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2:30

MultiChoice, University of Pretoria drive AI skills

The partnership helps students to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning skills to MultiChoice’s audio and video projects.

3:30

VC firm Novastar seeks African cleantech investments

Since inception, Novastar has raised over $200 million from global institutional investors and is now investing from its second fund.

2:30

ZTE wireless products assist AIS in building green, simple, intelligent 5G network

ZTE and AIS announced the commercial deployment of ZTE's latest-generation wireless products at the A-Z Center.

2:00
Google9 May

Google's Hustle Academy transitions with AI focus

Applications for the 2024 Hustle Academy cohort are open to small and medium businesses in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

2:10

New call centre promises jobs in Mother City

International business process outsourcing firm Foundever opens shop in Cape Town, promising employment for 3 500 Capetonians by 2026.

4:30
IDC9 May

‘Complacent’ security investment rings alarm bells

Planned investment in security slumps, due to complacency that needs to be addressed quite sharply, says IDC.

4:20
Amazon9 May

Amazon’s pricing strategy to win over SA shoppers

The e-tailer’s ‘dynamic pricing’ strategy, which uses algorithms to personalise prices, is poised to rake in scores of local shoppers, say experts.

3:40
BSG9 May

Schoeman named BSG managing partner as Nyati reorganises

Jurie Schoeman will be responsible for executing BSG’s strategic growth plans in collaboration with partners and leadership.

4:00

SA’s online shopping catapults to R71bn turnover

Local online retail reaches a critical stage, exceeding 6% of total retail, as physical retail falls flat, says research firm World Wide Worx.

3:30

Fintech group Lesaka buys Adumo for R1.59bn

The purchase will be settled through the combination of an issuance of Lesaka common stock to Adumo’s current shareholders plus R232 million in cash.

1:50
Bolt8 May

Bolt SA riders can now add profile pics

The e-hailer tightens safety on the platform by introducing a feature that allows riders to add a selfie to their profile.

3:10

Wired4Women Awards finalists announced

The shortlists across 11 categories of the inaugural awards feature top execs, trailblazers, mentors, entrepreneurs, rising stars and students.