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Pepkor bets big on SA's informal economy with R21.3bn Flash-Shop2Shop fintech deal

Banking & Finance

Pepkor bets big on SA's informal economy with R21.3bn Flash-Shop2Shop fintech deal

8 hours

POS transactions to top $41tn by 2031

Banking & Finance

POS transactions to top $41tn by 2031

2 days

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Regent launches digital banking qualification for South Africa's evolving financial sector

17 Jul 2026

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

13 Jul 2026

Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs

Retail Services

Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs

8 Jul 2026

Vodacom takes majority stake in Safaricom through R35bn deal

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom takes majority stake in Safaricom through R35bn deal

1 Jul 2026

Mastercard launches new Africa cybersecurity centre in SA

Data & Analytics

Mastercard launches new Africa cybersecurity centre in SA

30 Jun 2026

Naspers reports 84% profit jump on AI and digital growth

Technology

Naspers reports 84% profit jump on AI and digital growth

29 Jun 2026

Gauteng to boost IT modernisation with R1.9bn digital investment

ICT

Gauteng to boost IT modernisation with R1.9bn digital investment

26 Jun 2026

Vodacom and Amazon launch Prime partnership in SA

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom and Amazon launch Prime partnership in SA

25 Jun 2026

Africa’s mobile sector adds R4.3tn to economy as digital divide evolves

Mobile & Apps

Africa’s mobile sector adds R4.3tn to economy as digital divide evolves

17 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied.

Economy

GSMA calls for investment and policy reform to unlock Africa’s digital potential

17 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Craig Stephens, advisory business solutions manager of SAS Africa.

Banking

Banks face their biggest AI challenge: Managing decision risk

Craig Stephens 10 Jun 2026

Image source: Getty Images

4th Industrial Revolution

Inaugural Future of Work and Business Conference kicks off this week

8 Jun 2026

Rawson launches Business Brokers division as demand for business sales grows

Markets & Investment

Rawson launches Business Brokers division as demand for business sales grows

Issued by Rawson Property Group 1 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. André Botes, founder and chief executive officer of MyMoolah.

Financial Services

MyMoolah targets financial inclusion with integrated wallet launch

19 May 2026

Ambledown Connect: A new digital channel transforming broker and member engagement

Financial Services

Ambledown Connect: A new digital channel transforming broker and member engagement

Issued by Ambledown 19 May 2026

MTN earmarks R480m for network upgrades in Free State, Northern Cape

Telecoms & Networks

MTN earmarks R480m for network upgrades in Free State, Northern Cape

15 May 2026

NTT Data claims 400Gbps peering first at Jinx

Telecoms & Networks

NTT Data claims 400Gbps peering first at Jinx

22 Apr 2026

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

Banking & Finance

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

21 Apr 2026

Afrihost wins two 2026 MyBroadband Awards – Best ISP and Best Hosting Provider

Services

Afrihost wins two 2026 MyBroadband Awards – Best ISP and Best Hosting Provider

Issued by Broad Media 9 Apr 2026

Branding

Top brands boost SA's economy with R771bn

27 Mar 2026

Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head

Technology

Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head

26 Mar 2026

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Research

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Issued by KLA 18 Mar 2026

Shoprite Group set to acquire majority stake in R&A Cellular

Banking & Finance

Shoprite Group set to acquire majority stake in R&A Cellular

16 Mar 2026

Can banks restore trust after app failures shake customer confidence?

Banking & Finance

Can banks restore trust after app failures shake customer confidence?

Nitesh Singh 17 Feb 2026

Converge Africa 2026 confirms latest headline sponsors

Digital

Converge Africa 2026 confirms latest headline sponsors

Issued by Converge Africa 10 Feb 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Bowmans' team: Regulatory developments in fintech, TMT sectors help steer Africa's investment future

Ashleigh Hale, Kate Beretta and John Paul Ongeso 5 Feb 2026

Spain announced at the World Governments Summit in Dubai that it plans to join the global push to ban children under 16 from using social media. (Source: )

Social Media

No TikTok for teens? Spain plans social media ban for under-16s

5 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Nerdware’s Lerato Mothopeng: Inclusive digital transformation for Africa

Digital

#BizTrends2026 | Nerdware’s Lerato Mothopeng: Inclusive digital transformation for Africa

Lerato Mothopeng 15 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Maven Solutions' Beverley Knoesen: A new CIO trend is taking shape

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Maven Solutions' Beverley Knoesen: A new CIO trend is taking shape

Beverley Knoesen 14 Jan 2026

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

CRM, CX, UX

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

Adheesh Ori 8 Jan 2026

Source: X/Absa.

Banking

New ATM service simplifies cross-border money transfers

2 Jan 2026

Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN).

Social Media

Vodacom launches edu-tainment platform for customers

12 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Finance

Absa leads charge in launch of R11.8bn infrastructure bond

10 Dec 2025

Source: Pexels.

Banking

Pepkor's potential shift into banking aims to revolutionise South African fintech

21 Nov 2025

Digital ‘Purple Wave’ in SA exposes tech-driven GBV risks

Technology

Digital ‘Purple Wave’ in SA exposes tech-driven GBV risks

21 Nov 2025

Image source: ASphotofamily from

Legislation & Regulation

Unpacking SA's new e-hailing regulations

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, Max Taylor, Tarika Patel and Cayley Lov 13 Nov 2025

Fujifilm introduces Apeos multifunction printer range in South Africa

Technology

Fujifilm introduces Apeos multifunction printer range in South Africa

Issued by Fujifilm 4 Nov 2025

Chief executive officer of WPP, Cindy Rose, has acknowledged the network’s poor performance as Q3 revenue dropped by 8.4% YoY (Image source: © The Drum )

Marketing & Media

WPP Cindy Rose on Q3 performance: “There is a lot to do”

30 Oct 2025

Source: X/@PRASA_Group

Infrastructure & Utilities

SA sets 2030 rail target, seeks private investment

27 Oct 2025

Technogym launches flagship showroom in JHB

Wellness

Technogym launches flagship showroom in JHB

8 Oct 2025

InDrive to expand SuperApp services in SA with grocery delivery as key focus

E-commerce

InDrive to expand SuperApp services in SA with grocery delivery as key focus

15 Sep 2025

HostAfrica expands into Tanzania with the acquisition of Zesha

Internet

HostAfrica expands into Tanzania with the acquisition of Zesha

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 9 Sep 2025