https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/185.html South Africa Technology news 15 Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/185.html en-us Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:55:16 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sixty60-upgrades-pixie-as-ai-becomes-central-to-grocery-shopping-290317a Sixty60 is expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered shopping assistant Pixie, introducing Pixie Smart Chat, a new feature that allows customers to interact with the assistant through text, voice and images. 1-270770 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stitch-express-adds-in-store-payments-as-shopify-push-deepens-634781a Stitch Express is expanding beyond online payments with the launch of its in-person payments offering, giving South African retailers a way to accept card and alternative payments in-store while managing their online and physical sales through a single platform. 1-270731 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zoho-posts-34-sa-revenue-growth-debuts-zoho-pos-for-local-retailers-856233a Indian technology company Zoho has announced a 34% year-over-year revenue growth in South Africa for 2025 and the launch of its POS software for local retailers. Zoho made the announcement at its recent annual Zoholics conference in Cape Town. 1-270689 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tunca-rodoplu-on-canon-south-africas-growth-and-sustainability-vision-412869a Canon South Africa appointed Tunca Rodoplu as country director, effective 1 July 2026. Rodoplu leads the company’s strategy and drives growth across Canon’s portfolio in Southern Africa, with a focus on strengthening partner networks, expanding digital production printing and imaging solutions, and growing its share of the office printing market. He succeeded David Preston, who retired on 30 June 2026 after a 38-year career with Canon. 1-270635 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-bets-big-on-sa-informal-economy-with-r213bn-flash-shop2shop-fintech-deal-745002a Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 1-270092 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bosch-celebrates-120-years-in-sa-with-renewed-focus-on-local-innovation-and-growth-856153a For more than a century, Bosch has been part of South Africa's industrial story. Now, as the global technology and engineering company celebrates 120 years in the country, it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, skills development, sustainable technologies and industrial innovation. 1-270059 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uj-study-says-south-african-retail-needs-better-leadership-training-856193a As South Africa's retail sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, new research from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) warns that a shortage of leadership skills - not technology — is emerging as one of the biggest threats to the industry's future. 1-270029 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-r50-shopper-how-ai-is-changing-the-future-of-south-african-retail-408609a The South African shopper is changing. With rising living costs influencing everyday purchasing decisions, consumers are looking for more affordable options, greater convenience and experiences that feel tailored to their needs. 1-269865 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sixty60s-pixie-shows-ai-is-becoming-part-of-everyday-grocery-shopping-953154a Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the hype cycle and into everyday consumer experiences, with grocery shopping emerging as one of the latest areas where AI is changing how people interact with technology. 1-269864 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolworths-beta-tests-my-woolies-chef-for-select-loyalty-members-175316a Woolworths is taking the next step in its food retail journey with the introduction of My Woolies Chef, an AI-powered food assistant designed to make meal planning, recipe discovery and grocery shopping easier for customers. 1-269818 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa