https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/793.html South Africa IT & Telecommunications news 15 Mobile & Apps news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/793.html en-us Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:40:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-ozow-payment-api-aims-to-modernise-sa-digital-payments-landscape-078705a Ozow’s partnership with First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) signals a new phase in South Africa’s digital payments evolution, with API-driven technology replacing traditional EFT processes with faster, more secure transactions. 1-270317 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iphone-17e-review-967514a Apple's current entry-level iPhone, the 17e, is a great option for those wanting to be part of the Apple ecosystem without entirely breaking the bank. 1-270234 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps 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 Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digtial-first-cannot-become-digital-only-says-comms-minister-286467a Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi has warned that "digital-first" must not become "digital-only", as he addressed digital exclusion and the erosion of public trust at the recent Social Media Summit for Government in Johannesburg. 1-269800 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-marketers-enter-a-new-era-of-social-media-as-ai-becomes-business-as-usual-064595a Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a core part of marketing in South Africa, but according to the South African Social Media Landscape Report 2026, technology alone is no longer what separates successful brands. 1-269577 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-rolls-out-gemini-powered-grocery-assistant-penny-175696a As South Africa's grocery delivery market becomes increasingly competitive, Pick n Pay is betting that the future of online shopping will be driven by conversation rather than search. 1-269548 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/whatsapp-launches-monthly-subscription-in-south-africa-397368a WhatsApp has begun rolling out a paid subscription service in South Africa, offering users access to premium features for R28.99 per month as parent company Meta expands efforts to monetise its messaging platform. 1-269193 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/communications-and-digital-technologies-minister-to-deliver-social-media-summit-keynote-064085a The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government on 30 June 2026, which is observed annually as World Social Media Day. 1-269147 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukiyo-launches-gssp-for-youth-student-support-funding-and-job-opportunities-on-one-app-408429a South African edutech and youth development organisation, Ukiyo has officially launched the Global Student Support Platform (GSSP), a mobile application designed to centralise education, funding, career opportunities, and student support services into a single digital ecosystem. 1-269145 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-connect-launches-esim-service-as-mobile-push-expands-731752a Standard Bank Connect has launched eSIM functionality as part of its broader expansion into digital mobile services, allowing customers to activate and manage mobile plans without a physical SIM card. 1-269142 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa