STEM Hackathon helps prepare township learners for 4IR

Accenture hosted this weekend the STEM Hackathon for learners from Alexandra, Diepsloot and Olievenhoutbosch this weekend, enabling them to visualise the data used in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum in a practical manner. The Hackathon...

Granadilla’s app-based insurance helps users save

July is savings month and, while tightening the belt on areas where one could spend less will set you in good stead, it is also a good time to reassess your insurance costs. What exactly are you paying and what are you paying for? Insurance is an expense that should...

Benefits of a cashless stadium

Digital payment is undoubtedly the most dynamic sector in financial services today. With an estimated 2,1-billion consumers already familiar with digital wallet transactions; the use of digital payments is rapidly changing how the world does business. And not only...

Healthcare platform delivers medical care to cancer sufferers

A mobile healthcare platform is to play a key role in the delivery of medical care for South Africa’s cancer patients, thanks to the partnership between local tech businesses Alignd and Signapps. Called Signapps Care, the locally developed platform is a mobile...

Fintech and bank partnerships can grow SMEs

The fintech adoption rate in Africa is set to soar, with South Africa ranking third in future growth, after China and India. This is due to the presence of established fintech firms and higher customer acceptance in the country. Partnerships between fintech start-ups...

Digital disruption drives trends in physical retail décor

Canon deciphers the importance of the settings and ambiences of physical shops as they become more than just a buying space, an opportunity for the brand to build and maintain relationships with its customers. We know that customers are becoming more and more...