Aug 3, 2018
Telkom’s online services appear to be down this morning. A message to customers attempting to access services reads: “We are currently experiencing service issues due to a system failure and are working hard to have the issue resolved as soon as possible....
Aug 3, 2018
This week, the South African Post Office (SAPO) piloted the takeover of the cash payment of social grants for the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). On 1 August, SAPO started taking over the cash payments previously performed by Cash Payment Services (CPS)....
Aug 3, 2018
The African continent is poised to experience its next big growth phase on the back of financial technology (fintech). That’s according to Karl Westvig, CEO of Retail Capital, who says Africa has long been a pioneering force in fintech, with Kenya’s MPesa...
Aug 3, 2018
Fitbit has added Fitbit Pay in South Africa for existing FNB/RMB private bank cardholders who have a Fitbit Versa or Fitbit Ionic smartwatch. Customers will now be able to make secure payments from their wrist wherever contactless payments are accepted. Fitbit Pay is...
Aug 3, 2018
Apple has become the first public company in US history to reach a $1-trillion market capitalisation. Amazon is rapidly closing the gap, and is expected to be the second. Yesterday (2 August), Apple’s share price hit $207.05, putting its market value at...
Aug 3, 2018
Parents can expect to receive an SMS today (3 August 2018) from the Gauteng Department of Education, regarding 2019 placements of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners. Parents can also log on to www.gdeadmissions.gov.za to check the status of their application. Alternatively,...
