Oct 17, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses and gaps in South Africa’s digital economy, setting in motion a reaction that has seen citizens, corporates and small businesses ramping up on digital innovation. Both the public and private sectors responded swiftly...
Aug 26, 2022
Ecobank Group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge and encourages African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the competition. Fintechs that are aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives stand a chance to win an overall cash prize of $50...
Aug 23, 2022
Edtech startup Mindjoy reached more than 1 200 children between the ages of 11 and 15 during the July and August winter breaks with its artificial intelligence (AI) hackathons. Hackathons were hosted by 14 schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape, as...
Aug 19, 2022
The MTN Business App Academy attracted more than 12 000 applications in April 2022. All successful candidates, upon completing their exams will receive their South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) NQF Level 3, NQF Level 5 and MICTSETA accredited qualifications....
Jul 25, 2022
Global companies are supporting intricate tech in diverse parts of the world and stand to benefit from sourcing region-specific developers in places like South Africa. Tapping into the brightest technical resources starts with creating local opportunities and...
Jul 25, 2022
MiX Telematics has partnered with a consortium that teaches learners throughout Africa basic coding skills with a game that doesn’t require prior knowledge or access to computers. In what is believed to be a first of its kind for the African region, over 5 000...
