FNB unveils financial inclusion service

As financial inclusion continues to be a major challenge for many communities across South Africa, FNB is enabling access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both the unbanked and under banked individuals, through FNB AgencyPlus. AgencyPlus is a...

Google debuts nowcasting for AI-powered weather forecasts

Google has made AI-powered nowcasting available across Africa, helping users to understand exactly when and where they should expect precipitation over the next few hours. The forecasts are made possible through advancements in Google Research's...

Krugerrand tokenisation brings gold into the digital trading market

As investors around the world seek safe havens amidst global uncertainty, the gold price has surged to record highs March, with all indications pointing to a long-term rally. The yellow metal has returned over 40% in the past year in both ZAR and USD terms. Analysts...

How real-time payments are transforming the economy

South Africa’s real-time payments landscape is transforming, with PayShap leading the charge. Built on the Rapid Payments Programme (RPP) rails, PayShap has emerged as a key product driving digital transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and accelerating the...

Taxify boosts driver safety

Ride-hailing company Taxify has boosted driver safety, with drivers now able to connect quickly and easily to private security response teams, emergency medical services and roadside assistance in the event of any medical or security emergencies. The new safety...

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AI and how driving will change forever

Autonomous or self-driving vehicles may appear to be a new phenomenon, but key transport manufacturers and stakeholders have been developing smarter driving systems for some time, and South Africans can expect to see revolutionary new intelligent cars and driving...

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