62 WhatsApp Plus, Meta Platforms’ optional paid subscription for its messaging app, is now available to South African users at R28.99/month, with the first month free. The tier is part of a…
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Mr D drivers accuse Takealot company of low pay, mistreatment
72 According to payslips, drivers do earn R27.50 per delivery. Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a key logistics partner in South Africa’s e-commerce sector, is facing allegations from Mr D drivers who claim…
Invest early, retire better: A message for young adults
66 Image Credit: Pexels For many young adults, retirement feels like a distant concern—something to think about decades from now. With student loans, rising living costs, and the desire to enjoy life…
The role of edge infrastructure in South Africa’s AI leap
68 The future of AI in South Africa won’t be decided in far-off hyperscale clouds, but in local, distributed infrastructure closer to where data is created and used. While global headlines fixate…
“Follow Me for Tips”: The Leadership Style Driving Young CEOs
63 It’s a phrase often said jokingly by young entrepreneurs on social media, but behind the humour lies a leadership style that is becoming increasingly common among a new generation of CEOs….
CloudZA and AWS chart the road from AI pilots to production
67 CloudZA, an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with specialised designations in generative AI and agentic AI, recently co-hosted a closed-door AI executive roundtable with Amazon Web Services. Aimed at South African…
Another windfall for Datatec shareholders
70 Datatec CEO Jens Montanana Datatec is bringing in General Atlantic – a major global growth equity firm – as a minority investor and lender in Westcon-Comstor, its networking and cybersecurity distribution…
Smart online money-making ideas for young South Africans
69 Image Credit: Pexels In today’s digital age, young South Africans have many opportunities to earn extra income online. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or just looking to supplement your…
BBD’s new FinOps white paper: your road map to kill cloud waste
63 Driven by an early industry rush to prioritise agility over efficiency, massive cloud infrastructure scale has left behind a costly legacy of financial fragility. Addressing this widespread corporate vulnerability, international software…
AI agents are coming to your Visa card
68 Visa is preparing the rails for AI agents to shop and pay on South Africans’ behalf – and a deepening global partnership with OpenAI has added fresh impetus to that effort….