63 National treasury is considering a 20% tax on online betting to curb the rising scourge of problem gambling in South Africa. Speaking to TechCentral on Wednesday, Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana…
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Binance leads the next wave of digital payments in South Africa
75 South Africa’s payment landscape has transformed dramatically over the past three decades – from a cash-dominated economy to one of Africa’s most digitally advanced financial systems. Today, as fintech innovation accelerates…
Affinity for Linux? Canva’s next big move could reshape the desktop software market
62 Liam Fisher, global marketing lead for Affinity by Canva Canva quietly dropped a bombshell at the launch of the company’s Johannesburg office on Tuesday: the design giant is seriously considering porting its…
iOCO names former Cell C CFO to its board
55 Lerato Pule JSE-listed IT services group iOCO – previously EOH Holdings – has appointed Lerato Pule to its board of directors. Pule, a previous chief financial officer at both Cell C…
TRUENAV launches WhatsApp business calling for contact centres
44 TRUENAV, one of the leading VoIP service providers in South Africa, has announced the rollout of WhatsApp business calling, a powerful solution that allows contact centres to make and receive verified…
How banks are turning first-party data into real media value
64 Retailers, telcommunications operators and banks in South Africa have been sitting on some of the most valuable media inventory in the country: their own customer channels. Logged-in apps, secure web portals,…
Why Black Friday is the ultimate CX stress test
48 Black Friday is firmly established as one of retail’s biggest events – and a major CX test. For businesses, getting it right is key to protecting trust and strengthening customer relationships….
Takealot bets on festive boom to deliver first full-year profit
44 Tessa Ackerman South Africa’s largest e-commerce group, Takealot, expects to be profitable at the end of its financial year in March 2026. This is according to Takealot Group chief financial officer…
how LG Dryer is helping create healthier homes
45 We invest in our well-being in countless ways from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Yet, the starting point for a truly healthy and comfortable home environment is…
Pepkor secures approval to join the sector
44 South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings has received regulatory approval to establish a banking presence, it said on Tuesday, as it expands beyond retail and basic financial services. Pepkor said in…