195 MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group has spent three decades building a pan-African empire – but if you look closely at the map, its centre of gravity is skewed towards…
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Bolt steps up ride-hailing security in South Africa
214 As more people turn to ride-hailing in South Africa as a mode of transport, Bolt is adopting and considering new technologies to keep riders and drivers safe. The company, which carries…
Why MTN still won’t rule out a deal with Telkom
265 Ralph Mupita MTN’s long-running pursuit of Telkom has become something of a South African corporate legend – three attempts across multiple CEOs, countless political crosswinds and, ultimately each time, no deal….
SA eyes new ‘sin tax’ as online gambling explodes
204 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…
Binance leads the next wave of digital payments in South Africa
259 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
251 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
225 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
210 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
198 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
170 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….