As the government implemented new curriculum standards that mandated high schools teach computer skills, Luvuyo Rani, the co-founder and CEO of Silulo Ulutho Technologies, a Cape Town-based IT services company, started his entrepreneurial journey in 2004 by selling secondhand laptops. Read the full story
Nedbank launched Avo 3.0, the latest version of its super app. Speaking at the launch, Vishal Maharaj, Executive: Digital at Nedbank, said that Avo 3.0 was the outcome of over two years of learning since Avo was launched in June Read the full story
In South Africa, township SMMEs still struggle to access internet connectivity. This is despite the fact research has proven that technology can positively contribute to the growth of the township economy. By enhancing skills development, and creating more jobs. Lorna Read the full story
Proper research cannot be ignored if you want to start a new business. It is one of the critical lessons Freddy Mahhumane learned from his failed business venture. Freddy Mahhumane is an IT leader with more than 15 years of Read the full story
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEACOM South Africa Ltd, one of the leading global Internet service providers. Jointly, the organisations will work to support youth and women-owned Information and Read the full story
There is still a huge gap for women to bridge the gap in the ICT sector. According to a PwC report, currently, women hold 19% of tech-related jobs at the top 10 global tech companies. Men hold 81%. Andiswa Msi Read the full story
In an exclusive partnership in South Africa, Nedbank Commercial Banking has teamed up with leading global deal-matchmaking platform, Opportunity Network. Nedbank’s partnership with Opportunity Network helps mitigate the risk that comes with identifying global opportunities. This enables clients to grow Read the full story
Dark stores or dotcom centres are retail spaces focused on local delivery of goods to customers. Sandton-based app APPTO opened its dark store in the Sandton City Shopping Centre, which will carry a range of premium local and international alcohol Read the full story
Four free State residents and the founders of tech company, Next Curve Creations have created a mobile app that will help spaza shop owners operate more efficiently. Four young men – Tumi Letsaba, Kgomotso Sebitlo, Ditjhaba Selemela and Bandile Ntombela Read the full story
The Innovator Trust has launched an incubation programme for young, black-owned technology start-up entrepreneurs. For most black-owned start ups plying their trade in the information and communications technology space, building a foundation block in the first two years is a Read the full story