tech news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-june-2-2026-nvidia-microsoft-starbucks-alphabet-berkshire-461762140 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-june-2-2026-nvidia-microsoft-starbucks-alphabet-berkshire-461762140 AI is moving out of the "what if" phase and into the "what actually works" phase, and today`s headlines make that shift impossible to ignore. NVIDIA and Microsoft are pushing Windows PCs toward perso Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:30 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hidden-store-of-manganese-may-have-helped-earth-get-its-oxygen-461762105 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hidden-store-of-manganese-may-have-helped-earth-get-its-oxygen-461762105 Computer simulations have uncovered a new manganese compound that could exist deep in Earths mantle and may be connected to the process that gave our atmosphere oxygen Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-the-electromagnetic-spectrum-opened-our-eyes-to-the-universe-461762104 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-the-electromagnetic-spectrum-opened-our-eyes-to-the-universe-461762104 Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are still finding new ways to employ it. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman explores how much these invisible wave Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-scientist-recommends-togetherness-a-radical-new-view-of-life-461762103 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-scientist-recommends-togetherness-a-radical-new-view-of-life-461762103 An exploration of how biological cooperation underpins all life - and why weve overlooked its power until now - makes thrilling reading, finds Penny Sarchet Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-but-new-treatments-are-coming-461762102 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-but-new-treatments-are-coming-461762102 From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the body, and the condition is on the rise. Fortunately, were learning how best to safeguard this crucial Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:24 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-you-need-to-future-proof-your-brain-in-middle-age-and-how-to-start-461762101 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-you-need-to-future-proof-your-brain-in-middle-age-and-how-to-start-461762101 Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identifying problems during this time can protect your cognitive health for decades to come Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:24 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-africa-emerges-as-africas-ai-adoption-leader-amid-widening-global-digital-divide-461642268 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-africa-emerges-as-africas-ai-adoption-leader-amid-widening-global-digital-divide-461642268 A newly released Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from the Microsoft AI Economy Institute shows that South Africa has emerged as Africas leading adopter of generative artificial Fri, 22 May 2026 20:15:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ecentric-launches-pospay-to-enable-branded-payment-services-for-till-vendors-in-south-africa-461632184 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ecentric-launches-pospay-to-enable-branded-payment-services-for-till-vendors-in-south-africa-461632184 Ecentric has announced the launch of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that allows South Africas till vendors to offer payment services under their own brand. Through POSPay, till Thu, 21 May 2026 17:02:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/peach-payments-expands-checkout-options-with-payjustnow-integration-461622196 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/peach-payments-expands-checkout-options-with-payjustnow-integration-461622196 Peach Payments has announced a new enhancement to its point-of-sale (POS) offering through the integration of PayJustNow, making flexible payment options more accessible directly at physical checkout. Wed, 20 May 2026 23:39:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ozow-and-happy-pay-partner-to-introduce-buy-now-pay-later-for-south-african-merchants-461572269 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ozow-and-happy-pay-partner-to-introduce-buy-now-pay-later-for-south-african-merchants-461572269 Ozow, a leading South African fintech and payments provider, has partnered with Happy Pay to introduce Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) functionality to its merchant network, enabling businesses to offer fle Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-group-expands-legal-and-regulatory-leadership-with-new-executive-appointment-461552233 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-group-expands-legal-and-regulatory-leadership-with-new-executive-appointment-461552233 MTN Group has announced the appointment of Amitha Chetty as Executive: Legal, effective 1 May 2026. Amitha brings extensive legal, regulatory and commercial expertise gained across complex and regul Wed, 13 May 2026 20:12:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/a-new-tectonic-plate-boundary-could-be-forming-in-southern-africa-461542299 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/a-new-tectonic-plate-boundary-could-be-forming-in-southern-africa-461542299 Gases collected from boiling mineral springs in Zambia contain the chemical signature of having come directly from the Earths mantle, a sign of a rupture in the tectonic plates and the possible beginn Tue, 12 May 2026 21:32:31 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/khayelitsha-school-opens-robotics-and-ai-lab-for-learners-461502291 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/khayelitsha-school-opens-robotics-and-ai-lab-for-learners-461502291 Inside a classroom at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, learners are no longer just reading about coding and artificial intelligence, they are building it, testing it and programming i Fri, 08 May 2026 20:31:36 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-in-education-south-africas-2026-learning-shift-461492123 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-in-education-south-africas-2026-learning-shift-461492123 As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms around the world, South Africa is being urged to take a balanced approach, one that embraces innovation without sidelining ethics, accessibility Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/uct-develops-ai-model-for-all-11-south-african-languages-461492122 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/uct-develops-ai-model-for-all-11-south-african-languages-461492122 For millions of South Africans, using artificial intelligence in their home language has often meant dealing with inaccurate responses, limited support or tools that simply do not understand local con Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-boosts-digital-learning-with-new-school-of-excellence-in-kwazulunatal-461492111 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-boosts-digital-learning-with-new-school-of-excellence-in-kwazulunatal-461492111 Vodacom has expanded its education-focused investment programme with the unveiling of Asibemunye Secondary School in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, as its latest "School of Excellence." The launch was held al Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-publishes-13report-suite-detailing-2025-growth-fintech-and-sustainability-progress-461412253 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-publishes-13report-suite-detailing-2025-growth-fintech-and-sustainability-progress-461412253 MTN Group has announced the release of its 2025 annual reports, presented under the theme Accelerating impact. Empowering Africa. The suite includes 13 reports offering a comprehensive overview of the Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/santam-insurance-completes-major-cloud-migration-of-guidewire-insurancesuite-461412151 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/santam-insurance-completes-major-cloud-migration-of-guidewire-insurancesuite-461412151 Santam Insurance has successfully completed a major cloud transformation project involving the adoption of Guidewire InsuranceSuite, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of its core in Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:50 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-foundation-supports-stem-education-with-laptops-for-teachers-in-cloetesville-461352319 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-foundation-supports-stem-education-with-laptops-for-teachers-in-cloetesville-461352319 MTN South Africa has reinforced its commitment to advancing education through digital inclusion, supporting educators with tools aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Through the MTN Fo Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:34:22 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/heidi-launches-in-south-africa-as-clinicianled-adoption-surges-past-15000-461352188 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/heidi-launches-in-south-africa-as-clinicianled-adoption-surges-past-15000-461352188 Heidi, the AI Care Partner for clinicians, today formally launched in South Africa after more than 15,000 clinicians across the country adopted the platform organically. The launch follows a wave of Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:26:19 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/what-value-really-means-when-it-comes-to-car-insurance-461342161 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/what-value-really-means-when-it-comes-to-car-insurance-461342161 Quality insurance is more than just a monthly payment What is at the top of your list when youre looking for alternative car insurance? Is it affordable premiums, awesome service or great benefits? Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:50:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ifc-and-citi-sign-r16bn-facility-to-boost-local-currency-financing-in-south-africa-461282195 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ifc-and-citi-sign-r16bn-facility-to-boost-local-currency-financing-in-south-africa-461282195 The World Bank Group, through its private-sector arm the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Citi have signed a new 1.6 billion South African rand borrowing facility that will expand IFC`s ab Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:03:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/smart-ways-to-save-on-car-insurance-in-south-africa-461252199 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/smart-ways-to-save-on-car-insurance-in-south-africa-461252199 Every South African is unique, your car insurance premium should be too! You could be doing everything right, but still paying too much for your car insurance! Saving money doesnt need to mean cutti Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:24 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/liquid-c2-launches-africas-first-google-cloudpowered-partner-experience-centre-in-johannesburg-461202318 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/liquid-c2-launches-africas-first-google-cloudpowered-partner-experience-centre-in-johannesburg-461202318 Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, has launched Africa`s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa. The state-of-the Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:47:49 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-western-cape-expands-digital-education-community-support-and-infrastructure-investment-461132187 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-western-cape-expands-digital-education-community-support-and-infrastructure-investment-461132187 Vodacom South Africa is leveraging technology and purposeful investment for good, driving measurable social impact across the Western Cape. The regions purpose-led initiatives have reached thousands o Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:02:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-retailer-pepkor-eyes-digital-banking-leap-461132195 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-retailer-pepkor-eyes-digital-banking-leap-461132195 A big change is happening quietly within one of South Africas most well - known retail companies, as Pepkor Holdings Ltd., based in Cape Town and famous for offering cheap clothes and phones , is gett Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:02:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-director-john-otty-to-step-down-nadia-benabdallah-appointed-46111294 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/vodacom-director-john-otty-to-step-down-nadia-benabdallah-appointed-46111294 In accordance with paragraph 6.71(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Mr John Otty, a non-executive director will retire and step down from the Vodacom board of director Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:32:04 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/outsurance-marks-28-years-of-putting-clients-first-461082195 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/outsurance-marks-28-years-of-putting-clients-first-461082195 For nearly three decades, OUTsurance has grown from a challenger brand into a household name, trusted by millions for quality cover, fair treatment and service that shows up when it matters most. As Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:26:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/telkom-powers-digital-learning-at-sitoza-senior-secondary-with-ict-lab-relaunch-461052294 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/telkom-powers-digital-learning-at-sitoza-senior-secondary-with-ict-lab-relaunch-461052294 In today`s increasingly digital world, connecting South African learners is about more than access to the internet, it`s about unlocking opportunities, expanding knowledge and enabling new possibiliti Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:28:54 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-phases-out-ayoba-after-7-years-as-it-prepares-for-a-unified-digital-platform-461052262 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mtn-phases-out-ayoba-after-7-years-as-it-prepares-for-a-unified-digital-platform-461052262 Ayoba, MTN`s super app, is being gradually phased out as part of a broader strategy to simplify its digital services and build a single platform that combines connectivity, content, and everyday digit Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:28:53 GMT