tech news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ 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 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellenboschs-silicon-valley-moment-461042221 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellenboschs-silicon-valley-moment-461042221 Known for its vineyards and oak-lined streets, Stellenbosch is quietly undergoing a transformation that reaches far beyond wine estates and graduation ceremonies. What began as a 17th-century farmin Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:59:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-is-quietly-rewriting-daily-life-460882203 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-is-quietly-rewriting-daily-life-460882203 Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic idea found in labs and tech events . It has slowly become part of daily life , helping people with things like meal planning , scheduling , docum Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:13:01 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/illumend-founder-and-ceo-kristen-nunery-challenges-how-businesses-think-about-ais-role-in-thirdparty-460762265 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/illumend-founder-and-ceo-kristen-nunery-challenges-how-businesses-think-about-ais-role-in-thirdparty-460762265 illumend , the next-generation AI platform redefining how companies manage third-party risk and insurance compliance, today announced the publication of a new article by its founder and CEO, Kristen N Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-acts-complex-to-foster-cuttingedge-rd-and-tech-collaboration-across-africa-460762259 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-acts-complex-to-foster-cuttingedge-rd-and-tech-collaboration-across-africa-460762259 The African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) is set to mark a major milestone in its development, with Phase One of the ACTS Complex expected to be completed within just 45 weeks. This rapid progr Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/comesa-launches-investigation-into-meta-over-alleged-whatsapp-api-restrictions-460762258 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/comesa-launches-investigation-into-meta-over-alleged-whatsapp-api-restrictions-460762258 The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has announced the commencement of an investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited over allegations of abusing its dominant market position. T Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ndpc-strengthens-collaboration-with-ministry-of-education-to-promote-data-protection-in-nigeria-460762257 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ndpc-strengthens-collaboration-with-ministry-of-education-to-promote-data-protection-in-nigeria-460762257 The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Vincent Olatunji, led a strategic working visit to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on February 20, with Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/abidjanplateau-sees-launch-of-streamlined-digital-system-for-energy-equipment-taxes-460762256 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/abidjanplateau-sees-launch-of-streamlined-digital-system-for-energy-equipment-taxes-460762256 The Director General of Energy, Narcisse Kalifa Ehouman, officially launched the digital platform for requesting VAT (Value Added Tax), TOB (Tax on Banking Operations), and customs duties and taxes ap Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/african-law-enforcement-nets-651-arrests-in-international-cybercrime-crackdown-460762255 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/african-law-enforcement-nets-651-arrests-in-international-cybercrime-crackdown-460762255 Law enforcement agencies across 16 African countries have successfully made 651 arrests and recovered over USD 4.3 million in an international operation targeting online scams. Operation Red Card 2.0, Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/lta-certifies-orange-money-as-independent-mobile-money-provider-in-liberia-460762254 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/lta-certifies-orange-money-as-independent-mobile-money-provider-in-liberia-460762254 The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has officially granted Orange Money a separate license to operate as a Mobile Money Service Provider, distinct from its parent company, Orange-Liberia. T Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/digital-infrastructure-rollout-kenya-advances-countylevel-hubs-nationwide-460762253 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/digital-infrastructure-rollout-kenya-advances-countylevel-hubs-nationwide-460762253 Bondo and Siaya Counties are set to become key centers for digital skills and innovation as the government progresses with the construction of the Bondo Standard Digital Hub and the Siaya Digital Hub Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dicon-and-terra-industries-sign-mou-to-boost-nigerias-defence-tech-industry-460762252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dicon-and-terra-industries-sign-mou-to-boost-nigerias-defence-tech-industry-460762252 In a landmark move to deepen Nigeria`s defence industrial capacity and advance indigenous high-technology development, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Terra Industries Limite Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/togo-launches-field-data-collection-for-national-geoportal-under-prise-ii-project-460762251 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/togo-launches-field-data-collection-for-national-geoportal-under-prise-ii-project-460762251 The Ministere de lEconomie Numerique et de la Transformation Digitale of Togo has officially launched the field data collection phase of the Project Census of Socio-Economic Infrastructure (PRISE II), Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mpesa-ethiopia-signs-mou-with-dire-dawa-university-to-boost-digital-innovation-460762250 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mpesa-ethiopia-signs-mou-with-dire-dawa-university-to-boost-digital-innovation-460762250 M-PESA Ethiopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dire Dawa University , marking a strategic partnership aimed at advancing digital innovation and strengthening university-industry c Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/asana-launches-in-aws-middle-east-uae-region-to-boost-aipowered-work-management-460762249 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/asana-launches-in-aws-middle-east-uae-region-to-boost-aipowered-work-management-460762249 Asana, Inc. , a leading work management platform for human and AI collaboration, is now available in the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. The move makes Asana one of the first enterprise collaborative wo Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/g42-and-credo-ai-partner-to-advance-responsible-ai-across-the-global-south-460762248 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/g42-and-credo-ai-partner-to-advance-responsible-ai-across-the-global-south-460762248 G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group and Responsible AI champion, and Credo AI, a leader in AI governance and trustworthy AI solutions, today announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:52 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/airtel-africa-eyes-starlink-ipo-and-crypto-push-460762228 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/airtel-africa-eyes-starlink-ipo-and-crypto-push-460762228 On today`s Techpoint Digest, we discuss Airtel Africa`s Starlink, IPO, and cryptocurrency push; how a failed exam sparked this edtech startup; and how Canal+ is freezing DStv prices to regain subscrib Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:27:51 GMT