Author: Staff Writer
Africa’s super app ayoba today announced the achievement of a significant milestone – surpassing the 25 million monthly active users’ mark as we celebrate our fourth anniversary. This is up from 20 million monthly active users in December 2022. The platform is available globally but has a strong a focus on the African continent. Among key territories are Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and The Republic of Congo. “25 million is a significant milestone to pass on our fourth birthday,” says CEO Burak Akinci. “Our journey has been transformative, and the positive response from our users fuels…
Who still uses passwords like Pass.123, your spouse’s name followed by an @, or even the dreaded 1111? Or you have a strong password, but it’s written on a post-it note stuck to the bottom of your laptop? If this is you, you’re not just putting your personal information at risk – you could be offering criminals an easy way into your corporate network. In a recent ‘State of email’ survey, more than half of the local companies that responded believe that insufficient employee awareness of cyber threats is their greatest security challenge in 2023. Right near the top of…
Technology investment firm Iziko2.0, with supporting funding from RMB Ventures, has acquired a minority share in cybersecurity startup Port443, for an undisclosed amount, the companies have announced. “The funding will be used to expand Port443’s reach further into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by adding key software development personnel, and supporting our marketing, sales and product enhancements for early adopters of next generation automations in cybersecurity,” says Port443 co-founder and director ML Conradie. Cybersecurity research by Fortinet indicates that 91% of organisations expect increased security budgets in the next year to deal with increasing cybersecurity threats. It is…
The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), has announced a significant investment in revolutionary healthcare technology company Quro Medical. Through its venture capital initiative, Khulisani Ventures, MIC has invested R25 million in the startup, which is changing the way healthcare is delivered in South Africa. MIC Khulisani Ventures is geared towards unlocking the high-growth potential of scalable, innovative, Black-owned businesses. Quro Medical is a leading digital healthcare company transforming the healthcare landscape by making premium healthcare solutions accessible and affordable for everyone. The company’s innovative Hospital at Home Program is the first of its kind in Africa, offering patients high-quality medical care…
South African healthtech company Guidepost has provided an AI-powered chatbot to help South Africans living with diabetes better manage their condition. One in nine South Africans are affected by diabetes, which is also the number one killer of women and the second cause of death in the country. Daily self-management is critical to control diabetes and prevent devastating medical complications. Yet many people battle to cope. To assist with this dilemma, the new Guidepost chatbot supports patients by providing information specific to their unique challenges in a continuous and customised manner including personalised coaching. It also connects patients with Guidepost’s…
Payment24, the global platform provider specialising in payment and loyalty solutions, today announced that the organisation is enjoying continued growth, has significantly expanded operations and acquired several new logo clients as it diversifies its business beyond a provider of solutions for the fuel industry and banks only. In support, the company has also announced the significant global expansion of its operations into North America and Europe and ongoing product innovation with the launch of Cloud Switch, the expansion of its loyalty platform, the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) across its products, and a bold move into the electric vehicles (EV)…
Capitec, has leveraged WhatsApp’s rapidly evolving messaging technology to introduce an innovative chatbot education solution called MoneyUp Chat. The solution makes financial education available for free, in a fun format, on South Africa’s most widely used messaging platform. Jean Rossouw, Head of Social Responsibility at Capitec, says the solution is part of Capitec’s digitally led approach to providing financial education to South Africans. “MoneyUp Chat makes essential financial education widely accessible on an easy and familiar platform.” It delivers free conversational learning through interactive short courses and challenges. Users interact with ‘Moola’, a friendly chatbot, to learn more about topics…
Huawei South Africa has lent its support to a pioneering fibre optic technologies skills training programme targeting young women from three Johannesburg townships. The cohort of 19 selected participants, who all have a background in maths and science, spent a day at Huawei’s flagship Customer Solutions Innovation Centre in Woodmead, Johannesburg. Here the students were introduced to technology solutions in 5G networks, Cloud/AI, and big data among others and learned about digital solutions for specific business verticals. They also had a formal training session relating to fibre deployment and a typical fibre project was unpacked and evaluated from start to finish.…
Property development partners, JSE listed Attacq Limited (Attacq) and Tricolt today host the grand opening of The Luna Cub, an exclusive multi-concept lifestyle destination for its residents with premium wellness, fine dining, business and leisure services. The Luna Club boasts retailers that include well-known fine dining restaurant, Olives and Plates, offering creative food concepts and exceptional services. Life Day Spa Waterfall and Trifit Wellness, are also set to open in the precinct. The lifestyle club further emphasises the excellent value Ellipse Waterfall has offered its investors leading to R 2.3 billion in sales to date. In 2020, the joint partners…
Telecommunications operator rain has announced that it has entered the mobile market for the first time. They are launching a new 4G mobile network, with high definition voice calls, data, SMS and national 4G mobile coverage. Up to now rain has primarily focused on the home internet market. rain began by launching South Africa’s first 4G data only network in 2018, and South Africa’s first commercial 5G network in 2019. Their 5G network has since expanded from metros to smaller towns and regions, covering over 7 million households. This makes one of the largest 5G network in the country and…