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Today, Amazon announced that it will launch Amazon.co.za in 2024, providing South African-based sellers the ability to reach customers across the country starting next year. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—providing a vast selection of products, competitive prices, and great convenience for consumers. Starting today, independent sellers in South Africa can register their businesses on sell.amazon.com/south-africa. “We look forward to launching Amazon.co.za in South Africa, providing local sellers, brand owners, and entrepreneurs – small and large –  the opportunity to grow their business with Amazon, and delivering…

Entersekt has announced a one-call, real-time API that will enable banks to automate cardholder updates and close the gap on e-commerce payment card fraud. With RealSync, the real-time API, card-issuing banks can now immediately act if a customer reports a credit card lost or stolen, to prevent them falling victim to online fraud. Additionally, the single API integration enables banks to connect the API without the time and costs required for multiple API integrations. “Many banks still rely on outdated batch upload processes for card holder information and card status, which means consumers who need to cancel or block a…

Omnia announced today, a strategic partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex) and the acquisition of a minority equity stake in the company. Hypex is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable civil explosives solutions and has developed a ground-breaking emulsion using hydrogen peroxide (HP), offering substantially enhanced environmental benefits compared to conventional products. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Omnia and Hypex as it will notably enhance the ongoing development and commercial rollout of Hypex’s HP emulsion technology in key markets. Additionally, it provides Omnia, the parent company of global blasting solutions provider BME, with access…

Sasai Money Transfer, a business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators has announced the expansion of its money transfer service from South Africa and the United Kingdom into Lesotho through a partnership with Econet Telecom Lesotho’s EcoCash Spache Fono (mobile money wallet). According to the World Bank, remittances in Lesotho account for up to 22,5% of the GDP with inflows from South Africa reaching $477 million per year while $3 million inflows come from the United Kingdom. Over 50% or these remittances into Lesotho are sent to rural areas The Executive Head for…

One reason to consider why shoppers abandon purchases is hidden costs – 51% of South Africans prefer the delivery charges to be rolled into the cost of the goods, says DHL Online Shopper Survey. The survey discovered that being up-front about delivery charges – or rolling them into the product’s pricing – can reduce cart ditching. DHL eCommerce has surveyed 11,500 shoppers from 13 countries to gain a unique insight into their e-commerce purchasing patterns. The 2023 Global Online Shopper Survey offers insights into where and why consumers shop cross-border, what they buy and spend, their attitudes to delivery and…

Frogfoot Networks, a licensed open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has acquired Garden Route Networks and Route Networks to extend its connectivity and infrastructure capabilities along the South African coast. The acquisition allows for the organisation to seamlessly improve its capabilities and service delivery to existing customers while opening up the opportunity to connect with new customers using a robust and highly agile infrastructure. “The acquisition of these two companies is a natural fit for us as it extends our footprint and we gain more density which is a good fit for our infrastructure,” says Shane Chorley, CEO at Frogfoot Networks. “It…

As part of ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide by providing tech-driver education, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Hon. Mondli Gungubele, today unveiled a state-of-the-art ICT Laboratory at Nyanga High School in the Eastern Cape. The ICT Lab, built through the Telkom Foundation’s Connected Schools programme, is expected to empower more than learners, teachers and unemployed youth around the Engcobo with the ICT skills and devices they need to thrive in this increasingly digitalised world. Telkom is the backbone of South Africa’s digital future through its network infrastructure which provides an unrivalled footprint of connectivity across the…

Deel, the all-in-one HR platform for global teams, today launched Deel IQ, a global work assistant powered by AI. Deel IQ allows employers from small startups and larger enterprises to access reliable global HR information and insights effortlessly. Underpinned by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Deel IQ is enhanced by access to Deel’s Global Knowledge Base—informed by a 200-person in-house team of local HR experts and lawyers. These resources give Deel IQ the power to turn any organization into a global HR expert with a single source for compliance information. Businesses leveraging Deel IQ can get accurate information on local laws and best…

From loadshedding to ever-increasing inflation, food cost increases and rising petrol prices, 2023 has been another tough year for consumers. So, this summer, MTN is doing what it takes to help South Africans ‘Skip to the Good Stuff’ with the very best deals and special offers on SA’s best network.  “After another taxing year, we believe it’s time that South Africans get their moment to ‘Skip to the Good Stuff, doing summer their way and experiencing it in the style best suiting them. Whether that means taking it easy, settling into it, or hitting it full on, ‘KeDezemba’ is around…

A massive inter-governmental search and seizure operation across five provinces was carried out today to break the back of a sophisticated criminal syndicate of alleged coal-smugglers, who played a major role in exacerbating the energy crisis and loadshedding. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) was the lead agency in today’s search and seizure operation because information became available regarding a host of tax crimes allegedly committed by members of the coal-smuggling syndicate. This success of today’s operation is due to exceptional inter-governmental co-operation and information-sharing under the auspices of the NATJOINTS Energy Safety & Security Priority Committee tasked with unmasking…