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Tech plays a major role in reducing losses, particularly on high-value, high-risk loads, in South Africa, says Kamal Patel, Managing Director for South Africa at GoMetro. Trade across the African continent encompasses a broad range of primary and manufactured goods. Among these are high-value commodities, such as mineral fuels, machinery, vehicles as well as iron ore, copper and steel, that must make it safely from one destination to the next. Afreximbank’s 2024 African Trade Report shows that intra-African trade remains strong. In fact, South Africa maintained its rank as the foremost trading nation in the region, recording a total intra-African trade value…

In a first for South Africa’s property industry, buyers can now purchase real estate using cryptocurrency through secure and fully compliant transactions. This innovative solution, created by Broll Auctions and Sales, Schindlers Attorneys, and Schindlers Digital Assets, combines property, legal, and financial services into a single, streamlined offering. It allows cryptocurrency holders to convert digital assets into property ownership while ensuring compliance with the country’s financial regulations. South Africa is emerging as a leader in adopting cryptocurrency as a viable alternative to traditional payment methods, from grocery purchases to utility payments. “At Broll Auctions and Sales, we are excited to…

GirlCode, the leading South African organisation focused on empowering women through technology, is thrilled to announce a one-day summit to celebrate a decade of making a difference. The GirlCode Summit will take place on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 22 On Sloane in Bryanston, Sandton. “We are incredibly proud of the impact GirlCode has made over the past ten years,” said Zandile Mkwanazi, CEO of GirlCode. “This summit is a chance to celebrate the incredible women we’ve worked with, gain valuable industry insights, and build a network that can continue to empower women in…

Maziv chair Pieter Uys has criticised the Competition Tribunal’s decision to reject Vodacom’s proposed acquisition, describing it as a case of “justice delayed and justice denied.” In a bold statement, Uys expressed disappointment with the ruling, emphasising its implications for business growth and market competition in South Africa. The decision has sparked widespread debate, with stakeholders weighing in on its potential impact on the telecoms sector. Speaking to Business Times, Uys said the decision undermines government assurances to investors that South Africa is “open for business.” “This is not the message we want to send out to the world.…

On 11 November, during AfricaCom 2024, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) hosted a ministerial-level forum focused on building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Africa through the development of ICT technologies. The ministers and high-level representatives of communications and digital technologies from Uganda, South Africa and Kenya, together with the ATU, have signed a joint communiqué to reaffirm their commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa. They have also agreed that such action will start with ICT technologies, including the development of national cloud infrastructures to meet…

Cape Town, AfricaTech Festival  -The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa under the theme F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa. The Forum focused on advancing fibre broadband development across Africa by fostering discussions on policy frameworks, F5.5G, technological innovation and industry best practices. Over 150 experts and industry leaders from international organisations, government agencies, and telecom operators gathered to explore strategies for expanding fibre infrastructure and enhancing connectivity on the continent. Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei’s Optical Business Product Line, delivered an opening speech, emphasising how Huawei will work with fibre…

Summer is here and to ensure this season is one to remember, Vodacom is turning up the heat by giving away R500 million in prizes and rewards as part of its latest V-Up Summer Promotion. Customers can V-Up their summer with free Daily plays to unbox exciting rewards and prizes. There’s also the chance to unbox more by completing personalised behavioural V-Up Achiever goals exclusive to VodaPay to receive Mystery Rewards, earn VodaBucks and be in the running for the grand prizes. This year, customers can win cars, cash prizes, fuel and shopping vouchers, home appliances and so much more…

Cell C is launching its VoLTE services using ng-voice’s fully cloud-native IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and ePDG (AAA) and has now successfully completed its first VoLTE call on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic deployment will enable the delivery of Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) services, enhancing voice communications for all customers in South Africa and future-proofing Cell C’s network. VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a service that allows users to make voice calls over a 4G or LTE network instead of the older 2G and 3G networks. VoLTE offers several benefits, including: Improved…

The need for actionable steps to grow South Africa’s digital economy took centre stage during a panel discussion at the inaugural Huawei Cloud Summit in Johannesburg on 24 October. Commenting on Huawei’s role in unlocking digital growth Jacquline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, stressed that without tech-savvy talent at the core of a digital ecosystem, “there are no real skills to understand and develop digital platforms.” Shi stressed the importance of talent pipelines and why they are central to Huawei Cloud’s approach to supporting digital transformation in South Africa which does not just focus on…

Vodacom’s Black Friday is back with month-long deals back by popular demand. With up to 70% off deals, Vodacom customers can expect unbeatable deals ranging from SIM-only deals, super-fast fibre packages, prepaid and postpaid offers, incredible reductions on the latest devices, gadgets and wearables, and so much more. Essentially, there’s something for everyone. “In understanding the tough economic times that customers are facing, we have relaunched a month-long series of Black Friday specials to ease some of the financial pressures and to show appreciation for our customers’ loyalty. Our goal is to provide great value and to make connectivity products…