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Telkom recorded a pleasing 153,4% increase in its enterprise and supplier development investment during the 2025 financial year, with its flagship Telkom FutureMakers Programme supporting 459 youth- and women-led enterprises, driving R859 million in procurement opportunities. Telkom FutureMakers celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year, having been launched in 2015 with a R250-million investment. The initiative aims to improve Telkom’s offerings and services by incubating ICT-based SMMEs through financial and non-financial programmes. To date, more than 2 600 black-owned SMMEs have gone through the programme. “Telkom FutureMakers has had a real impact on people’s lives for more than a decade,” says…

 Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has continued to break barriers and open doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just twenty participants has grown into a national initiative, with over 10 000 girls having been trained in coding and digital literacy across all nine provinces in the country. #CLAG offers girls aged 14 to 18 from underprivileged communities access to both on-site and virtual coding bootcamps. These sessions introduce participants to programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and GitHub,…

Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and skills training. Connectivity Google is announcing four strategic subsea cable connectivity hubs in the north, south, east and west regions of Africa. This investment creates new digital corridors within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world – ultimately deepening international connectivity and resilience, as well as…

After more than 20 years on the menu, McDonald’s South Africa is putting the spotlight on a firm fan favourite, the Chicken Foldover. From today, a nationwide campaign kicks off, celebrating not only the Foldover’s loyal following but also its unique appeal and McDonald’s 30th year in the country. Crafted with 2 chicken patties, crisp fresh salad, and an option of McDonald’s signature garlic mayonnaise or spicy sauce, all wrapped in soft, warm flatbread, the Chicken Foldover strikes the perfect balance between flavour, freshness, and convenience. “The campaign’s tagline, ‘If You Know, You Know,’ reflects the Foldover’s growing reputation among…

Gobuddy, a homegrown South African technology start-up, is transforming the way e-commerce deliveries reach customers, while creating jobs in the most unexpected places. By tapping into the daily travel routes of ordinary people, Gobuddy empowers anyone commuting by foot, taxi, bus or bike to become part of a growing delivery network and earn income by helping businesses deliver goods faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. “At its core, Gobuddy is an inclusive, sustainable delivery network,” explains Leon Strumpher, Founder and CEO. “We use world-class route-matching technology to connect customer deliveries in the e-commerce sector to vetted transporters who are…

Institutional appetite for crypto exposure is swinging back strongly. According to data from Cointelegraph, spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $642 million in net inflows on Friday, with Ether ETFs adding another $405 million, as investors grow more confident. Fidelity’s FBTC led Bitcoin flows with about $315 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT contributed $264 million. These are signs that after weeks of uncertainty, market participants believe macro conditions might finally stabilize. BTC has recently risen past $115,000, reflecting that renewed demand.This shift isn’t limited to just Bitcoin – many traders expect altcoins to benefit as well, especially those with strong fundamentals and…

You’ve built a solid business. Now it’s time to get it ready for peak season. Black Friday, year-end sales, and other high-volume shopping periods can put even the most established operations under pressure. Orders start coming in faster, from further afield — through online platforms, national retailers, and new stockists. Growth is here, but without the proper logistics in place, it can quickly turn into growing pains. Many medium-sized businesses find themselves at this tipping point: successful regionally, but needing to scale nationally without overextending their teams or infrastructure. The solution? Smart logistics planning. “We work with many businesses that…

Sedna Africa, a leading systems integrator in industrial connectivity and digital infrastructure, has launched a first-of-its-kind Network Operations Centre (NOC) — a state-of-the-art facility in Johannesburg that enables centralised, real-time monitoring and management of industrial networks across Africa. This next-generation NOC sets a new benchmark for network visibility and operational control, combining advanced hardware trusted by the US military with Sedna’s proprietary integration capabilities and a strategic partnership with Digi Rock Innovations (DRi). The Beating Heart of Industrial Operations Positioned as the nerve centre of Sedna Africa’s operations, the NOC embodies the company’s end-to-end philosophy. From this central hub, engineers…

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, today announced the arrival of the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, available from 19 September 2025, with pre-orders opening on 12 September 2025. This launch is more than just the latest innovation from Apple. It’s a celebration of 20 years of iStore, South Africa’s ultimate home of everything Apple, where customers don’t just get Apple Watch – they get Apple Watch and so much more. Chris Dodd, CEO of iStore South Africa, said: “Two decades ago, we set out to bring the very best of…

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, is proud to bring the highly anticipated iPhone 17 range to customers this September. With more value, more peace of mind, more network choice, and more expert support than ever before. The iPhone 17 range, including the all-new iPhone Air, will launch on 19 September 2025, with pre-orders opening on 12 September 2025. This launch represents more than just the latest iPhone at iStore, it’s a testament to two decades of iStore being South Africa’s ultimate home of everything Apple, where customers don’t just get iPhone — they get iPhone and so much…