South Africa
South Africa: Online fraud soars in financial services sector
AS CONSUMERS increasingly bank and conduct other financial transactions online, new research from TransUnion has found that fraudsters are ramping-up their activities in ...
South Africa
South Africa: MTN accused of anti competitive behaviour for allegedly selling bulk SMSes at much lower rate
Telecoms giant MTN is accused of anti-competitive behaviour by abusing its stronghold in the cellular market by selling bulk SMSes cheaper to its ...
South Africa
Vodacom to launch super app Vodapay in South Africa
Vodacom has announced the launch of its super app Vodapay, in South Africa. According to IOL, the company has partnered with Alipay to ...
South Africa
SA startup, AURA, on what it takes to go global
AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK ...
South Africa
South Africa’s Altron acquires Lawtrust for $17.2 million
South African listed company Altron Group, has announced its acquisition of cyber security firm Lawtrust, from Etion, for R245 million ($17.2 million), subject ...
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SA cybersecurity startup Sendmarc secures follow-on funding from Kalon Venture Partners
South African cybersecurity email protection and compliance startup Sendmarc has received follow-on investment from Kalon Venture Partners as it looks to build on ...
South Africa
Innovative South African fintech secures funding
Local fintech Troygold, the creator of SA’s first gold-backed savings account, debit card, has secured an investment Crossfin Ventures, the angel investment arm ...
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South Africa Telco MTN Targets $5 Billion For Mobile Money Expansion
South Africa-based MTN, the mobile phone company, has plans to value its mobile money arm at over $5 billion, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. ...
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Icasa to collaborate with the US FCC on telecoms policy
South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will see the two ...
South Africa
Microsoft’s digital skills initiative benefited around 300,000 South Africans
Microsoft Corp announced that 300,000 South Africans have been equipped with digital skills, topping the initial target of 25 million achieved last June. ...
