by nouman | Jul 22, 2026 | Digital Finance, Southern Africa
Omnisient, the South African-founded fintech helping banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small...
by nouman | Jul 22, 2026 | Digital Transformation, Southern Africa
South Africa has launched its first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, as Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) deepen their partnership to improve access to identity services. Unveiled at Absa’s Tembisa branch, the mobile unit will initially...
by nouman | Jul 21, 2026 | General, Southern Africa
BYD Auto South Africa has strengthened its SHARK 6 line-up with the introduction of the new BYD SHARK 6 Performance, a more powerful flagship derivative that combines 350 kW of hybrid performance, a 3,500 kg towing capacity and enhanced technology in one of South...
by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories
South Africans have saved R12.5 million on groceries while preventing 200,000 meals from ending up in landfill through Refreshi, a local startup that built a surplus-food marketplace that has expanded from just 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in the space of a...
by nouman | Jul 8, 2026 | Southern Africa, Top Stories
Telkom has pledged a USD 6.1 million / R100 million commitment; to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new platform designed to equip South Africans with artificial intelligence and digital skills, foster local innovation, and accelerate inclusive participation in...
