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South Africa News

DID:UNCONF AFRICA: Reshaping Digital Identity in the SADC

Cape Town will host an important gathering on digital identity initiatives and innovation in the SADC region at the end of September. Local digital identity start-up, DIDx is proud to announce that they, together with the renowned Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), will host DID:UNCONF AFRICA, a groundbreaking event set to revolutionise the digital identity landscape in the SADC region. This two-day open space ‘unconference’ will take place on 25 to 26 September at the Hasso Plattner Design School at UCT, following in the footsteps of its inspiration, the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), held twice a year in Silicon Valley since 2005.

GCCA ISSUES CALL TO ACTION ON FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND BOOSTING TRADE IN AFRICA

African policy leaders must support robust growth in the cold chain for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to boost prosperity, food supply chain resilience, and trade across the continent, says the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) today as the GCCA Africa conference opens at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town.

Metrofile Cloud launches EverFiles: Transforming cloud storage in South and East Africa

In a strategic move to cater to the burgeoning demand for secure and efficient cloud storage solutions, Metrofile Cloud today announced the official rollout of EverFiles, a cloud storage platform designed for businesses across South Africa and East Africa.

Pioneering progress amid resource constraints in African radiology and oncology

Cape Town will (in October) host the continent’s premier medical and healthcare gathering. Africa Health Congress will be hosted at the CTICC and the three days will be filled with important discussions, including this topic which we are sharing today. When it comes to radiology, experts are concerned about resource limits and insufficient skills and services in Africa, especially if one looks at cancer detection and treatment.

Beyond metrics: Trust is crucial to brand building

Vanity metrics aside, trust plays a vital role in the longevity of global brands; with key players such as Google, Coca-Cola, and Apple – which are known for their iconic logos and substantial market shares – focused heavily on continuously building consumer trust. Ivie Media’s partnership with Tractor Outdoor and Lula highlights this approach, providing SMEs with opportunities to boost their visibility and achieve long-term growth. Amid economic challenges, marketing leaders must balance short-term performance with long-term brand building to secure sustainable success.

SME confidence on the rise as GNU promises growth

iKhokha conducted a survey which found that 79% of SMEs are now feeling confident that the economy will grow under the leadership of the GNU, with the fintech noting a 20% increase in working capital distributions in July, attributed in part to businesses recommitting to growth initiatives and investing in their futures.

Young founders & investors flock to Joburg’s first Founder’s Den event, hosted by local digital innovation agency Specno

The “Founder’s Den” event, which took place at the Old Mutual headquarters in Sandton on Thursday 25 July, is responsible for successfully hosting over 150 business leaders, investors, and founders from a curated list of key eco-system players from South Africa’s startup community in Johannesburg last week. The gathering, which usually takes place in Cape […]