Physical retail is as important as ever, which means that in-person payments continue to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s retail landscape. In light of this, continued investment has been directed toward in-person payment innovation, a trend that is expected to persist well into the foreseeable future.
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Strategies to bridge the technical skills divide
Organisations around the world – including in South Africa – face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool.
EMERGING Valley Set for Record Attendance: Over 100 Startups, 150+ Speakers, and 40 Inspiring Conferences Scheduled
On December 3, 2024, Aix-Marseille-Provence, named the European Capital of Innovation in 2023, will host the 8th edition of EMERGING Valley at TheCamp, a cutting-edge and inspiring venue. The event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to showcase groundbreaking ideas and advancements in technology.
EMERGING Valley Returns in 2024 to Connect Investors and Startups Between Europe and Africa
Aix-Marseille-Provence, elected European Capital of Innovation, will host the 8th edition of the EMERGING Valley summit on December 3, 2024.
Futuretech: Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative
Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced the launch of the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation.
PAM Africa Hosted Inaugural PAMDAY Event Showcasing Innovations in Renewable Energy
Lagos event highlighted groundbreaking solutions aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges
Unveiling Strategic Pathways to Accelerate Innovation in South Africa: BCX Releases 2024 Digital Innovation Index Report
Forget Silicon Valley, the future of innovation might just be brewing in South Africa. BCX has released its 2024 Digital Innovation Index, a deep dive into the strategies, investments, and challenges shaping South Africa’s innovation landscape.
Industry-led tech solution designed to bring SA’s minibus taxis into the digital age
With the aim of bringing the local minibus tax industry into the digital age, the initiative will use innovative technologies such as digital cash payments and blockchain to help minibus owners enhance operations and maximise their revenue, while creating a safer and more secure environment for the travelling public and scholars.
Global Startup Awards Africa 2024 is OPEN
Enabling African Innovators to Get Seen, Get Connected, and Get Funded
INNOVATIONS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
It is without a doubt that smart cities extend beyond infrastructure and urban planning. For a smart city to work, it requires smart citizens and technology plays a pivotal role in enabling civic engagement. If a city wants to empower those who live in it, it requires initiatives that improve service delivery and technology is the solution to making e-government platforms a reality.