SOLA Group achieves a major milestone by producing 1 billion kWh of clean energy ahead of schedule. This accomplishment marks a significant contribution to South Africa’s renewable energy transition, job creation, and local economic development.
Tag: South Africa
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.
NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans Expend R214 Billion on FMCG and Durable Goods in Q3 2024
FMCG and Tech & Durable goods saw a 4.1% YoY increase in value in Q3 2024, driven primarily by FMCG growth, while Tech & Durable goods recovered after experiencing flat growth in previous quarters. FMCG spending totaled R183 billion, with Tech & Durable goods reaching R31 billion in value.
Ecentric Wins Fintech Innovation of the Year at 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards
Ecentric, a leading omnichannel payments provider, and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their pioneering […]
SAFPS Warns: Technology is Emerging as a Major Battleground in the Fight Against Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week is a global annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of fraud and showcasing the efforts across various sectors to combat this growing challenge.
State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday
South Africa’s Tech & Durables market experiences solid sales growth in value and units YTD. FMCG sales rise 2.6% year-over-year. Value of private label FMCG sales on track to reach R100 billion.
AfricaCom 2024: French Companies Ready to Transform the African Digital Landscape
From 12-14 November 2024, Business France will showcase French expertise at the AfricaCom 2024 exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This essential event for telecommunications and digital transformation in Africa will gather over 15,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors from around the world.
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.
Is cash dead? If your answer is yes you’re missing the point… and millions of customers
Is cash truly dead? With the rapid rise of fintech innovations and digital payment solutions, one might think so. Yet, despite the digital revolution sweeping across African societies, cash remains very much alive—and for millions, it is still the preferred way to transact. In the article, Cat Denoon-Stevens, Head of Product Incubation at Mukuru, discusses how cash remains an essential element of financial inclusion for millions. Fintechs must embrace this reality, offering flexible solutions that meet customers where they are—whether in the physical or digital realm.
THE RISE OF FINTECH INNOVATION IN SA: GOING BEYOND PAYMENTS TO TRANSFORM ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS
The piece, “The Rise of Fintech Innovation in SA: Going Beyond Payments to Transform Access and Opportunities for Startups,” discusses how fintech solutions have revolutionized how these businesses operate, providing access to affordable financial services, business management tools, and support.
This article offers valuable insights into the growing fintech ecosystem in South Africa and its potential to drive economic growth.