As South Africa’s cities become denser and more interconnected, safety must be treated as core infrastructure. Phillip de Vos of Waterfall City explains why proactive security, technology and public-private cooperation should be built into urban development from the outset.
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South Africa’s Crypto Rules Could Change How Regional Remittances Are Settled
South Africa’s proposed crypto rules could allow authorised providers to use crypto behind the scenes to settle selected regional remittances.
Bowmans Joins South African AI Association Advisory Board to Support Responsible AI
Bowmans has joined the South African AI Association’s Advisory Board, strengthening the focus on responsible AI, governance and regulation as South Africa develops its national AI policy.
The Invisible Workload: How Technology Can Help Women Advance Their Careers
The invisible mental, emotional and logistical workload carried by many women can constrain career advancement and entrepreneurship. Lungi Sangqu argues that technology can reduce administrative friction and return valuable time and attention—but only if digital tools complement, rather than replace, a fairer distribution of care at home, in workplaces and across funding systems.
DataEQ’s 2026 SA Telecoms Customer Experience Index: What South Africans Really Expect from their Mobile Networks
South Africa’s telecoms sector faces growing customer experience demands, with DataEQ’s 2026 index revealing how network quality, responsiveness and trust are shaping mobile network choice.
Johannesburg Street Food Boom: How Local Businesses Are Putting South Africa on the Global Food Map
Johannesburg’s street food scene is gaining global recognition, creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs, small businesses and South Africa’s growing tourism economy.
South African Farmers Receive First Carbon Revenues from Grassland Restoration Project
South African farming communities have received their first carbon revenue payments from the GRASS project, showing how carbon finance can create new income opportunities while supporting regenerative agriculture and climate resilience.
Southern Africa’s Wildfire Challenge: How Technology Is Helping Communities Build Climate Resilience
Southern Africa is facing increasing wildfire risks driven by climate change, extreme weather, and dry conditions. This article explores how technologies such as portable water pumps, monitoring systems, and improved water management can help rural communities and agricultural businesses build resilience.
South Africa’s Digital Healthcare Transformation: Growth, Innovation and the Challenge of Access
South Africa’s digital healthcare transformation is creating new HealthTech opportunities while addressing challenges around connectivity, infrastructure and digital skills.
Is the MVNO Market Overcrowded? The Future of Telecom Growth
MVNO markets are becoming increasingly competitive as banks, retailers and other brands launch mobile virtual network operators to strengthen customer relationships. While consumer MVNO growth faces rising competition, new opportunities are emerging through enterprise connectivity and IoT solutions, where large-scale device connectivity could define the next phase of telecom innovation.