
South African fintech Lula lands R340m to scale SME working capital
Fresh FMO funding accelerates Lula’s growth as demand rises for alternative SME working capital solutions.
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Fresh FMO funding accelerates Lula’s growth as demand rises for alternative SME working capital solutions.

Telkom has transitioned from a struggling, copper-focused provider to a lean, data-led firm relatively rapidly.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed fears that AI will replace software and related tools, calling the idea “illogical”.

The crypto presale market is seeing a major shift. Investors who once focused on Remittix are now looking elsewhere. The reason is simple: too much hype and not enough delivered product. Many holders are tired of waiting for features promised months ago. Now Digitap ($TAP) is pulling attention away from the pack. The app is […]

Vehicle crime is as prevalent as ever and should remain a significant concern for South African businesses.

Decentralized perpetual trading is entering a more competitive phase. What was once a narrow field of experimental platforms has grown into a crowded landscape where execution quality, liquidity depth, and risk management matter more than novelty. As market participation accelerates, traders are beginning to compare leading perp DEXs not just on performance, but on how […]

Traders are becoming more cautious about the places and methods of trading. The recent market shocks prompted many people to consider not so much speed as risk, control, and system stability. For these traders, brand names are being replaced by rule-based, transparent execution as the source of trust. It is leading to increased interest in […]

Strong growth in Egypt and the DRC offset weak South African prepaid performance to lift Vodacom’s quarterly revenue.

South African ICT distributor Mustek has warned local consumers that the global memory shortage could result in the steep increases in a wide range of tech products persisting into 2027.

Sophisticated investors are reallocating exposure once more following losses incurred as BTC slid under $75,000 on Monday. This time, on-chain activity shows whales are favoring payment-focused infrastructure over transient speculative themes with large-volume activity in Remittix positions. Two primary catalysts drive this movement: Early traction in the Remittix wallet and a 300% bonus...

Holders of Dogecoin and Solana have seen significant gains in past market cycles, yet current conditions are prompting many investors to rethink their next move. Market volatility has increased, momentum-driven trades are slowing and profit windows are narrowing. As a result, attention in the crypto ecosystem is shifting toward early-stage projects that offer tangible utility […]

Vodacom benefited from sustained growth in Egypt and its international business, including a strong performance in DRC, while South Africa delivered modest but satisfactory revenue growth.

The cryptocurrency market is capturing attention again as investors scramble to position themselves in high-potential digital assets ahead of the next wave of mainstream adoption. Among emerging projects, Remittix (RTX), stands out for its real-world utility, innovative PayFi ecosystem and strong community support. With the platform’s wallet now fully live on the Apple App Store […]

Early Remittix buyers are drawing increased attention as crypto markets shift toward projects showing real delivery, working infrastructure and clear timelines. The current focus across digital assets is no longer driven only by speculation but by payment execution, compliance readiness and products that can support real financial activity at scale. Within this shift, Remittix is […]

Vodacom Group has released a strong trading update for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, showcasing sustained momentum across its diversified portfolio. Group revenue grew 11.0% to R43.9 billion, with service revenue up 12.7%. Strategic Milestones and Financial Performance The quarter was marked by significant strategic progress. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, commented: “We made...

South Africa’s fuel price review has yet to yield any results despite promises that it would be completed “in the shortest possible time”.
OpenAI’s rivals are cutting into ChatGPT’s lead. From a report: The top chatbot’s market share fell from 69.1% to 45.3% between January 2025 and January 2026 among daily U.S. users of its mobile app. Gemini, in the same time period, rose from 14.7% to 25.1% and Grok rose from 1.6% to 15.2%. The data, obtained by Big Technology from mobile insights firm Apptopia, indicates the chatbot race has...

The crypto market has been stuck in a bearish trend over the past few months. Retail investors are witnessing increasing losses in their portfolios as major altcoin prices continue to decline in the bear market. Savvy investors have already moved away from purely speculative altcoins driven solely by hype and sentiment and are carefully shifting […]
Walmart’s market cap surpassed $1 trillion on Tuesday, putting the largest U.S. retail chain in an exclusive club dominated by tech groups. Bloomberg adds: The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain — a longtime favorite of bargain-hunting consumers — has flexed its massive scale and supplier network to keep prices low and grab market share across the income spectrum. While Walmart has maintained...
An anonymous reader shares a report: Google Home users, your long nightmare is over. The platform has finally added support for buttons. The release notes for a February 2 update state that several new starter conditions for automations are now available, including “Switch or button pressed.” Smart buttons are physical, programmable switches that you can press to trigger automations or control...
Senators asked Ted Sarandos about whether the acquisition would raise prices, squeeze talent and degrade the moviegoing experience.