
The open banking divide in South Africa
Standard Bank says the market should lead. Fintechs say fragmentation and proprietary APIs are holding the sector back.
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Standard Bank says the market should lead. Fintechs say fragmentation and proprietary APIs are holding the sector back.

The technology unlocks new growth but also adds complexity, according to tech professionals and business growth specialists.

South African parents are asking harder questions about accreditation and outcomes when it comes to online schools.

The recall applies to the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, Model 2G505B, imported from China by SA online stores.

From tech’s rising stars to C-suite execs, winners across 13 award categories will be announced.

The internal platform will automate procurement, introduce real-time performance monitoring and support a shift to cloud-based infrastructure.
A federal appeals court denied Anthropic’s bid to temporarily block the Pentagon’s blacklisting, meaning the company remains shut out of Defense Department contracts while the case continues, even though a separate court has allowed other federal agencies to keep using Claude for now. CNBC reports: “In our view, the equitable balance here cuts in favor of the government,” the appeals court said...

Pixie, Shoprite’s new personalised shopping assistant, has launched in beta for Xtra Savings Plus members.

The Technology Innovation Agency announces the official appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its new chief executive officer.

Mythos marks the moment AI-powered vulnerability discovery moved from theoretical threat to operational reality for defenders.

The deployment of drones, biometrics and body cameras makes a difference in removing illegal immigrants from the country.

The National Gambling Board digitally lists all legal and verified licensed gambling operators in South Africa, as part of efforts to combat illegal gambling.

Unlock speed, scalability and innovation through smart, low-risk legacy system modernisation.

Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion.

Haibot’s challenge is a call to action for SA’s tech community to get hands-on with the technology shaping the future of work.

The event will examine how data centres can support high-density computing driven by AI, cloud and digital transformation.

Without a strong identity and access management foundation, AI doesn’t accelerate progress, it amplifies risk, says ITR Technology.

Audi says high import duties and the absence of consumer incentives have left the local EV market stuck in neutral.

Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cybercrime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A new global threat assessment from Interpol warns that financial fraud has evolved into one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational organised crime, now sitting at the centre of criminal ecosystems enabled by AI, low-cost tools […]

With all the speculation about AI eliminating entry-level jobs, it is no wonder young South Africans are anxious about launching their careers. This anxiety is entirely understandable. According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa, the official unemployment rate stood at 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with 7.8 million […]
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s foldable iPhone is still “on track” for a September unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. 9to5Mac reports: The report notes that Apple’s stock took a hit earlier today after Nikkei Asia indicated the iPhone Fold was having serious production issues. Clearly, sources within Apple were motivated to share positive news via Gurman. Not long ago, Gurman...