
Nedbank, Jumo bet on AI lending for the underbanked
Jumo’s AI engine assesses affordability in real time, targeting borrowers who lack conventional credit histories.
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Jumo’s AI engine assesses affordability in real time, targeting borrowers who lack conventional credit histories.

As football fever sweeps across the globe, McDonald’s South Africa is bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closer to home with a nationwide campaign designed to unite fans through great food, exclusive collectibles, family experiences and unforgettable moments of national pride. At the heart of the campaign is the launch of the […]

Meta is leaning on its apps’ reach to pull companies’ ads and workflows onto one AI platform.

Memory prices have jumped sixfold in a year, squeezing margins on devices from phones to PCs.

Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space
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Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent, up from 19% in 2019. The pressure to fund development from within has never been greater. But […]

New York, USA — Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 (IBW2026) wrapped this week after two days at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel, and among the leaders who addressed the main stage was Kaelen Sterling, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stoxtel. Sterling used his appearance to advance a single argument: that trust in digital finance should be […]

It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament. It’s likely to be one of the hottest ever World Cups, and scientists have written to Fifa asking it to reconsider its heat mitigations for players and referees. Dr Oliver Gibson of Brunel University outlines their concerns. Also...
The $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.

As global markets continue to evolve amid economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and changing investor expectations, the ability to build resilient investment strategies has become increasingly important. Brian Ferdinand recently shared his perspectives on how data analysis, research, and disciplined decision-making are shaping the future of portfolio management. According to...

Singapore (PinionNewswire) — Genius today announced a strategic partnership with Ergonia Trading to launch GeniusFi, a next-generation proprietary automated market maker (propAMM) on BNB Chain. The platform is designed to bring centralized exchange (CEX)-level pricing efficiency on-chain, marking a significant evolution in decentralized trading infrastructure. Unlike traditional automated...

The crypto market is split between established infrastructure plays and fast-moving platforms. Bittensor continues to draw attention as discussions around Bittensor TAO price reflect growing interest in decentralized AI networks and their long-term valuation ranges. Chainlink holds its position in Web3 infrastructure, with the Chainlink price closely tied to oracle demand and expanding...

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization recently dropped 6% during an intense network liquidation event. Institutional capital is rapidly fleeing the Ethereum ETF market, pulling Ether down 14.6% this month to a two month low of $1,933. Meanwhile, official Aptos news reports strict token compression below $1.08 despite major funding. Can these restricted mainstream digital assets […]

LAS VEGAS, NV, June 3, 2026 — Diagnostic Orders Direct, a Las Vegas-based telehealth diagnostic order consultation service, today announced a new partner initiative designed to help independent radiology facilities, physician-owned imaging centers, independent ultrasound centers, mobile ultrasound companies, mobile imaging providers, and preventive imaging businesses convert more patient...

Johannesburg, South Africa – June 3, 2026 – Salesforce today marked a significant moment for South Africa’s technology sector at its annual World Tour event at the Kyalami International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, unveiling a series of announcements designed to accelerate the country’s transition to what the company terms the “Agentic Enterprise,” a new model […]

Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...
The 27-nation European Union outlined how it hopes to expand the region’s data centers, semiconductors and cloud computing capabilities.

Fresh from its JSE listing, Canal+ has locked in rugby, football and other premium sports rights for DStv.

NielsenIQ data shows smartphone sales falling as buyers hold onto handsets and trade down as prices tick higher.

According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for “up to 30 minutes at a time”.