With the festive season fast approaching, road safety concerns are on the rise. This year, the Department of Transport reported a staggering 1,184 fatalities over the 2023/24 festive period.  Aligned with its mission to challenge injustice, inDrive announced today the introduction of a new in-app call feature, alongside other innovative safety measures, aimed at ensuring [...] The post inDrive Introduces New In-App Safety Features Ahead Of Festive Season appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

During the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the financial sector and enhance South Africa’s ability to continue growing its digital industries. Jason Cao, CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, gave the welcoming address which set [...] The post Huawei And Standard Bank Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement To Accelerate Intelligent Finance appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the relations between South Africa and China have entered a new “era of opportunity”. The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter following an official State Visit to the People’s Republic of China last week. “During the state visit, China and South Africa agreed to upgrade our relationship to [...] The post ‘New Era Of Opportunity’ For China, South Africa Cooperation: Ramaphosa appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 16, cybercriminals are already exploiting the hype with scams targeting eager fans. Widely regarded as the most anticipated tech event of the year, the release has fans poised to acquire the latest high-tech gadget. However, Kaspersky researchers have discovered that threat actors are luring users with fake pre-orders, [...] The post Cybercriminals Exploit iPhone 16 Launch Hype To Target Eager Fans appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

JSE-listed South African casino and hotel group Sun International announced today that its online betting platform, Sunbet, continues its exceptional growth trajectory and is exceeding its targets. Sun International informed investors that Sunbet’s overall income was up 71.8% for the six months to 30 June 2024, reaching R512 million and delivering a record adjusted EBITDA [...] The post Sun International’s Online Betting Platform Sunbet Experiencing Exceptional Growth appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

The ICT SMME Chamber and Seacom have partnered to advance small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) growth as a key driver of economic transformation and job creation. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)marks a pivotal step in unlocking the full potential of SMMEs within South Africa’s ICT sector. The partnership is grounded in the Triple Helix [...] The post The ICT SMME Chamber And Seacom Partner To Advance SMME Growth appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

Telkom has announced a promising decline in criminal activities targeting its operations, signaling that its preventive measures are proving effective. From April to June, the company reported losses of R3.8 million due to criminal activities such as copper cable theft and infrastructure vandalism, a significant decrease from the R10.1 million lost during the same period [...] The post Telkom Reports Decline In Crime appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

South Africa faces a stark reality: a significant literacy gap hinders the nation’s progress. With eight out of ten children unable to read proficiently by age ten, the path forward demands innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to learning. Literacy is more than just the ability to decipher words on a page; it is the bedrock [...] The post Unlocking The Transformative Power Of Literacy In South Africa appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

Metrofile today announced that Group Chief Executive Officer Pfungwa Serima, who has held the role since 1 February 2016, will step down effective 30 September 2024. However, Serima will remain with the company on a full-time basis until 31 December 2024 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Serima informed the board of his desire to [...] The post Metrofile Holdings Taps Insider Thabo Seopa As CEO To Replace Pfungwa Serima appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more

Under Armour is all in on running, pushing the limits with cutting-edge tech and athlete-driven designs to fuel performance. Firm believers in getting in the trenches with athletes, this year is no different as Under Armour is announced as 2024’s OUTsurance Gun Run technical sponsor, with the official OUTsurance Gun Run shoe being the Under [...] The post Under Armour Joins Gun Run As Technical Sponsor appeared first on TechFinancials - Reliable Tech News ..read more