South Africa’s education system was built for a world that no longer exists. Traditional classroom-based learning models, where physical attendance determines access, participation, and ultimately graduation, fail to consider the realities facing today’s students. Rising transport costs, the fluctuating challenges associated with the electricity grid, financial constraints, and the growing need to balance both work…
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NikNaks Launches South Africa’s First AI-Powered WhatsApp Mentorship Platform, Blending Tech, Fashion and Culture
NikNaks, one of South Africa’s most iconic snack brands, is breaking new ground with the launch of Naks Level, the country’s first AI-powered WhatsApp-based mentorship platform. Designed to inspire, educate, and elevate the next generation of young creatives, Naks Level is where technology meets street culture proving that innovation can be as bold, original, and…
Homegrown Tech: STYLO Brings a Device Powerhouse to Mzansi without the Hefty Price Tag
PEP CELL has launched its latest device range: STYLO smartphones – devices designed to give South Africans more power, more speed and more creativity for less. And to prove it? The brand hosted an immersive experience in Cape Town, putting the device straight into the hands of the people who know content best: creators. This Wasn’t Your Typical…
SA Entrepreneurs are Rising Beyond Their Roots, But Growth Demands Support
SME confidence is climbing in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. But the pressure isn’t off. The latest Business Partners SME Confidence Index shows cash flow, economic conditions, and limited funding remain the top barriers. To overcome these, 86% of SMEs say access to finance is critical, 85%…
Telkom enters South Africa’s booming MVNO market
Telkom has entered the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market through its partnership with a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform provider with a proven track record in the South African market. Signing the MVNE platform agreement will enable Telkom to meet ICASA’s requirements while identifying and onboarding multiple MVNOs to strengthen its competitive position…
Telkom Business and Advannotech deliver smarter, accessible digital solutions for SA
Telkom Business has partnered with Advannotech to expand access to cost-effective, enterprise-grade Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cloud technologies. Advannotech’s VantageX is an advanced Data Fusion platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing business applications and technologies, providing comprehensive business intelligence, data automation, and machine learning capabilities. This platform empowers organisations to…
Leveraging the metaverse to help kids unlock their boss potential
By Bridget Nkandu, Executive Head of Segment Strategy and Client Value Propositions at Nedbank As South African families navigate the 2025 ‘Back to School’ season, the metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform that has the potential to completely reshape education in a world increasingly defined by digital innovation. For today’s children, learning through the metaverse…
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