From left: Stephen Britto, CFO and Kosta Scholiadis, founder and CEO of Street Wallet. Cape Town-based fintech start-up Street Wallet has raised R6.2 million ($350 000), at a valuation of over R34 million ($2 million), to accelerate its mission of bringing SA’s street vendors and SMEs into the digital economy. This is according to Kosta…
The owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety sued Google on Friday, alleging the technology giant’s AI summaries use its journalism without consent and reduce traffic to its websites. The lawsuit by Penske Media in federal court in Washington, DC marks the first time a major US publisher has taken Alphabet-owned Google to court over…
In a wild and unexpected move, Nintendo announced it’s bringing back the Virtual Boy for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The company will release a physical replica of the notorious 1990s tabletop system, allowing players to slot in their Switch or Switch 2 to experience classic Virtual Boy games. Read: The Apple iPhone 17…
BYD says the launch positions the model as the country’s most affordable electric vehicle to date. BYD Auto South Africa has introduced the Dolphin Surf to the local market. The compact electric hatchback is priced at under R400 000. The Chinese multinational company said the launch positions the model as the country’s most affordable electric…
China’s car makers like BYD are fast gaining traction in the South African market South Africa is in talks with Chinese car makers to encourage them to invest in local production, with one manufacturer showing strong interest in building cars locally, a senior government official said. Africa’s most developed car manufacturing hub is at an…
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has arrived in South Africa, combining next-generation performance with an ultra-sleek design. The device is now available on a range of contract and cash deals, offering a compelling package of advanced features and powerful hardware. Read: Nintendo surprises with Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2 The most notable aspects…
Luke Cifarelli, AttackIQ SA country manager. US-based cyber security firm AttackIQ today announced its official entrance into the South African market. With its South African debut, the company has appointed cyber security veteran Luke Cifarelli as country manager. Cifarelli tells ITWeb via e-mail that South Africa, and the broader African continent, is in a rapid…
Xiaomi is a new entrant in the electric vehicle market, but is already turning heads In 2021, when Audi executives first saw the Zeekr 001, a long-range electric vehicle with European aesthetics, it was a wake-up call for the premium German car brand — if it wanted to compete with the Chinese, it needed their…
Google is rolling out an update for Gmail on both mobile and the web that introduces new features to help users track their online purchases. The most significant change is a new Purchases tab, which organizes all your delivery-related emails into a single, convenient location. You can access this new view from the side menu…
Spreadsheets and outdated tech hamstring your business. You probably didn’t leave your cushy corporate job for the joys of working longer hours. The dream was freedom, wasn’t it? More time for the kids’ cricket matches, the occasional weekday round of golf and maybe even a holiday that doesn’t involve answering e-mails in the hotel’s WiFi…
