WhatsApp is adding a suite of new features aimed at turning the app into a more structured communication tool for groups. The updates, announced in a recent blog post, position the Meta-owned messaging service as a new competitor to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom by making it easier to plan and manage group calls….
Checkers has unveiled its first smart trolley to enhance the shopping experience. Retailer Checkers begins trialling a smart shopping trolley, which it says marks its first step towards a frictionless, technology-led in-store experience. The Xpress Trolley allows shoppers to scan-and-bag items as they go, track a live running total, and pay directly on the trolley…
China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency globally, sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets. The state council — China’s cabinet — will review and possibly approve a road map later this month…
Checkers is testing its first smart shopping trolley, pioneering a major step towards a frictionless, technology-led in-store experience. Image supplied Called the Xpress Trolley, it allows shoppers to scan-and-bag items as they go, track a live running total, and pay directly on the trolley without needing to stand in a queue or bag products at…
Toyota plans to introduce three new all-electric models in South Africa by early 2026. This move will mark the company’s entry into the country’s nascent EV market, where it will face competition from established European brands like Volvo and a growing number of Chinese automakers. Read: Apple reportedly pivoting AI to new smart home devices…
Andrea Carr, Head of R&D at e4. e4, which positions itself as a leading partner in digital transformation, has announced the launch of Legatum (Legacy), a new digital deceased estate management system designed to tackle delays and inefficiencies in estate processing. Using e4’s existing automation, secure digital workflows and integrated compliance tools, Legatum aims to…
The author, Jessica Gbedemah When Elon Musk claimed earlier this year that Starlink was being blocked in South Africa because of black economic empowerment rules, it ignited a debate that went far beyond satellite internet. Communications regulator Icasa quickly countered that no application for a licence had been received. The clash has left South Africa…
Shares of MTN Group Ltd. experienced a steep decline in Johannesburg on Monday, falling by as much as 10%—the largest drop since March 2023. The plunge followed the announcement that the company’s South African revenue had fallen, leading to a management shake-up. Investors were also concerned about a U.S. Department of Justice probe into the…
Sean Lewis and Dees Pillay stopped by the ITWeb TV Biz* studio to talk about the ways in which BCX is transforming how enterprises think about service management. From deflecting service desk tickets and automating everyday queries, to translating voice calls into insights and coaching tools, this is service reimagined from the inside out. #ITWebTVBiz…
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has warned that discounted pricing by mobile virtual network operators could have adverse consequences for the entire mobile telecommunications industry if MVNOs continue to offer data to their customers at prices lower than infrastructure owners like MTN. MVNOs have no physical network infrastructure of their own, instead relying on mobile…
