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BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity – expanding trusted messaging infrastructure across Africa and beyond

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity. (Image: Supplied) BulkSMS, one of South Africa’s most established and trusted business messaging platforms, enters an exciting new chapter as part of Celerity, a newly launched parent brand focused on powering secure, scalable communications infrastructure across the continent and beyond. With over two decades of experience delivering…

Trump, Ramaphosa reopen dialogue as tariffs hit

eriinfo.com11 months ago04 mins

US President Donald Trump President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart Donald Trump spoke by phone on the eve of the introduction of Washington’s punitive new tariff regime. The call signals an effort by the authorities in Pretoria to invigorate negotiations on a new trade deal with its biggest partner after China. The two nations…

Slashing transaction fees for Shopify businesses – TJ, Boodil partnership

eriinfo.com11 months ago011 mins

Unlock the potential of your online business. Transaction Junction (TJ), which positions itself as a leading southern African fintech innovator, has partnered with e-commerce payments company Boodil for the official launch of a new e-commerce payment solution for Shopify merchants. Engineered to empower businesses with a highly cost-effective, no-fuss, plug-and-play solution, the platform offers Shopify…

MTN signals earnings revival – shares up 112% in 12 months

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

MTN Group said on Thursday that it expects to report a huge growth in earnings in the first half of its 2025 financial year, to June, with headline earnings per share (Heps) set to jump into the black. The JSE-listed pan-African telecommunications operator described the upcoming interim financial results as “robust”. It said the strong…

Absa shifts from agentic AI experimentation to execution

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

Absa chief digital officer Subash Sharma. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Absa is increasingly deploying agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and has upgraded its AI virtual assistant, Abby. The big-four bank’s digital future was unveiled yesterday during its inaugural Digital AI Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, to industry stakeholders and media. Chief digital officer Subash Sharma said…

‘People moved on’: Starlink falters in key African market

eriinfo.com11 months ago09 mins

A Starlink terminal Some Kenyans turned to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications service after the government tried to restrict access to the internet during last year’s protests that left more than 60 dead. Anti-government demonstrations returned in June. This time, though, Starlink’s appeal has faded. Those who purchased the service may have thought it could…

SmartDigital Solutions announces leadership transition: Veronica Motloutsi steps into chairperson role, Alex Opoku-Yeboah appointed new CEO

eriinfo.com11 months ago04 mins

Veronica Motloutsi and Alex Opoku-Yeboah, SmartDigital Solutions. SmartDigital Solutions, which positions itself as a leading African digital transformation company, today announced a strategic leadership transition to strengthen its growth and innovation trajectory across the continent. Founder and outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Veronica Motloutsi, will step down as CEO to assume the position of Chairperson of…

One year on, the LG online store has become a go-to for South African shoppers

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…

Google hit by AI-driven cyber attack

eriinfo.com11 months ago08 mins

Fraudsters are increasingly using generative AI to perpetrate cyber scams. Google has become the latest company to fall victim to cyber criminals increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass security measures and trick users with highly-realistic documents that install malware on networks. This Google attack, following a similar incident targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers globally, was…

The future of AI in business – must-attend Joburg event

eriinfo.com11 months ago08 mins

Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond a single concept into various advanced forms, including machine learning, large language models, generative AI, agentic AI and quantum AI. This rapid evolution is reshaping business operations. AI adoption is skyrocketing, with generative AI usage expected to increase from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024, alongside significant investments in…