Key tech trends shaping African SMEs

Key tech trends shaping African SMEs

Core technologies like cloud, business AI, and ERP built on clean data strategies will be evaluated not just on adoption, but on how efficiently they are applied across an SME’s operations. Dumisani Moyo | image supplied Foundational technologies such as cloud computing, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be measured not…

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Africa: Nsia Group Creates Financial Holding to Centralize Banking Operations

NSIA Group is restructuring its financial services business with the creation of NSIA Holding Financière, a new entity designed to centralize its banking and financial activities. The move follows a strategic reorganization launched in 2025 aimed at improving operational coordination and supporting expansion across African financial markets. The group said the new structure will serve…

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Israel kills 2 senior Iran leaders as allies reject Trump’s call for Strait of Hormuz help

Israel kills 2 senior Iran leaders as allies reject Trump’s call for Strait of Hormuz help

The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the commander of Iran’s feared Basij paramilitary force was among the senior leaders killed in overnight strikes in Tehran, and the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz later confirmed that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was also “eliminated.” “Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Apple announces AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, lossless audio and improved ANC

Apple announces AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, lossless audio and improved ANC

Apple has officially unveiled the long-awaited successor to its flagship over-ear headphones. The AirPods Max 2 will be available for pre-order on March 25, with shipping slated for early April. While the external design remains virtually unchanged, retaining the iconic large, colourful earcups and mesh headband, the internal hardware has received a massive overhaul. Read:…

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Regulators move to fix loopholes in e-commerce sector

Regulators move to fix loopholes in e-commerce sector

Regulators have called for platform accountability, stronger legislation and improved enforcement in SA’s e-commerce industry. As South Africa’s e-commerce sector enters a new era of growth and maturity, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is moving to tackle several challenges consumers face when making online purchases. These include misleading advertising, outdated laws, refund disputes, delivery challenges,…

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Africa: Xtransfer Targets Africa to Fix Costly Cross-Border Payments for SMEs

China-based fintech platform XTransfer is accelerating its expansion into Africa after recording more than 300 per cent growth in the region last year, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly seek faster and cheaper ways to handle cross-border trade payments, according to a senior leader at the firm. With trade between Africa and global manufacturing…

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