Binance adds TradFi perpetuals amid SA expansion

Binance adds TradFi perpetuals amid SA expansion

New product expands Binance derivatives offering, while allowing exposure to traditional assets without ownership. Crypto exchange Binance has introduced TradFi perpetual contracts in South Africa and updated its know-your-customer (KYC) process for users of its futures platform. According to a statement, the new product allows local traders to take positions on traditional assets, such as…

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Spotify finally adds universal video toggles

Spotify finally adds universal video toggles

For users who prefer their music streaming app to focus strictly on audio, Spotify is finally introducing a way to cut through the visual clutter. The platform has launched universal video toggles, allowing users to disable the various video formats that have increasingly populated the app over the last several years. Read: SportyTV secures exclusive…

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Instagram adds comment editing to its mobile app

Instagram adds comment editing to its mobile app

Meta has officially introduced the ability for Instagram users to edit their comments, addressing a long-standing request from the platform’s community. Much like the direct message editing feature launched in 2024, the new tool provides a 15-minute window for users to correct typos, refine their tone, or add missing context to their posts. Read: SportyTV…

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Shoprite adds AI shopping assistant to Sixty60 app

Shoprite adds AI shopping assistant to Sixty60 app

Sixty60 has launched Pixie, a new AI shopping assistant. Shoprite Group has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on its Checkers Sixty60 app, aimed at simplifying online grocery shopping by predicting what customers need before they search for it. According to a statement, the feature, called Pixie, acts as a built-in shopping assistant that…

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Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services

Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services

Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services. South Africa’s roads are notoriously busy over the Easter season, which unfortunately makes this a high-risk period for increased road traffic accidents. Promed24 – a specialist in emergency care (EC) unit management – has prepared for…

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Fintech industry association adds more members

Fintech industry association adds more members

The founding members of the Association of South African Payment Providers. The Association of South African Payment Providers (ASAPP) has expanded its membership from eight to 15 companies. Launched by SA’s fintech industry players, ASAPP aims to help ensure fair access to payment infrastructure, reduce the wholesale cost of digital payments, and enhance transparency and…

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Google adds African languages to AI search tools

Google adds African languages to AI search tools

The 13 languages were selected based on strong and growing search usage across the continent. (Image: Supplied) Google is rolling out support for 13 African languages across its AI-powered search features, expanding access to tools such as AI Overviews and AI Mode for millions of users across the continent. For South Africa, the newly-supported languages…

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DStv cuts decoder prices and adds cost-sharing feature

DStv cuts decoder prices and adds cost-sharing feature

DStv has lowered the upfront cost of its decoders, added channels to its entry-level package and introduced a new payment-splitting feature as it looks to retain price-sensitive customers in a fiercely competitive market. The changes, announced on Tuesday, come as temporary package upgrades offered over November and December wind down. MultiChoice, now owned by France’s…

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