Stitch now offers a multi-acquirer architecture for PayShap Request. Stitch, the payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers, is now live with PayShap Request. This, in a move to give enterprise businesses in South Africa a way to collect real-time payments across all major local banks, according to a statement. PayShap Request is…
Google’s new selfie verification system adds another layer of identity confirmation for eligible consumer Google accounts. (Image created via ChatGPT) Google has introduced a new account recovery feature that allows users to use a short selfie video as a backup method to regain access to their Google accounts when they are locked out, or unable…
DuckDuckGo has launched an integrated video ad-blocking feature designed to eliminate non-skippable advertisements, particularly on YouTube, when playing content directly inside its proprietary web browser. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gautrain Express e-hailing service! The browser’s new ad-detection system relies primarily on open-source community filter lists derived from uBlock Origin. To ensure…
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products…
The World Bank approved an additional $163 million for a social cohesion project in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, as northern border regions face pressure from insecurity, climate shocks and displacement. The financing will support the Social Cohesion Project for the Northern Gulf of Guinea, known as COSO. The project aims to strengthen vulnerable communities,…
CSC, the world’s leading enterprise-class domain registrar and online brand protection provider, today announced that its .BRAND services are now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace. Building on CSC’s existing integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, this new listing provides enterprises with advanced domain advisory and security support to help them navigate the ICANN New gTLD…
A safety and security reporting feature has been added to the city’s app. (Image: supplied) Cape Town’s safety and security directorate has added emergency reporting to the city’s mobile application. The functionality, developed by the emergency policing incident control team within the safety and security directorate, allows the public to report by-law and criminal acts….
Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. FIFA announced on Tuesday that…
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…
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…
