FNB, UJ partner to deliver free accredited app development skills programme

FNB, UJ partner to deliver free accredited app development skills programme

Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB’s App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. Supplied image An open and free platform for participants across the continent, the FNB App Academy…

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OpenAI plans ChatGPT ‘super app’

OpenAI plans ChatGPT ‘super app’

OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a “super app” with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a potential stock market listing, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The changes are part of a broader reorganisation at OpenAI as it shifts resources to target lucrative…

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My Advisor brings financial coaching to FNB app

My Advisor brings financial coaching to FNB app

There is a demand for accessible financial guidance, says FNB. First National Bank (FNB) aims to boost financial literacy by introducing My Advisor, a digital financial guidance tool aimed at helping South Africans better understand and manage their finances amid growing economic pressure. Available via the FNB mobile app, the AI-powered tool uses customers’ existing…

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Local ticketless parking app gains traction

Local ticketless parking app gains traction

Admyt CEO Kfir Rusin. (Picture supplied) More South Africans are opting for ticketless parking methods at malls or commercial buildings, says Admyt, a Cape Town-headquartered digital parking platform. The company now has over 600 000 registered vehicles on its mobile and web-based platform. It says since inception in 2015, it has expanded its footprint across…

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From app idea to board game hit

From app idea to board game hit

FinMaster creators Elijah Djan and Danei Rall A Pretoria-founded financial education start-up, Fintr, has found that its tabletop game is drawing more customer attention than its digital learning platform – and the game is now stocked nationwide at Exclusive Books, with a US retailer also carrying the title. FinMaster’s trajectory has surprised even Fintr’s founders….

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The spirit of Vine returns in the new app Divine

The spirit of Vine returns in the new app Divine

The era of six-second looping creativity is making a comeback with the launch of Divine, a spiritual successor to the beloved short-form video app Vine. While it carries the DNA of the original platform, Divine is a completely independent reboot with no official ties to Vine, Twitter, or X. The project has seen significant backing…

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Uber unveils “everything app” ambitions with hotel bookings and AI features

Uber unveils “everything app” ambitions with hotel bookings and AI features

At its annual Go-Get product showcase, Uber announced a significant expansion of its services, positioning itself as a direct competitor in the travel and personal assistance markets. The updates aim to transform the platform into a comprehensive travel hub, rivalling the “everything app” vision often associated with competitors like X. Read: ASUS launches the dual-screen…

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Cape Town city app adds emergency response

Cape Town city app adds emergency response

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….

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