iONLINE launches Sense Hub – empowering businesses to focus on outcomes

iONLINE launches Sense Hub – empowering businesses to focus on outcomes

Sense Hub was created for enterprise customers seeking faster, repeatable delivery of outcomes focused IoT projects. iONLINE Connected Networks, a global IoT connectivity provider, continues its mission to simplify the complexity of IoT by uniting device, connectivity and platform into complete, outcome-driven solutions. That vision comes to life today with the launch of Sense Hub,…

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Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters

Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters

Venezuela announced Tuesday that it was launching a massive military exercise across the country, reportedly involving some 200,000 forces, in response to the increasing presence of U.S. military assets in the region. The announcement by Venezuela’s military came as the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford had entered the…

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Godongwana launches dashboard to curb tender corruption

Godongwana launches dashboard to curb tender corruption

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. In a bid to curb corruption, government has launched the first Procurement Payments Dashboard using data from its Basic Accounting System. This was announced by finance minister Enoch Godongwana, presenting the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in Cape Town, earlier today. According to the minister, this dashboard, which is available on…

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Oni-Tel launches inter-data centre fibre network with Digital Parks Africa

Oni-Tel launches inter-data centre fibre network with Digital Parks Africa

Panel discussion with Digital Parks Africa and Oni-Tel during the Oni-Tel fibre network launch event Oni-Tel Fibre Networks, a fibre-optic cable infrastructure provider in South Africa, has launched an inter-data centre fibre network with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence. This high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across…

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Walmart launches first own-branded store in South Africa

Walmart launches first own-branded store in South Africa

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is set to open its first self-branded store in South Africa at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg’s western suburbs in the coming weeks. This marks a significant development in the local retail landscape, potentially setting the stage for a clash with other global e-commerce giants, such as Amazon, which recently established…

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SA fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding

SA fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding

SME Snapshot has launched an updated version of its business management dashboard, aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrate their financial health more clearly to potential funders. Access to finance remains one of the biggest barriers to SME growth in South Africa, despite the sector contributing over a third of GDP and employing…

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Africa: South Africa Launches National Action Plan to Protect Millions From Substandard and Falsified Medical Products

Africa: South Africa Launches National Action Plan to Protect Millions From Substandard and Falsified Medical Products

On 30 September 2025, South Africa launched its National Action Plan (NAP) to address the persistent threat of substandard and falsified medical products, marking a significant step toward safeguarding public health, protecting people’s health across South Africa and beyond, and strengthening regulatory collaboration. Unveiled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in partnership…

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BISSELL South Africa Launches Through Strategic Partnership With Legend Housewares

BISSELL South Africa Launches Through Strategic Partnership With Legend Housewares

BISSELL, a global leader in floorcare appliances with a legacy spanning 149 years, is proud to announce its official entry into South Africa through a strategic partnership with Legend Housewares. The launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to innovation, accountability, and integrity since its founding in 1876….

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E-waste recycling pilot launches in Jozi

E-waste recycling pilot launches in Jozi

South Africa is estimated to generate over 360 000 tonnes of e-waste annually. An electronic waste (e-waste) recycling pilot project has been introduced, to address the “growing crisis” of e-waste management in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The pilot was launched yesterday in Alexander Township by Bernice Swarts, deputy minister in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…

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