The telecommunications sector scored lowest in customer sentiment compared to other major industries in 2024, according to the PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, produced in collaboration with DataEQ. “Sentiment data offers a real-time lens into customer experience performance,” said Liska Kloppers, head of growth at DataEQ. “It empowers brands to act with precision, knowing…
Two South African organisations have been selected to participate in Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator. Chosen from 400 international applications, AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation are part of the 10 organisations that will scale AI‑enabled health services. Image supplied. The programme enables health organisations to scale AI-powered conversational services, expanding access to…
Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at “BB-” and maintain the stable outlook. According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by several factors, including low real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, high poverty and inequality levels, a high and rising government debt-to-GDP ratio,…
US megaretailer Walmart’s move to introduce its own-branded stores in South Africa is going to be met with stiff competition from established retailers, but its advancements in retail technology – spanning its operations from in-store management to its logistics pipeline – could give it an edge. According to Chris Gilmour, investment analyst at Gilmour Research,…
China’s car makers like BYD are fast gaining traction in the South African market South Africa is in talks with Chinese car makers to encourage them to invest in local production, with one manufacturer showing strong interest in building cars locally, a senior government official said. Africa’s most developed car manufacturing hub is at an…
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has arrived in South Africa, combining next-generation performance with an ultra-sleek design. The device is now available on a range of contract and cash deals, offering a compelling package of advanced features and powerful hardware. Read: Nintendo surprises with Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2 The most notable aspects…
iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced that the new iPhone 17 lineup is now available for pre-order online. The devices will officially launch in-store on September 19, 2025. Read: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is “the most Pro” ever Customers can pre-order the new phones for cash starting at R20,799, or on…
South Africa is in discussions with several Chinese automakers to encourage them to invest in local production, according to Zuko Godlimpi, the deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition. Godlimpi told members of parliament that one company has already shown significant interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in either East London or Gqeberha. Read: The…
The price of the iPhone 17 series in South Africa will be lower than the iPhone 16 line-up was at launch — the second year in a row that Apple’s smartphones have reduced in price year over year. The iPhone 17 series, which was unveiled on Tuesday, is now available for pre-order through iStore, the…
Johannesburg — The 12th South African AIDS Conference opened this week at Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, South Africa, as pressure mounted on health systems in the host country and the region. The conference, which runs from September 8-11, drew about 1,400 delegates under the theme Unite for Change, Empower Communities and Redefine Priorities for HIV/AIDS….
