Fujifilm introduces Apeos multifunction printer range in South Africa

Fujifilm introduces Apeos multifunction printer range in South Africa

High resolution LED printheads, advanced toner technology, and certified security define the new Apeos line-up Fujifilm has launched its Apeos multifunction printer (MFP) range in South Africa, engineered for demanding A3 and A4 office environments. At the core of the Apeos devices are Fujifilm’s Super EA-Eco toner and high resolution LED printheads, delivering market-leading print…

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Africa: Withdrawal of U.S. Aid Has Hurt South Africa’s HIV Programme

Africa: Oxfam Reaction to Stiglitz Extraordinary Committee On Inequality Report for South African G20

In reaction to the Stiglitz G20 Extraordinary Committee Report on Inequality published today, Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International, said: “This historic report could not be timelier. It is a high-water mark in international recognition of the inequality crisis. The Inequality Emergency is destroying our democracies, corroding our societies and undermining our economies. An…

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Nvidia solidifies AI dominance with major South Korea infrastructure deals

Nvidia solidifies AI dominance with major South Korea infrastructure deals

Nvidia is dramatically expanding its presence in South Korea, securing massive deals with the country’s largest companies and the government itself to build out national AI infrastructure. These partnerships underscore the pivotal role Nvidia ‘s hardware plays in global AI ambition. Read: Nvidia becomes first $5-trillion company amid AI boom The collaborations involve the deployment…

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South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services

South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS Government plans to launch the “alpha” (pre-beta) version of its revamped central website this month, according to according to an update of the second phase of government’s Operation Vulindlela programme. The www.gov.za portal acts as a central gateway to information on government services and initiatives. President Cyril Ramaphosa said during…

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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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BYD to launch Sealion 5 PHEV in South Africa

BYD to launch Sealion 5 PHEV in South Africa

Just weeks after announcing that it plans to launch a nationwide, high-speed electric vehicle charging network in South Africa, China’s largest car maker by sales, BYD, has announced it will launch another plug-in hybrid EV in the local market. The BYD Sealion 5 is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV that pairs a 1.5l petrol…

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7 top cyberthreats to be aware of in South Africa

7 top cyberthreats to be aware of in South Africa

Cyberthreats in South Africa are escalating. For the fourth consecutive year, the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 ranked cyberthreats as the most significant global business risk, and South Africa is among the top 20 countries where this remains the number one concern. Every small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) therefore needs to take cybersecurity seriously across all…

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Fintechs outpacing banks in South Africa’s informal economy

Fintechs outpacing banks in South Africa’s informal economy

Annelene Dippenaar Fintech companies have taken a boots-on-the-ground approach to providing fit-for-purpose financial services in township and rural economies – and that’s helping them outpace the banks and drive digital adoption at higher rates. This is according to Annelene Dippenaar, legal, risk and compliance officer at Shop2Shop, who told TechCentral in an interview that fintechs…

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