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African fintech NjiaPay raises R35 million in seed funding led by Newion to scale its payment orchestration platform and reduce transaction friction.

In a move that signals a significant shift from traditional studio consolidation toward proprietary technology, Netflix has officially acquired InterPositive, the AI-powered filmmaking startup founded...

Google Launches WAXAL: Open-Source Speech Dataset for African Languages Google Research has officially released WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset covering 27 Sub-Saharan African...

SAA completes its 2026 Bitcoin integration, becoming the first major African airline to accept crypto for all flights following its 2025 announcement.

Paramount Skydance secures Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix withdraws its bid, marking a major shift in global media consolidation.

As we move through 2026, the nonprofit sector finds itself in the grip of a startling paradox. According to the 2026 Nonprofit AI Adoption Report...

Discovery Health has reversed its stance and will absorb the cost of a claims processing error after public backlash from affected medical scheme members.

Discovery Health has asked members to repay thousands after a claims processing error, sparking backlash and questions about accountability.

TikTok Shop introduces digital gift cards in the U.S., expanding its e-commerce offering and competing with Amazon and eBay.

Netflix’s $82B Warner Bros. takeover reshapes Hollywood, triggers political backlash, and heightens antitrust concerns as the future of streaming shifts.

A new FLI report reveals major AI developers like OpenAI and Meta are unprepared for AGI risks, scoring D or worse. Learn why self-regulation is...

Canva launches its South African office in Johannesburg, supporting creators, SMEs, and students through local payments and education initiatives.

OpenAI’s $38B partnership with Amazon Web Services marks a major shift in the AI infrastructure race, expanding beyond Microsoft to scale next-gen compute power.

Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix brings video podcasts to streaming screens in 2026, marking a bold shift toward visual content and creator monetization.

Samsung wins a $16.5B deal to produce Tesla's AI6 chip, marking a major comeback in the chip war with TSMC and boosting its foundry division.

South Africa’s online retail market surged to R71 billion in 2023, reflecting a 29% increase from 2022. With momentum building, it's expected to break the...

Coinbase, once known simply as a crypto exchange, is now crafting a financial superapp that stretches far beyond token trading. With a string of strategic...