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Ventureburn: How wider broadband access can help businesses solve their recruitment issues

Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban and rural areas. Aside from the data cost savings, this presents businesses with a number of opportunities when it comes to hiring people and developing and retaining skills.

Mining Business Africa: Soon, your factory roof will power your delivery vehicles

South African businesses’ large solar installations to overcome load shedding could fuel their road fleets in future, says Justin Coetzee, CEO of fleet technology company GoMetro.

Business Tech: Euphoria Telecom launches new corporate sales division to service bigger businesses

With 13 years of experience providing world-class business phone solutions primarily to SMEs, Euphoria Telecom is increasing its focus on larger businesses with the launch of a Corporate Sales Division.

IOL: Three simple ways businesses can cut costs in an inflationary environment

Inflationary pressures that have affected ordinary South Africans’ wallets in recent years have also had a substantial impact on businesses.

ITWeb: Insurtech firm Root appoints UK country manager

Root Platform, a low-code, API-first insurance technology platform provider headquartered in Cape Town, has appointed Alex Astengo as UK country manager, based in London.

Bizcommunity: Talking to chatbots sucks, but it doesn’t have to

Most chatbots suck. Industry mavens promised that they would fundamentally transform customer service, however, they haven’t lived up to that hype. They can be effective and helpful with the right ancillary tools and it’s easier than you might think.

ITWeb Africa: Could automating debt conversations help businesses bolster their bottom lines?

Call centre agents often bear the brunt of consumer’s frustrations when they make debt collection calls. Technology can help businesses meet their customers where they are, and make the experience less emotive and more productive..

Gadget: Peach bowled over by Joburg Super Kings

A big name from the tech world will appear for the first time on shirts when the Joburg Super Kings kicks off Season 2 of the SA20 tournament on 10 January 2024. The Kings are the South African professional T20 franchise cricket team and will now be sponsored by online payment platform Peach Payments.

Moneyweb: Tech in 2024

Ask most South Africans what they expect in 2024, and you’ll get comments about Eskom, elections and tightening budgets. But what are tech business owners expecting in 2024? Here are some predictions for the coming year.