20m set-top boxes roll off Altech UEC line
Set-top box developer and manufacturer Altech UEC SA has celebrated the production of its 20-millionth set-top box. “This is an important milestone in the history of Altech UEC since we first started manufacturing set-top boxes back in 1993,” says Danie du Toit, group...Barclays buys into SA peer-to-peer lender
Barclays Africa Group has acquired a 49% stake in peer-to-peer marketplace RainFin. The investment is set to give a major boost to the emerging sector of lending exchanges and social lending in South Africa. “We’re excited to have finalised this transaction with...Metered airport taxis get Nedbank solution
Nedbank, in partnership with iMobilise Transportation Systems, has introduced an integrated taxi meter and card acceptance solution into 200 metered taxis, using the Nedbank PocketPOS device to accept fare payment with a credit or debit card. “This is an exciting...Youth take to FNB banking app
FNB’s latest banking app statistics reveal that the youth market, age 18 to 25 years, has shown the highest growth in app uptake and usage with an 8% increase from 6% in 2011 when it launched, to 14% this year – the highest growth across all age demographics. As of 31...U-Start conference targets entrepreneurs
International investment advisory firm U-Start is running a conference for early-stage ventures featuring business pitches from top African enterprises, discussions with national and international investors, elite speakers and panellists. The U-Start Conference will...