Importing electronics for resale? What you need to know about International Payments
Without imports, South Africa’s electronics sector would be almost non-existent. Outside of a few niche items such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components, and some specialized equipment, almost everything else is manufactured elsewhere. Even when an item is assembled locally, it’s usually with imported components. Sars figures show that the
Read more5 cybersecurity trends SA businesses must watch in 2024
South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape is growing more hazardous, with the country emerging as the hub of cybercrime in Africa, according to a recent Interpol report. It’s essential for local businesses to track trends that shape the sector as cyber threats continue to increase. Langa Dube, Regional Director for Tata Consultancy
Read moreShekel Mobility, a B2B marketplace for auto dealers in Africa, raises $7M led by Ventures Platform and MaC VC
The World Economic Forum states that Africa has an average annual demand for 2.4 million cars and 300,000 commercial vehicles. This demand is increasing because of a continent-wide increase in disposable income, strong middle-class growth and rapid urbanization. But while most cars meeting this demand are used, car ownership in
Read moreHashtag Trending Nov.13-Microsoft blocks access to ChatGPT; Starlink accounts cancelled; SanDisk Extreme Pro Solid State repeated failures
Microsoft blocks access to ChatGPT. Starlink customers are left hanging when accounts are cancelled and no customer support can be reached. SanDisk Extreme Pro Solid State causes a class action lawsuit for hardware failures and lost data AND What if AI bots could name themselves? These and more top
Read moreCruise spirals and LTA’s airship breaks cover in Silicon Valley
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Read moreBose QuietComfort Ultra earn their name and maybe even their $429 price tag
For years, any time someone asked what brand of headphones they should buy for a flight, the answer was a simple one syllable: Bose. The company’s QuietComfort line had long been synonymous with drowning out plane noise on long flights. But over the last several years, the question has become
Read moreKeep IT complexity in check with pragmatic composable commerce
Mariano Gomide de Faria Contributor Mariano Gomide de Faria has over 20 years of experience in digital commerce and is the founder and co-CEO of global enterprise digital commerce platform VTEX. Legacy digital commerce architectures are no longer sustainable in today’s commerce arena. With every component tightly integrated into a
Read moreHow Inversion Art is trying to become the Y Combinator of the arts world
What if a little bit of investment, a splash of mentoring and practical support, a slew of introductions, and a whole lot of belief could be used to help artists with their careers? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreThree human mistakes VCs often make, and how understanding them can help entrepreneurs fundraise better
The sheer number of non-economic mistakes made by VCs due to their human nature is seriously underestimated. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreKlarna’s and Affirm’s very good week
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! Due to the U.S. holiday, this is an abbreviated edition. Buy now, pay later comeback
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