http://www.kaya959.co.za/ South Africa may not be home to Silicon Valley, but we sure have a thriving start up and tech market. In this feature we chat Tech startups, innovators and app developers on their latest consumer-focussed innovations. Technology en Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:12:48 +0200 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:48:24 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Kaya 959 no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p782/logo_9715_20260130_111703_1400.jpeg http://www.kaya959.co.za/ South Africa may not be home to Silicon Valley, but we sure have a thriving start up and tech market. Kaya 959 episodic Kaya 959 digital@kaya959.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1670713 https://iono.fm/e/1670713 Technology Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200 0 0 Predictive Risk Analytics 0 0 Kaya 959 full 12:13 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1651979 https://iono.fm/e/1651979 Technology Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:53:00 +0200 0 0 Cell C : Business Launch 0 0 Kaya 959 full 13:28 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1649555 https://iono.fm/e/1649555 Technology Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:43:00 +0200 0 0 Top social media trends to watch in 2026 0 0 Kaya 959 full 10:54 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1647235 https://iono.fm/e/1647235 Technology Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:21:00 +0200 0 0 Financial Services CEOs double down on AI, resilience and growth in 2026 0 0 Kaya 959 full 17:22 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1644600 https://iono.fm/e/1644600 Technology Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:28:00 +0200 0 0 Technological shift for mining in Africa 0 0 Kaya 959 full 6:10 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1642247 https://iono.fm/e/1642247 That’s the promise of stablecoins. Dr Wiehann Olivier, Partner and Head of Fintech, Digital Assets & Private Equity at Forvis Mazars and Gugulethu discuss the quiet revolution integrating stablecoins and blockchain into everyday financial activity. ]]> Technology Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:38:00 +0200 0 0 Stablecoins: The quiet revolution SA can’t ignore - Kaya Biz 0 0 Kaya 959 full 12:28 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1643231 https://iono.fm/e/1643231 That’s the promise of stablecoins. Dr Wiehann Olivier, Partner and Head of Fintech, Digital Assets & Private Equity at Forvis Mazars and Gugulethu discuss the quiet revolution integrating stablecoins and blockchain into everyday financial activity. ]]> Technology Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 Stablecoins: The quiet revolution SA can’t ignore 0 0 Kaya 959 full 12:28 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1640874 https://iono.fm/e/1640874
A South African-born start-up is rewriting the rules of car ownership and potentially the future of mobility. We’re joined in studio by Themba Mgimeti, engineer, former Bolt manager, and co-founder of CarShareNova, the new peer-to-peer car-sharing platform shaking up the rental industry.

CarShareNova works much like Airbnb, but for cars: vehicle owners rent out their premium vehicles directly to verified users through a fully digital, AI-powered marketplace. With more than 250 cars valued at over R200 million already listed, the platform offers renters more choice and gives owners the chance to turn a depreciating asset into steady income. ]]> Technology Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:46:00 +0200 0 0 Car rental platform allows vehicle owners to earn cash 0 0 Kaya 959 full 14:07 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1639679 https://iono.fm/e/1639679 Glitch Portal is the team behind Themba The Last Hope, a narrative-driven game inspired by South African landscapes, language and mythology. Gugulethu is joined by the founder of Glitch Portal to talk about the business of game development, cultural storytelling and what it takes to build a studio in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. ]]> Technology Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:51:00 +0200 0 0 Building a gaming business rooted in African storytelling 0 0 Kaya 959 full 8:10 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1640875 https://iono.fm/e/1640875
In a world where smartphones are the new gateway to opportunity, access remains a challenge for millions of South Africans. Despite widespread mobile connectivity, only 47% of devices in use locally are smartphones leaving a significant portion of the population disconnected from the digital economy that contributes nearly 19% to South Africa’s GDP.

This week on Kaya Biz, we unpack how PayJoy is changing that narrative. The company is pioneering flexible smartphone payment plans that open doors to financial inclusion, digital access, and economic participation. With over 17 million customers globally and a rapidly expanding South African footprint, PayJoy is giving more people the tools to learn, work, and connect in a mobile-first economy. ]]> Technology Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 PayJoy Broadens Access to Smartphones in SA 0 0 Kaya 959 full 18:59 Tech & Innovation https://iono.fm/e/1640879 https://iono.fm/e/1640879
Taiwan has slapped export restrictions on semiconductors bound for South Africa a move that threatens industries from car manufacturing to cloud computing. The decision follows Pretoria’s downgrading of Taiwan’s diplomatic office, a gesture widely seen as bowing to Beijing. With Taiwan controlling up to 90% of the world’s most advanced chips, the ripple effects could be severe, from pricier electronics to delays in digital transformation projects.

So what triggered this high-stakes standoff, which sectors stand to lose the most, and could South Africa end up more dependent on China’s less advanced chipmakers? ]]> Technology Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa caught in the crossfire of global chip wars. 0 0 Kaya 959 full 18:28 Tech & Innovation