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MTN MoMo to Revolutionize Payments with PayShap Partnership

Partnership for Progress: MTN SA collaborates with Investec to introduce PayShap, a real-time payment service, to its MoMo platform, marking a significant step towards transforming the mobile payment landscape in South Africa.
Financial Inclusivity: The integration of PayShap into the MoMo platform aims to serve the unbanked population by providing accessible and low-fee mobile banking services, emphasizing MTN’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion.
Innovative Collaboration: With Investec as the banking sponsor and Electrum providing technical expertise, the partnership draws inspiration from successful global models, heralding a future where digital payments revolutionize financial accessibility and efficiency in South Africa.

Thobo Khathola embarked on a mission in 2015 to uplift Southern African youth by providing them with robotics and coding education.
Despite starting from modest beginnings as a university tutor operating from his car’s boot, Khathola’s passion and determination have driven him to empower countless young minds.
Through innovative education initiatives, Khathola is bridging the digital divide, instilling essential skills, and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among Southern African youth.

Meta’s Enhanced AI Assistant: Meta, formerly Facebook, has introduced an upgraded AI assistant powered by the latest version of its open-source Llama large language model, Llama 3.
Improved Intelligence and Speed: The new AI assistant boasts enhanced intelligence and speed, making it the most advanced freely accessible AI tool available, according to Meta’s co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Commitment to Responsible AI Deployment: Meta emphasizes its commitment to responsible AI deployment, including proactive measures to mitigate risks associated with AI technology and incorporating community-driven improvements into future iterations of its AI assistant.

Stack Overflow and Google announce partnership to integrate Stack Overflow’s knowledge base into Google Cloud services.
The OverflowAPI program will provide AI companies access to Stack Overflow’s data for AI applications.
Collaboration aims to streamline developer workflow, ensuring access to validated answers while preserving the human element.

Philips, a renowned manufacturer of healthcare equipment, has announced the suspension of sales for its sleep apnea machines in the

Rumours suggest Microsoft is considering bringing Xbox exclusives like Sea of Thieves to rival platforms.
Xbox CFO hinted at a change in strategy, aiming to extend first-party experiences to diverse gaming screens.
While Xbox Game Pass won’t come to PlayStation or Nintendo, bringing exclusive titles to competitors remains under consideration.

Challenges in China: Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China due to increased competition, macroeconomic concerns, and government bans.
CEO’s Active Role: Tim Cook is actively engaged in addressing the situation, visiting stores, suppliers, and Chinese officials.
Holiday Quarter Crucial: Investors are closely watching Apple’s performance in the upcoming holiday quarter to gauge its turnaround prospects.

Release date expected in December 2023 (China) and February/March 2024 (South Africa)

Price range likely to be similar to previous models (e.g., Xiaomi 13 series)

Features rumoured to include Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, impressive cameras, and fast charging capabilities.

In the dynamic world of business, having a reliable laptop is not just a luxury, but a necessity. As a