Google pushes digital transformation in Africa with $1 billion investment
By Staff Writer 6 October 2021The investment will include the landing of the subsea cable Equiano which will enable faster internet speeds and lower connectivity costs. It also includes low-interest loans to help small businesses and equity... FULL STORY >
The key to productivity at work is technologies that fit the "Work from Anywhere" culture
By Press Release 21 September 2021Technologies such as automation tools and wearable devices not only offer significant benefits around workforce productivity but also increase collaboration amongst remote teams. FULL STORY >
Top Google Searches for SA - the past 15 years revealed
By Staff Writer 11 August 2021With Google Trends turning 15, Google today released the most searched topics on the search engine over the past 15 years. FULL STORY >
Google launches second Google News Initiative in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey
By Staff Writer 24 February 2021Open call for projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models FULL STORY >
With Valentine’s Day coming, South Africa turns to Google
By Staff Writer 11 February 2021South Africans are getting ready for Valentine's Day by Googling. FULL STORY >
People Cards to help Africans who want to be found on Google Search
By Staff Writer 1 December 2020People Cards allow people to create their presence on Search in the form of a card that includes all the details they want other people to have about them. FULL STORY >
Standard Bank, Mastercard and Google collaborate to help get SMEs selling online
By Staff Writer 19 October 2020Partnership sees SMEs get free access to Standard Bank’s SimplyBlu powered by Mastercard plus free Google Ads to the value of R500. FULL STORY >
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Google releases a new and improved Read Along app for International Literacy Day
By Staff Writer 8 September 2020Google today joins the world in marking International Literacy Day (ILD) by upscaling Read Along, a speech-based reading app designed to help primary school children learn to read - anytime, anywhere. FULL STORY >
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa announces Class 5 online
By Staff Writer 24 June 2020The selected pool of startups for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2020 are from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. FULL STORY >
Google Maps gets Plus Codes for easy address identification
By Staff Writer 29 May 2020Plus Codes are simple, easy to use digital addresses derived from latitude and longitude coordinates FULL STORY >
Google Meet video conferencing made free for everyone
By Staff Writer 29 April 2020Google Cloud today announced it is making Google Meet, Google’s video-conferencing solution, free for everyone, everywhere. FULL STORY >
Google launches tools to help educators and students stay connected
By Staff Writer 26 March 2020Google has announced two new resources to help teachers and students stay connected FULL STORY >
Google plans to train 20 000 women across Africa this year
By Staff Writer 11 March 2020In honour of International Women’s Day, Google today announced it is doubling down on its commitment to women in Africa and aims to train 20 000 women this year. FULL STORY >
Google announces $1M child online safety fund in Africa
By Staff Writer 11 February 2020In recognition of Safer Internet Day today, Google has announced a $1M pan-African Google.org fund. FULL STORY >
Google South Africa gets new country director
By Staff Writer 17 January 2020Google South Africa today announced that Alistair Mokoena will take up the role of country director. FULL STORY >
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