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Pan-African fintech firm Moment has announced the close of its $22 million (R362 million) Series A funding round.

Funding boost for MultiChoice-backed Moment The fintech firm raises R362 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its Pan-African payment infrastructure platform.

Samsung and Tshimologong have welcomed a new cohort of aspiring software developers, continuing an initiative aimed at equipping graduates with hands-on industry experience.

Samsung, Tshimologong mark latest intake of software development training The Samsung-backed software development programme has produced 89 graduates since 2020, with a 79% job absorption rate across six intakes.

ICASA has confirmed the forthcoming industrial action by members of NEHAWU, which is scheduled to commence tomorrow.

Salary impasse sparks industrial action at ICASA The regulator confirms the forthcoming industrial action by union members, which is scheduled to commence tomorrow.

The Gauteng Department of Education opens online admissions applications for leaners beginning grades one and eight in 2027.

GP education switches on 2027 online admissions The Gauteng Department of Education opens online admissions applications for learners beginning grades one and eight in 2027.

Industry says National Treasury’s latest attempt to regulate crypto is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of blockchain technology.

Treasury ‘is treating crypto like banknotes’ Industry says National Treasury's crypto manual applies fiat money thinking to crypto-currency, publishing rules before the regulations are even finalised.

The Digital Wellness Index shows SA's digital transformation is delivering substantial benefits, but warns of excessive connectivity and digital overload.

Digital overload threatens SA’s digital wellbeing The Digital Wellness Index shows SA’s digital transformation is delivering substantial benefits, but warns of excessive connectivity and digital overload.

Clerify is expanding its legal client onboarding platform, aiming to help SA law firms digitise client intake, automate compliance processes and reduce paperwork.

Clerify SA expands legal client onboarding platform The legal technology platform built to digitise client onboarding for law firms is planning to expand its reach nationwide.

Absa has implemented an AI and optical character recognition solution to improve the efficiency of the debt review process.

Absa deploys AI to speed up debt review process The bank implements an AI and optical character recognition solution to improve the efficiency of the debt review process.

FNB South Africa plans to expand smart ID and passport services to 240 branches nationwide by December 2026, building on more than 570,000 documents processed through its partnership with Home Affairs since 2015.

FNB to expand smart ID services to 240 branches by December The expansion builds on more than 570 000 smart IDs and passports processed through the partnership with Home Affairs since 2015.

Mouse for the mouth

California-based Augmental has introduced its tongue-controlled MouthPad. Custom-made for each user and fitting over the upper teeth like a retainer, its pressure-sensitive trackpad rests on the palate and, combined with head tracking, can be used to move a cursor, click and swipe.

Photograph by Digital Trends
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/you-can-now-buy-a-computer-mouse-controlled-entirely-by-your-tongue/