Technology
Startups, digital payments and connectivity.
13 stories

Digital payments surge as QR codes reach small businesses
From corner shops to vegetable markets, scanning to pay has become ordinary.

Demo report: Making an online service kiosk easier to use
A fictional service desk shows how a detailed technology story can cover access, documents and personal-data safety together. It is not an official service notice.

Young startup raises seed funding to shorten the farm supply chain
The company connects farmers directly to retailers.

Internet service reaches more rural areas
Villages newly connected by optical fibre have begun receiving service.

Staying safe with QR payments
Check the amount, recipient and transaction record.

How to use digital public services
The basics of accounts, documents and tracking applications.

Passwords and two-factor authentication
Simple habits that help protect an account.

Challenges in rural internet access
The roles of connectivity, electricity, devices and skills.

How to test a startup idea
Learn from the problem, users and a small prototype.

How to spot an online scam
Warning signs in unusual requests, fake links and urgency.

Protecting privacy when using apps
Review permissions, shared information and settings.

Taking a small business online
The basics of product information, contact and feedback.

Using AI tools in education
Check sources and preserve independent understanding.