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Mr. Dan Marokane appointed as GCE of Eskom Holdings
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) extends a warm welcome to the appointment of Mr Dan Marokane as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Eskom Holdings. As an essential State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) falling under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), SANEDI is eager to collaborate closely with Mr. Marokane and his
Qualcomm completes first year of Africa Innovation Platform
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the completion of the first year of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. The platform has provided resources and support for local universities, ten small-to-medium sized startups, and grant participants. The program exposed these groups
In another first, CCI South Africa opens a new contact centre in Umlazi
In another South African first, Business Procurement Outsourcing (BPO) industry leader CCI South Africa officially opened its new Umlazi contact centre at Umlazi Mega City today. This new building reflects the company’s desire to make it easier for its employees to get to work, and for people from previously disadvantaged communities to take advantage of
Finding payment solutions that support students and educators alike
Education is a cornerstone of our country’s future success, yet the burden of tuition fees, combined with the current cost-of-living crisis, are the cause of a great deal of stress and anxiety for parents and students. At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary education institutions. In January 2023, tertiary education
Live seamlessly with the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 this new year
Huawei has officially launched its latest PC, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, and it has some mind blowing features you cannot miss. See what the product has to offer below: 1. Huawei’s Seamless AI Living at your fingertips Huawei is committed to building an all-connected world where every person, every family and every organisation can
Huawei Unveils its First Open-ear Earbuds and its Largest and Most Powerful Tablet
Huawei unveiled its latest tablets, laptops, and earbuds at the Huawei Innovative Product Launch event themed "Creation of Beauty" in Dubai today. Among the new devices launched at the event were the HUAWEI FreeClip — a pair of fashionable earbuds with an open ear design, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2″ — Huawei's largest tablet to
Trend Micro Container Security Evolution Saves SOC Teams Up to Two Weeks of Time Per Incident
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a prominent global cybersecurity provider, has unveiled the latest advancement in its cloud container security features for its flagship platform. This recent enhancement provides comprehensive safeguards, detection capabilities, and responsive measures, empowering a secure digital transformation journey. The new capabilities simplify investigations by enabling analysts to prioritise incidents
Student Funding cut by 13.7 Billion Rand
South Africans can make a difference in the lives of young students who dream of becoming the professionals that can build and shape our country in the future. The news of an R13.7 billion cut in the budget for higher education will have a massive impact on these academic ideals and hopes to equip young
Stories of Tenacity: B2B Credit a Catalyst for SA's SMEs
In South Africa's chaotic, unforgiving business environment, where the line between thriving and failing is thin for SMEs, the stories of SA’s entrepreneurs speak volumes. Recent findings from the SA chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organisation reveal that access to funding is a persistent, top-of-mind concern for SA’s small business owners. Though liquidations have decreased substantially
Veeam Expands Cyber Protection Capabilities and Adds AI Assistance
Veeam® Software, recognized as the leading provider in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, has officially launched the Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update. This comprehensive update encompasses Veeam Backup & Replication™ v12.1, along with Veeam ONE v12.1 and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v7. The primary focus of this release is on radical resilience, featuring numerous features and
Beware quick-fix generic parts before heading off on holiday
With the car loaded, fueled, and the kids surprisingly cooperative, and the weather ideal for a long drive, an unexpected sound disrupts the joyful atmosphere. The family SUV, unfortunately, isn't in the holiday spirit. This scenario is all too familiar for many South Africans, as last-minute mechanical glitches before summer road trips can be the
Big things happening for South Africa’s L&D sector
The transformations witnessed in the realm of learning and development this year serve as a significant indicator of what lies ahead in 2024 and beyond. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning has led to substantial cost reductions, rendering eLearning more accessible to South Africans. The industry's focus has shifted from the crisis mentality
Read the label when Appliance Shopping
Household appliances can be electricity guzzlers, especially geysers, refrigerators, lights, laundry equipment and ovens. Not only do they inflate your electricity bill, but in South Africa they add to the stress that the national grid is under, particularly in the mornings and evenings when bathrooms and kitchens are most in use. Energy efficient appliances are,
SOLA Group Starts Construction On Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Project
The SOLA Group has started construction on a groundbreaking and innovative new renewable energy initiative. The multi-buyer project is a 195 megawatt (DC) solar PV plant which will be the first to sell power to multiple buyers across the country on flexible terms, allowing energy users to access short-term clean power contracts to meet their
Rigel Resource Acquisition in talks to buy R7.9 billion South African gold miner
The New York-listed blank-check company, Rigel Resource Acquisition Corp. Is currently in talks to combine with a South African gold miner. According to the Daily Investor, the deal could value Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company at as much as $425 million (R7.9 billion). The blank check company backed by Orion Resource Partners, an asset manager overseeing
South Africa comes against Botswana’s fresh produce ban extension
The South African government urgently requested a meeting with Botswana officials following the extension of a ban on fresh produce imports that was initially set to expire this month. Botswana has prolonged the prohibition until 2025 and expanded the list of restricted items. In response, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko
Elon Musk is looking to raise $1 billion for xAI
Reports have revealed Elon Musk is looking to raise $1 billion (R18 billion) in funding for his AI company, xAI. According to an SEC filing, the man behind Tesla, SpaceX and X has already raised about $135 million so far from four unnamed investors, with the first sale occurring on the 29th of November. This
Nigerian Stocks Fintech Success
Two Nigerian stocks that transformed into fintech providers are among the hottest in the market this year. Chams has surged over 800%, topping Nigeria’s 151-member all-share index, while Computer Warehouse Group has rallied nearly sevenfold, claiming the number-four spot. Their success highlights the potential within a country with low bank branch densities and a sizable
AI Alliance Promotes Open-source Artificial Intelligence
A coalition named the AI Alliance, which involves Meta Platforms, IBM, and over 40 other entities, is dedicated to fostering open-source AI initiatives. Their focus spans responsible AI development, safety tools, and expanding open-source AI models. The main goal is to collaborate on hardware, engage with academic researchers, and establish governance structures. Meta's president, Nick
Businesses must ensure their ERP software is secure in the wake of cyber-attacks
There’s no question about technology’s role in driving business evolution and revolution, but it also creates new layers of cyber-threats to organizations. New technologies are driving up cybercrimes, and businesses should put the proper measures in place to safeguard their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems against cyberattacks, which can result in unprecedented and devastating effects.