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Meeting ESG demands is possible despite South Africa’s problems, the question is how
South Africa is a complex landscape for Environmental, Social and Governance requirements. Water scarcity, energy shortages and carbon emissions heighten environmental concerns while the country’s social challenges, including labour strikes, income inequality and racial disparities, are well documented. From an administrative perspective, political instability and corruption continue to overshadow the nation’s efforts for renewal in
The Lenovo Legion Gaming Ecosystem: Helping Gamers Reach Their Impossible with AI Chip-Powered Devices
At the core of this new gaming lineup is the family of Lenovo’s proprietary hardware AI chips—called LA AI chips–and the advantages they bring to both Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ gaming laptops. First introduced last CES, this year’s LA AI chips are mightier than ever, enabling Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ laptops to achieve even higher
Samsung introduces new smart home features including ‘AI characters’
Samsung is looking to elevate the intelligence of smart homes, particularly those integrated with Samsung products. At its CES 2024 presentation in Las Vegas, Samsung unveiled enhancements and features for its SmartThings home automation ecosystem. One standout addition is the Now Plus dashboard, set to appear on selected Samsung TVs. This feature activates as users
Mercedes reveals ‘dialogue partner’ voice assistant
The German automaker, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new virtual assistant at the CES electronics trade fair on Monday, which is capable of providing context-based suggestions, as well as engaging in dialogue with users, signalling another step forward in the use of artificial intelligence in cars. According to the company, the assistant is also tone intelligent
Nigerian Oludayo Ojerinde Unveils Cutting-Edge Health Chatbot Solution
The Nigerian born artificial intelligence specialist, Oludayo Ojerinde has just launched a new health-focused chatbot in Lagos. This innovative chatbot has the potential to transform how healthcare is accessed and cater to the healthcare needs in Nigeria. The aim of the chatbot is to address significant issues in the healthcare industry, such as long hospital
Globacom users may not be able to make calls to MTN due to unpaid debts in the next 10 days
MTN Nigeria has reportedly received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to partially disconnect subscribers on the Globacom network due to a lingering unpaid interconnection debt. This means that the telecoms company has approved to terminate the connection in days (18th January) except otherwise determined by the Commission. The NCC, through Reuben Muoka, its
Discovery Alaska signs a mining lease agreement gold project in the US state of Alaska
Discovery Alaska, the Australian mineral exploration company, has signed a binding mining lease agreement with Doyon for its Vinasale gold project in the US state of Alaska. Discovery has secured a lease covering approximately 6,500 hectares, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion strategy. Under this agreement, Discovery Alaska obtains exclusive rights for mineral exploration, development,
AI set to take over at CES 2024
Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, will be absent from the CES trade show in Las Vegas in the upcoming week. However, the AI fervour ignited by his company last year will be prominently featured as tech manufacturers endeavour to integrate AI into consumer products. From assistive devices for the visually impaired and security systems
Sharing music during calls? WhatsApp bringing in major changes to the app
Meta platforms is currently working on a couple of new features for its instant messaging app, WhatsApp. The company regularly adds new capabilities to the mobile app even though it often lags behind its primary rival, Telegram. However, WhatsApp also has a significantly larger user base and must take great care before rolling out new
Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Look Out For in 2024
As society increasingly immerses itself in the digital realm, cybersecurity emerges as a paramount concern. Discussions on the dark web often spotlight topics like hacking tutorials, unauthorized photo leaks, and the misuse of AI for fraudulent activities. Cybersecurity specialists from NordVPN delved into the predominant themes on the most extensive dark web forum to forecast
Samsung and Google looking to take on Apple’s Vision Pro
Qualcomm, one of the leading manufacturers of mobile phone processors, has unveiled the Snapdragon XR2+ chip tailored for virtual and mixed reality headsets, positioning itself against Apple's upcoming Vision Pro. Based in San Diego, Qualcomm revealed that this advanced chip, capable of supporting 12 or more high-definition cameras, has already garnered interest from tech giants
Peter Njonjo, CEO and co-founder of Twiga steps down from the company board
Peter Njonjo, the CEO and co-founder of Twiga, has stepped down from the company's board, acknowledging his limited future contribution. This departure aligns with earlier indications of his unexpected exit as CEO in 2023. Njonjo, who established Twiga in 2013, had taken an abrupt six-month break in December 2023. A TechCabal report implies that his
Fisker struggling to meet internal sales goals
Fisker is still a considerable distance away from achieving Henrik Fisker's public commitment of dispatching 300 electric SUVs daily worldwide, as indicated by internal documents reviewed by TechCrunch. Throughout December, the electric vehicle (EV) startup aimed to achieve an internal sales target of 100 to 200 vehicles daily in North America, its primary market for
Intel recruits Justin Hotard to lead its crucial data center unit
Intel has recruited Justin Hotard from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to lead its data center and artificial intelligence (AI) division, marking a strategic move to steer this pivotal segment in the chip giant's revitalization journey. At HPE, Hotard led initiatives in high-performance computing, AI, and labs. In his new role at Intel, he will helm
AXIAN Energy looking to deploy over 460 Megawatts (MW) of utility-scale renewable energy across Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), which is an affiliate of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed a senior secured loan facility amounting to $30 million to AXIAN Energy. This financial backing is pivotal for AXIAN Energy's ambitious plan to deploy over 460 Megawatts (MW) of utility-scale renewable energy across Africa in the
InDrive set to provide loans and credit facilities for drivers for countries Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
The global e-hailing firm with a presence in 47 countries, InDrive, is gearing up to diversify its offerings by stepping into the financial domain. Spearheaded by CEO Arsen Tomsky, the company plans to roll out financial solutions, including modest loans, to drivers in emerging markets. Recognizing the financial hurdles that drivers, especially in regions like
First renewed Koeberg unit passes final test
Eskom has confirmed the successful full load rejection test for the renovated Unit 1 at the Koeberg Power Station on December 30, 2023. According to Eskom, this test was pivotal after the unit's new steam generators were installed, aligning with the stipulations of the South African Grid Code (SAGC). Marking a significant milestone, Eskom views
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 set to debut on January 17th
Samsung's mobile division has moved away from grand-scale unveilings and is no longer reserving major phone announcements for the weeks leading up to Mobile World Congress. The upcoming Unpacked event is scheduled for January 17, just over a week after CES concludes. If history is any indication, this event will likely introduce Samsung's new flagship
MTN Group Executives allocated millions in new shares
MTN Group executives have been granted significant shares as part of the company's performance share plan, set to vest over a three-year period. On the 29th of December, MTN made this share allocation public through a notification to investors via the JSE stock exchange news service. As per the announcement, the group's CEO, Ralph Mupita,
Eskom Appeals for Load Shedding Court Ruling Instead of Fixing Power Crisis
ActionSA expresses deep concern and disappointment that, amidst South Africa's dire financial challenges, the President, the Minister of Electricity, and Eskom have opted to seek leave to appeal the significant judgment delivered by the Full Bench of the North Gauteng High Court on December 1, 2023. This pivotal judgment deemed load shedding unconstitutional and mandated