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Telkom grows in 5G adoption, reaching over 8m South Africans
Telkom is getting growth in 5G adoption among local customers, despite the local industry being marred by several barriers to implementation. Launching the fifth-generation technology in partnership with Huawei back in October, the telecoms group became the latest telco to step into SA’s increasingly competitive 5G market. During that time, the company revealed that it
4 200MW renewable in energy bids approved by Nersa
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has given the green light to a generation of licences for five preferred bidders of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The five selected bidders were approved at the department’s Bid Window 6 at the regulator’s meeting on
100,000 of jobs at stake due to visa mess
The gridlock that is affecting work-permit applications in South Africa is currently limiting expansion by German companies in the country and its threatening operations that support 100,000 jobs. Since South Africa is working to improve an approval system to make it easier and quicker to get permits, the snarl-up that was exacerbated by the Covid-19
Alibaba, Huawei venture into AI
Alibaba Group and Huawei Technologies have recently revealed that they have new products, which include an artificial intelligence image generator and an AI model upgrade as Chinese companies jostle for position in the global AI race. The Alibaba subsidiary, Alibaba Cloud presented at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai an image generator named Tongyi
Kariba solar project needs R4.7-billion in funding
Zimbabwe’s industrial electricity consumers and exporters has an aim to raise R4.7-billion (US$250-million) to build the first phase of floating solar panels on the world’s largest dam. A pre-feasibility study revealed that members of the Intensive Energy User Group, which also includes mining companies, will own 52% of a development company for the project to
Tecno launches 5G smartphone in SA
Tecno, the Chinese smartphone brand has launched a 5G-capable smartphone in SA, announcing the local availability of its Spark 10 5G. This launch comes as SA has witnessed an influx of 5G-enabled devices from big smartphone manufacturers over the couple of years, as mobile operators ramp-up 5G services. Tecno is a smartphone brand from China’s
Threads: Meta launches text-based Twitter rival
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has launched Threads, which is a text-based rival to Twitter. It already had more than 5-million sign-ups in the first few hours – but its release in Europe has been delayed over data privacy concerns. Threads at the moment is the biggest challenger yet to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which has
Yoco launches Neo Touch
Yoco has revealed that is has now launched a new Yoco Neo Touch card machine, which offers unlimited 4G data and all-day battery life. Coming at a cost of R899, in order for businesses to start transacting immediately once they have the small blue device, is to sign up on the Yoco app to process
justice department nailed by Info Regulator over cyberattack
The Information Regulator has given out a R5-million administrative fine on the department of justice & constitutional development. This punishment is said to be the first of its kind in South Africa and follows the justice department’s failure to comply with an enforcement notice issued on 9 May within the given 31-day period. The requirements
Telkom’s Yep introduces AI to the platform to boost SME efficiency
Telkom’s Business online marketplace for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Yep, has revealed that it now has infused artificial intelligence (AI) on its platform. This AI tool is set to accompany two new digital solutions to assist SMEs with reputation management and social marketing. Yep is described as a digital marketplace where customers can search
Best Private banks in South Africa
Taking the number one spot at the 2023 Intellidex Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers Awards was Nedbank Private Wealth, which was closely followed by Standard Bank Private Banking and RMB Private Bank. the Intellidex Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers survey recently held it’s twelfth edition, and it ranks wealth managers and private bankers
Concerns for new food labels in SA
Experts at Webber Wentzel have revealed that the new food labelling laws that the Department of Health wants to introduce may be more harmful than good. It was in April when the minister proposed changes to the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, which opened the Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs for
SABC Working on a New TV Licence plan
SABC is still fighting the uphill battle of trying to get South Africans to pay their TV Licences, with the government working on a new model to counter the culture of non-payment. As a response to a recent written parliamentary Q&A, the Mondli Gungubele who is the Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital
CSIR and AIDC collaborate to strengthen SA’s e-mobility prospects
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) together with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) have partnered up and have come into an agreement that focuses on new energy vehicles (NEVs) and skills development. NEV is a type of vehicle that uses alternative energy sources instead of only using traditional fossil fuels. It is
Telkom auctioning properties costing R500 million
Telkom is in the process of getting ready to auction off 50 properties across the country which are estimated to be worth more than R500 million. Telkom’s National Portfolio Disposal of 50 properties will be auctioned off by property auction house In2Assets on the 22nd of August 2023. In2assets is said to be mandated to
SAP appoints New MD in Southern Africa
The German enterprise software giant SAP, has replaced Cathy Smith and appointed Kholiwe Makhohliso as the managing director to lead its Southern African operation. Kholiwe Makhohliso is a seasoned tech exec, who has worked with a German software company, which was , Software AG. The newly appointed MD has over has 20 years of experience
How to safeguard VOIP communications
VOIP technology has revolutionised telecommunications, as it offers cost-effective and flexible solutions for all kinds of businesses. But the convenience of VOIP also comes with the potential for security vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive information and communications. In 2022 research showed that there is a rise in attacks that are targeting VOIP providers. The total
food supply in South Africa under threat
PwC has revealed that South Africa is looking at a risk of heightened food insecurity since load-shedding, adverse weather, and deteriorating infrastructure disrupting the country’s food supply. The firm’s financial advisory, South Africa Economic Outlook which was released in June, discussed how businesses could respond to the difficulties of the current economic conditions. At the
Ellies wants to make a transformation with Bundu Power acquisition
Ellies is currently planning on transforming to become a smart infrastructure business that focuses on alternative energy supply, backup water systems, and smart home technologies through its acquisition of Bundu Power. Founded by Ellie Salkow in 1979, Ellies started with only five employees, selling only television aerials. The company then created Elsat with the advent
Pothole Patrol app gets an AI upgrade
Discovery Insure has upgraded the system to the Pothole Patrol mobile app, including advanced artificial intelligence (AI) software on it to make it easier for users to identify road defects and potholes. Since the app was launched, it has led to almost 175 000 potholes in Johannesburg being fixed. A statement revealed that the app