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Apple Intelligence NOW Available in South Africa
Apple Intelligence – a revolutionary personal intelligence system designed to transform how you communicate, work, and express yourself across iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available on all iOS 18.2 compatible Apple products in South African English today. As part of this exciting launch, iStore is proud to offer exclusive iStore Meets sessions—free training events
Crypto Currency – Champion Investment Sector for 2024
Taking a look at the best performing investments in 2024, there have been an interesting array, from Cocoa and Coffee to Crypto and from Gold to Germanium and from freight to eggs. The best performing Commodity for 2024 was the humble Cocoa, with an impressive 181% growth on Cocoa futures in the year. The product
Huawei Unveils a New Era of Foldable Excellence at 'Unfold the Classic' Launch in Dubai
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled several highly anticipated products that usher in a new era of foldable excellence as part of the "Unfold the Classic" HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch held in Dubai on December 12. Among these products is its new foldable smartphone, HUAWEI Mate X6, setting a new standard in foldable smartphones and
Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has announced that it has extended the deadline for entries for the Community Innovation Challenge 2024, until this Friday, 20 December. In calling for applications, COJ has held seven regional briefing sessions for potential applicants to ensure that they understand the scope of the competition requirements. Key Challenge Focus: The
Breaking News today – Tuesday 17 December 2024
Business & Tech News Copper Prices Slide on China Slump: Copper futures fell to around $4.11 per pound in early trade today, sliding for the fifth straight session amid persistent demand concerns in a slowing Chinese economic sector. Data showed that retail sales in China slowed more than expected in November, while industrial production grew
South Africa’s Credit Market Shows Signs of Improvement
Vehicle Finance Volumes Increased for the First Time in Two Years According to TransUnion’s newly released Q3 2024 South Africa Industry Insights Report, consumption credit products (credit cards, personal loans, retail revolving lines) continued to experience growth, with originations growing by 14.4% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3 2024. Consumers are find ways to adapt to the
FinTech's – Bridging Gaps for Township Merchants
With around 8% of the population still unbanked in South Africa, the township economy and related services is still predominantly driven by cash. Merchants operating in townships and rural areas remain underserved by the mainstream financial services sector. This has driven a vibrant development opportunity within the Fintech sector with companies looking to address their
Sundar Pichai Introduces Google Gemini 2.0: A Leap into the Agentic AI Era
For over 26 years, Google has pursued its mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. This vision has driven continuous innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in organizing and interpreting information. When Google unveiled Gemini 1.0 in December, it was a breakthrough—the
Why monetary expansion is harmful and unnecessary
As monetary policies across Africa, continue , for the most part to depend on inflationary based policies where monetary expansion is still the predominant actor. It is important for policy makers to consider that their inflationary practices are all but creating larger debt burdens and that this cycle is one where future earnings are not
Breaking News today – Friday 13 December 2024
Business & Tech News Automotive Chip Disruptor Announced: A partnership between BOS Semiconductors and a Canadian start-up tech company and Tenstorrent, announced a newly developed AI chip designed for applications in Automotive autonomous driving control units and in-vehicle entertainment technology. The tech installed within vehicles has become increasingly complex with almost every aspect of vehicle
MTN Unveils Cutting-Edge Digital Experience Centre to Showcase the Future of Connectivity
MTN South Africa has officially launched its state-of-the-art Digital Experience Centre in Johannesburg, Morningside, setting a new benchmark for retail spaces dedicated to digital communications and connectivity. Designed to offer an immersive and interactive journey, the Centre blends cutting-edge technology with a customer-centric experience, giving visitors a hands-on opportunity to explore the future of telecommunications.
South African Employment Numbers Disappoint
The Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q3:2024) survey released today (12 December) by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), indicate that total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 133,000 in the third quarter of 2024, bringing the level of employment to 10,6 million. According to the survey 294 000 jobs were lost between September 2023 and September 2024.The
Pragma – A Pragmatic Approach to Asset Maintenance
The 88 000 buildings owned by the South African Government, have been the topic of much discussion recently after the Minister for Public works, Dean MacPherson had lamented the state of the buildings and lack of timeous interventions in maintenance, that has led to billions being syphoned out of the fiscus, with little or nothing to
Sungrow Southern Africa Announces Principal Sponsorship of powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025
Sungrow Southern Africa is proud to announce its role as the Principal Sponsor for the powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025, set to take place from January 13-15, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos, Nigeria. This prestigious event, a key gathering for the energy, power, and renewable sectors, offers a dynamic platform for networking,
Trend Micro Safeguarding Cloud Data of Healthcare AI Innovation Leaders
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, continues to lead the way in cloud security for healthcare innovators. With its AI-driven platform delivering security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Trend enables healthcare organisations to drive transformative innovation while protecting critical cloud environments and sensitive patient information. For organisations looking to unlock AI's potential securely,
Reflections on Healthcare Collaboration on Universal Health Coverage Day
With today (12 Dec), being Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, on Thursday, it is pertinent to reflect on the progress made in advancing healthcare access and quality in South Africa. The concept of Universal health coverage is defined as ensuring that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without facing economic barriers.
Breaking News today – Thursday 12 December 2024
Business & Tech News Meta Apps Crash: Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp saw its apps crash last night, affecting users across the globe, with reports of problems in using the Apps coming from the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US. According to Downdetector, the online tech monitoring site, they recorded over
Mastercard Move and the BCP Group join forces to enhance cross-border payments
In collaboration with Mastercard, the BCP Group will leverage Mastercard Move’s money movement capabilities to enhance cross-border payments for their corporate and individual clients. The collaboration aims to enable near instant, traceable, secure and cost-effective cross-border payments to and from the multiple markets where the BCP Group operates in Africa. The move reflects the shared vision of
SAS Executive Insurance Roundtable Tackles Disruption, Innovation, and Trust
At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an Executive Insurance Roundtable in Johannesburg. This event explored how technology, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the industry, bringing together top-tier leaders, analysts, and regulatory stakeholders to discuss the future of insurance in South Africa and globally. Key insights were
Navigating the Festive Financial Stretch: Insights and Tips for Smarter Spending
With many employers paying December salaries as early as the 13th, the gap before the next payday is significant – 42 days for those usually paid on the 25th and 49 days for month-end earners. The festive season adds financial pressure as South Africans stretch their December salaries while spending more than usual. Standard Bank’s