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Why businesses should amp up their cybersecurity efforts this holiday season
It’s safe to say October is officially the month in which almost all South Africans begin counting down the weeks until the long-awaited December holidays. With companies across a variety of different industries shutting down operations, many professionals look to the festive season as the one time of year they can truly disconnect from the
Breaking News today – Thursday 24 October 2024
Business & Tech News Nigerian Court Drops Binance Executive’s Charges: In a complete about turn, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against US citizen, Tigran Gambaryan, a top Binance cryptocurrency executive. The authorities will be releasing him to allow him to get medical treatment abroad. Gambaryan, was arrested in February 2024 alongside Nadeem
Be Informed – Electric or Hybrid? How to tell which one is right for you
Whether people are looking to save money on petrol or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, motorists are increasingly reviewing their options when it comes to electric and hybrid powered vehicles. “South Africa is seeing an uptick in new-energy vehicles (NEV) like hybrids or electric vehicles – incentivised by the idea of saying goodbye to petrol
Singularity Summit 2024 Day 2: Mark Nasila Talks About Securing Africa's AI sovereignty
Africa needs to take control of its AI sovereignty by actively shaping global AI frameworks and adopting ethical AI solutions that are tailored to the continent's needs, according to Dr Mark Nasila speaking at SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. In a stirring call to action, Dr Mark Nasila urged Africans to embrace an AI-driven future.
Sungrow Secures AA Rating in Latest MSCI ESG Assessment
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, has been awarded an AA rating in the latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assessment by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), reaffirming its leading position in sustainability efforts worldwide. Guided by its mission of “Clean power for all,” Sungrow has been at the forefront of accelerating renewable
South African Inflation at a Three-Year Low
While many African states, are battling the effects of high inflation rates, South Africa’s inflation rates just dropped to below 4% for the first time in over three-years. This is according to the latest Stats SA CPI inflation numbers for September, that were released this morning (23Oct). Month-on Month comparison indicates a further drop in
Seamless AWS migrations with Vodacom Business, now an AWS Migration Competency partner
Organisations of all sectors and sizes want to improve productivity and competitiveness through their digital systems. Yet, as newer technologies increasingly leverage modern services, many businesses struggle to migrate partially or completely to the cloud. No cloud migration is the same, depending heavily on the company's specific technologies, processes, and digital plans. Every business needs
Why Financial Services needs Software Escrow for AI-Driven Solutions
In August 2024, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act came into force, aiming to balance safety and compliance with competitiveness, and setting the world’s first benchmark for a comprehensive AI regulatory framework. Soon after this, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) published a draft of its proposed national policy framework for AI,
Sony Launches Two New Camera Power Supply Solutions to Meet Creator Needs
Sony has officially announced the launch of two new camera power supply solutions for the Alpha series, a part of Cinema Line cameras using NP-FZ100 battery to meet the growing needs of creators: the BC-ZD1 battery charger which charges two batteries simultaneously and the DC-C1 DC coupler that supplies power directly to the camera body
Singularity Summit 2024 Day 2: The power of Metaverse, NFTs, and New World Order
The transformative power of the metaverse, blockchain, and NFTs are revolutionising product authenticity, digital ownership, and the convergence between real-world and digital assets, Business Tech Africa heard at the sixth annual SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. If you go back a few decades, 100% of our attention was focused on the physical world, but then
Breaking News today – Wednesday 23 October 2024
Business & Tech News Tokyo’s Metro Steams Ahead on Listing: In what has been Japan's largest initial public offering (IPO) in six years, Tokyo Metro's shares gained an incredible 44% on their market launch on Wednesday morning (23 Oct), amounting to a significant $2.3 billion revenue with promises of generous dividends. The Metro’s stock's price was
Nutanix Appoints Raif Abou Diab as Country Manager South Gulf & Sub-Saharan Africa
Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has announced that Raif Abou Diab has been appointed as Country Manager South Gulf and Sub-Saharan Africa. In this new role, Raif will lead Nutanix's expansion efforts in the South Gulf and Sub-Saharan African region, focusing on driving growth and strengthening the company's presence across the continent. “I am
What’s a Year in Cyber Attacks?
Complexity of Cyber Threats Growing In the last year, the cyber threat landscape has become more dangerous, than walking through Hilbrow with a wheelbarrow full of cash. The complexity and sophistication of threat actors are increasingly making cyber security a complex and intensive area of operation for any organisation to attempt to avoid. The malign
Hackathon 2024 Hits Jo’burg
GOOGLE PARTNERS WITH ALX TO HOST SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST HARDWARE HACKATHON Johannesburg, 22 October 2024: Google has announced a partnership with ALX South Africa, an award-winning tech training and career acceleration services provider. This strategic collaboration is intended to drive innovation in the hardware and networking industry and kick off with Sub-Saharan Africa’s first-ever Hardware
Major Automotive Industry Changes Ahead
Could Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles be the Future of Automotive Growth in South Africa? The South African (SA) government is looking to provide a framework for major changes to its automotive industry industrial policy by providing further incentives and support to entice investments of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) technologies, and not only for electric vehicles (EVs)
Singularity Summit 2024 Day 1: Jaya Baloo Reveals How Cybersecurity is The Roadmap To The Future
A multi-pronged approach to cybersecurity is essential, including strong authentication, regular data backups, security awareness and collaborative threat sharing across organisations to secure the increasingly vulnerable digital landscape, attendees heard at the SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. World-renowned cybersecurity expert and Chief Security Officer at Rapid7, Dr Jaya Baloo, returned to the SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024
IMAX Enhanced is TCL's home theatre secret weapon
When it comes to movies, many agree that going to the theatres is still the best way to enjoy films. If you fall into that camp, TCL is trying to sway you and it is working with a giant in the movie business in the form of IMAX. TCL has partnered with IMAX to bring
HONOR Debuts at Africa Tech Festival as Gold Sponsor
HONOR, a global leader in smartphone and AI-driven technologies, proudly announces its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the Africa Tech Festival 2024. This is HONOR’s first involvement in the premier event, which has long been the focal point for innovation across Africa’s telecom and tech sectors. The Africa Tech Festival, celebrating its 27th year,
Singularity Summit 2024 Day 1: Benjamin Rosman Talks About The Rise of Robots
The an annual event that brings together global thought leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements and future trends shaping our world, The SingularityU South Africa Summit, officially took off yesterday the 21st of October 2024, and one of the highlights that were shared with Business Tech Africa include Benjamin Rosman's talk about the rise of robots.
South Africa’s BPO sector is country’s fastest growing export
As South Africa continues to rank in the world’s top 3 offshore CX delivery locations, the country’s status as a leading destination for global business services (GBS) or “Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)” is consistently reaffirmed. Right now, SA’s BPO sector is one of the country’s fastest growing exports and is well positioned for growth, investment and