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MTN, WWF and Nedbank Launch PachiPanda Challenge
MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, is calling on young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental challenges through the PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative, set to run from 26 August until 21 October 2024, seeks to mobilise and increase the number of climate entrepreneurs and technology solutions to support the country’s ‘Just
The practical implications of the ‘two-pot system’ – what you need to know
With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. However, while President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill in the coming weeks, for many employers and labourers there remains much uncertainty. This has prompted the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC)
Aftrak – Africa’s Agri Enabler
The Agri-Tech developer initiative Aftrak, provides an innovative approach to farming that combines the implementation of solar micro-grids with the deployment of Aftrak, an electric powered mini-tractor specifically designed for the African market. The initiative is a partnership between The Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Tiyeni UK (TU) who are a UK-based
Terraco – Leading Sub-Saharan Data Centre Growth
At the recent Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit, sponsored by Nedbank, the point was raised that with Africa currently having the fastest growing population of any continent, it offers enormous potential for digital product usage and growth in digital services. Studies have indicated that some African cities are likely to be the largest cities in the
Breaking News today – 28 August 2024
Business & Tech News Meta Admits to Media Manipulation: Mark Zuckerberg has made a public statement confirming that the social media giant had censored and manipulated content on Facebook and Instagram on several occasions, due to political pressure from the US government. He stated that he regrets bowing to what he calls pressure from the
Google AI Introduces Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR)
Health acoustics, are a range of sounds including obvious ones such as coughs and breathing, but also includes sounds from human digestive tracts and bowels, that can hold valuable health information. This is the reason doctors listen to one’s heart and lungs and ask patients to cough when examining them. It helps identify certain issues
(SPONSORED) The HONOR 200 Series Puts User Comfort First for the Always-On Generation
Smartphone technology has revolutionised the way the world lives and stays connected. What was once a tiny monochrome screen with limited messaging capabilities has now become a modern powerhouse with hi-res screens and powerful processing capabilities. Although smartphones have evolved to offer a vastly improved user experience, these advancements also bring certain challenges that can
Standard Bank Unveils "Reach": A Revolutionary Digital Platform for Syndicated Loan Management
Standard Bank has introduced "Reach," a groundbreaking digital platform set to transform the management of syndicated loans. As a global first, Reach delivers unprecedented simplicity, transparency, and convenience in the administration of syndicated loans, offering a significant advancement for participants involved in the loan lifecycle. Reach, developed by Standard Bank Investment Banking, represents a major
Celebrating Financial Inclusion this Women's Month
According to the World Bank, women encounter significant barriers that hinder their access to financial services. Factors such as limited financial literacy, lack of formal identification documents, societal norms, and cultural constraints often discourage women from using financial products. Unequal access to technology worsens the obstacles for women in accessing financial services. In a 2023
Google Search trends reveal South Africans keen to grow their AI skills and qualifications
Search interest in “AI” has reached a record high around the world and in South Africa, where searches have more than doubled (+120%) since the same period last year. Searches in South Africa for “what is AI” also increased by 20%, while searches for “how to use AI” increased by 70%. South Africans are looking
Introducing Ares-i, the future of retail security
South Africa's retail sector is under siege from a rising tide of criminal activities that are becoming more brazen and frequent. Shoplifting, once seen as a minor nuisance and petty theft, now sees repeat offenders that contribute to significant financial losses, while vandalism and robbery create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity for both employees
Veeam ranked #1 in the 2024 Gartner(R) Market Share Analysis
Veeam® Software, the leader in Data Resilience, today announced that Gartner has named Veeam #1 in market share in the Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market for the first time. Veeam is the top vendor in the Gartner Market Share Analysis: Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software, Worldwide, 2023 report, based on a market share of
Eskom Hails Outages Over
South Africa has had an advantage over many other African countries having attained almost universal access to electricity. However, the ongoing power outage (locally referred to as load-shedding) crisis, has put an enormous dent in the local economy having had ongoing power outages for a period of over 15 years since the end of 2007. The
Breaking News today – 27 August 2024
Business & Tech News Kenyan Data Center goes Solar: iColo, the Kenyan data centre infrastructure company, has announced a major expansion of its solar energy capacity. The group has commissioning over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its data centre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. Nairobi and Mombasa Campuses where over 60 national
The HONOR 200 Pro Elevates The Ultimate Gaming Smartphone for South African Gamers
eSports, or competitive multiplayer video gaming, has seen significant growth in recent years. To compete effectively, gamers need high-speed internet and devices with top-tier graphics, fast processing, and ample RAM for smooth, real-time play. In South Africa, where 95% of gamers play on mobile, leading eSports teams like ATK and Bravado Gaming highlight the importance
Sony Adds Two 4K Handheld Professional Camcorders
Sony is releasing two new 4K handheld camcorders, the NXCAM™ HXR-NX800, and XDCAM™ PXW-Z200 with SDI and MXF wrapper. Both models feature artificial intelligence (AI) recognition capabilities, high-precision autofocus (AF), a newly designed 20x optical zoom lens, a variable neutral-density (ND) filter, and assignable lens ring. The new models combine portability, functionality, interoperability, and network
China Leads Robotics Development Globally
Across China, currently the world's largest development market for industrial robots, the increasingly sophisticated technology being designed and developed in their robotic-tech, is altering the face of traditional industries such as Industrial manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, education as well as health and home services. As China charges ahead of the world in humanoid robot development, its focus design
Nutanix Appoints New EMEA Channel Sales Leader
Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has announced that Sven Schoenaerts has been appointed as the new Senior Director, Channel Sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 01 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix’ routes to market. All EMEA Regional Channel Sales Leaders will report to Sven. “Partners have been a cornerstone of the success of Nutanix, and
The Power of 'Her': understanding and meeting the needs of today’s female buyer
According to Craig Newborn, CEO at PayJustNow, women have the greatest influence over consumer spending and increasingly make economic decisions for their families. "Seventy to eighty percent of all consumer spending is by women, who reinvest up to 90% of their income in their families and communities. This makes them the largest and most important
Crucial Role of Technology Escrow in South Africa's Renewable Energy Surge
In his Opening of Parliament address on 18 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa touted a “renewable energy revolution” in South Africa that the government expects to be the most significant driver of growth and job creation in the decades to come. He signaled unequivocal support from the GNU for the country’s renewables sector, which has