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Why Starlink has the potential to be a game changer in Africa
Many of us find it difficult to picture a future without fast, unrestricted Internet access. Others have even suggested that, like access to clean water and electricity, it should be considered a basic human right. Yet, as of January 2023, only 64.4% of the world population is online. The majority of those linked live in
In a data-driven world, harnessing data with the best-suited technologies is essential
With increasing trends in data and performance measures, the crown is likely to go to organisations that comprehend and maximise their data. To break through the clutter, employ business data management and data governance solutions. Therefore, data use is critical to overall change. Most firms' goals include growth, new income sources, and developing digitally enhanced
<strong>Transformational deals that empower</strong>
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) served as the sole Financial Adviser, Bookrunner, and Mandated Lead Arranger to a syndicate of investors in the takeover of ICT firm Alviva Holdings. Alviva is a leading provider of information and communication technology goods and services in Africa. The Consortium is made up of two substantial existing Alviva
<strong>New GPU Driver Updates Released by Nvidia and AMD to Address Issues</strong>
Nvidia and AMD have recently released new GPU drivers to address issues affecting their users. Nvidia's 531.26 GeForce Hotfix driver is intended to fix an annoying bug that causes excessive CPU usage by the Nvidia Container software after exiting a game. The driver is available on Nvidia's customer help pages and includes a fix for
How Technology Will Affect Pharmaceutical Sales in 2023
Technology is crucial in how pharmaceutical businesses conduct business in today's digitally altered environment. Technology is propelling the industry through an age of extraordinary transformation, from medication development through production and commercialization. This is especially true in pharmaceutical sales, where rising regulations, tightening rules, and other stumbling blocks linked with pharma-to-physician relationships are posing new
Twitter loses major legal battle with the US Justice Department
The United States can prevent Twitter Inc. from disclosing specifics about the government's requests for user information in national security investigations, a judge decided this week, the same week House Republicans will question national security officials about surveillance. Twitter has previously expressed its displeasure with the government's redactions to a 2014 "transparency report" that included
Facebook's owner laying off thousands more people
According to those familiar with the situation, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a new round of layoffs and will lay off thousands of staff as soon as this week. In an effort to create a more efficient organisation, the world's largest social networking giant is shedding additional employees,
'This can't continue,' says South Africa's top banking CEO
Nedbank CEO Mike Brown believes that South Africa's economy can no longer afford the government's dithering and delay in dealing with the country's many challenges. In the bank's financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2022, the CEO stated that immediate and decisive leadership, action, and delivery are badly required in the country. Brown
Technology as an Equalizer: Strategies That Allow Women and Minorities to Advance in Management
There appears to be some progress in increasing the roles of women and minorities in corporate management, and technology is assisting in this effort. Techniques like as data analytics and internal talent marketplaces may aid in the advancement of more individuals into leadership positions. And, undoubtedly, artificial intelligence will assist. But, technology is only a
Digital Technology Is Essential For Inclusive Development
A society in which one person has a fortune of $200 billion and another cannot even afford a roof over their head, or where one person launches off into space on a mission while another walks 10 kilometres a day just to fetch water for the family, is not a good advertising for the civilization
How Tech and HR are Collaborating In The News world of Work
Businesses are under more pressure than ever to provide human resources services to employees who may be completely remote, partially remote, or a mix of on- and off-site. Some CEOs have responded with spectacular technical solutions that have totally changed the way their organisations manage personnel and service them. Use their strategies, but keep your
Petrol price warning for April
Fuel prices in South Africa are expected to rise again in April, with the rand and global oil prices under pressure in the first week of March. While the start of the month is firmly in "too soon to tell" zone – and market circumstances can alter dramatically in the coming weeks — early statistics
Meet the New South Africa's minister of Electricity, as Ramaphosa introduces another unexpected new ministry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced executive reforms, including the creation of two new departments. At a twice-delayed speech to the nation on Monday (6 March), the president announced the appointment of Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the country's new minister of electricity. He also announced that Maropene Ramokgopa will be named as minister for planning, monitoring, and
Electric car sales are increasing rapidly
Global EV sales increased by 53% year on year in 2022, reaching over 10.2 million units. According to Counterpoint's Global Passenger Electric Vehicle Model Sales Tracker, battery EVs accounted for 72% of all EV sales in Q4 2022, with plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVS) accounting for the remainder. According to Research Analyst Abhik Mukherjee, EV sales
The Predominance of Biases in AI
The year 2022 may be remembered as the year that generative AI burst onto the scene, producing enormous ripples in the digital community. Criticism and reaction are unavoidable with the introduction of any new game-changing technology, in this instance, the incredibly sophisticated algorithms powering picture and text generating systems such as ChatGPT and DALL-E. Nonetheless,
AI isn't quite ready to take over McDonald's jobs yet
While many people are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually replace humans in various vocations, there is one apparently simple duty where the technology currently falls short – accepting McDonald's drive-thru orders. According to ZDNet, multiple users have written on TikTok about how the AI-powered robot at McDonald's locations in Chicago got their orders
Researchers warn that scammers can use ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat to commit fraud
Researchers in cybersecurity have uncovered a new method for scamming consumers that involves "indirect prompt injection" with Microsoft's Bing AI language model. Hackers can get the language model to ask victims for personal information when interacting with it by placing a prompt on a web page in 0-point font. When someone asks a question, the
5G is increasing much quicker than 4G
In terms of worldwide user penetration rates, 5G's achievements in its first three years of operation are equal to what 4G accomplished in its first five years. According to Peng Song, Huawei's president of ICT strategy and marketing, the technology will find even more success if its worth is recognised in the ToC, ToH, and
Apple to release an M3-powered iMac in 2023
With Apple preparing to announce new laptops and desktops, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that the company will release an M3-powered iMac in 2023. The Cupertino-based tech company's latest iMac is nearing completion, and Apple is presently running production testing on the desktop Computer. “We also know that Apple has developed the next iMac on the
Human trials for Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink, denied by the US regulator
According to Reuters, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied Elon Musk's business Neuralink's proposal to undertake human trials using its medical implants in 2022. The rejection was revealed to the journal by seven current and former workers of the firm, which hopes to treat ailments such as paralysis and blindness using brain