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Chapu CA announce leadership changes to unlock value and new opportunities
In line with its growth strategy, Chapu Chartered Accountants (Chapu CA) announce leadership changes, effective 1 March 2024. These changes align with the firm’s vision to unlock more value for clients, improve customer experience and strengthen and expand its service offerings in the local and international markets. Ncumisa Mkunqwana, currently the Head of Quality Assurance
Effectively managing a hybrid cloud environment
The adoption of hybrid cloud has emerged as the preferred strategic choice for organisations, driven by the imperative to strike a balance between the advantages of public cloud services and the imperative for control and security essential for on-premises infrastructure. According to market research firm IDC, cloud adoption in South Africa is growing rapidly, with
YuLife continues to redefine workplace support with new education benefit for employees in SA
YuLife, the tech-driven financial services company on a mission to inspire life, today announced the launch of its latest benefit offering, the YuLife Education Benefit in South Africa. In a move signaling its commitment to inspiring people to live their best lives, the addition of this benefit is designed to provide financial security for employees' children
African Businesses can now Harness Google AI to Simplify Search Advertising
Following its initial announcement in January, businesses across Africa can now use Google's Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads. This intuitive tool is now fully operational and designed to help businesses in Africa and across the world boost their online visibility. In regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where internet penetration is rapidly increasing, the ability
Lenovo to unveil its latest portfolio of AI PCs and Far Edge Computing at MWC
At MWC, the technology industry’s largest connectivity ecosystem event (26th – 29th February, Barcelona, Spain), Lenovo (Booth #3N30) will unveil its latest portfolio of AI devices and infrastructure solutions to date, as well as showcase two new device concepts that challenge the traditional PC and smartphone form factors. At CES, Lenovo launched its first AI PCs, bringing the
Absa Wins 2023 BEE Deal of the Year Award for its B-BBEE Transaction
Absa Group is proud to have been named the winner of the BEE Deal of the Year at the prestigious annual DealMakers awards on 13 February 2024. The award, sponsored by Exxaro, recognises Absa’s achievement in implementing one of the largest broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) schemes in recent times, placing 7% of the Group
The HONOR X9b 5G Battery is Set to Rival Every Powerbank
The smartphone is one of the most widely used devices across the world – from streaming to navigating new places to even working remotely. Many people rely heavily on their devices, but often, these smartphones don’t offer a battery that can provide day-long performance without the need to recharge. But the HONOR X9b 5G, the
Redefining critical connectivity with LEO satellites
The LEO satellite market, according to Mordor Intelligence, is estimated at $157.46 billion as of 2023 with an anticipated increase to $284.39 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.35%. The demand for LEO satellites is being driven by the increased demand for high-speed, secure, low-latency connectivity capable of handling significant
Breaking media barriers with Yusuf Stevens
If you have watched The Morning Show on eTV, and you are familiar with The Forbes 30 Under 30 then you will be happy to know that we have the man behind the magic. Yusuf Stevens is not only a media mogul, he is an entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of Cheeky Media and
Redefining critical connectivity with LEO satellites
Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox unpacks the importance of investing into high-speed, high-availability critical connectivity for industrial, military and emergency services sectors. The LEO satellite market, according to Mordor Intelligence, is estimated at $157.46 billion as of 2023 with an anticipated increase to $284.39 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth
Growing SA's Gaming Scene: Meet Acer SA's Gaming Ambassador, Julia "Bish" Robson
Julia Robson, famously known as "Bish," delved into the world of video games at the tender age of six. By the time she turned thirteen, her interest evolved into a passion for competitive esports. Now, Julia is channelling her energy into fostering the growth of South Africa's gaming community, teaming up with Acer Nitro, and
Nigerian Bank CEO Dies in California Helicopter Crash
Nigerian leaders expressed their condolences following the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of one of the country's largest banks, in a helicopter crash in Southern California's Mojave Desert. Alongside Wigwe, five others lost their lives in the accident, including his wife and son, as well as Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chair of NGX Group,
Acer Expands eMobility Range with the Predator Extreme E-scooter for Outdoor Adventurer
Acer announced the Predator Extreme e-scooter, the latest addition to Acer’s growing line of e-mobility solutions. First showcased at the Taipei Cycle 2023, the new eScooter will now also be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa starting Q2 2024. The Predator Extreme e-scooter was designed to carry the power and performance of an off-road
Navigate, Connect and Play Instantly with the HUAWEI nova Y72's New X Button
Imagine transforming your smartphone into a more intuitive extension of yourself with just the press of a button: the HUAWEI nova Y72 makes this a reality with its new X Button. The launch of the HUAWEI nova Y72 brings with it a new feature designed to enhance user interaction and accessibility, the X Button. This
WigWag to help small businesses manage payments over WhatsApp
WigWag, a new player in the payments industry and powered by Stitch’s infrastructure, has announced the launch of the WigWag Assistant, a payments management bot designed to help small businesses manage their sales over WhatsApp. In South Africa, 96% of internet users use WhatsApp, and it remains the most popular communication channel in the country.
HONOR partnered with Gameloft to Bring an Extraordinary Gaming Experience
HONOR has announced its partnership with expert game developer Gameloft to optimise the gaming experience on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR and HONOR Magic V2. This partnership introduces an enhanced edition of the popular racing game, Asphalt 9: Legends, tailored specifically for foldable smartphones. It marks the debut of 120 FPS gameplay with higher resolution on
Lula Giving SMEs access to working capital in just two hours
Last year, SA’s small and medium-sized business owners found that access to working capital is their biggest stumbling block. This is according to a recent report from B2B funding innovator Lula, who surveyed hundreds of SMEs and entrepreneurs. In response, Lula has recently streamlined their offerings to provide the quickest turnarounds for business funding products
CAN AI FIND YOUR NEXT C-SUITE HIRE?
AI is revolutionising business and we’re all beginning to relax with it as we learn that it is generally to be welcomed rather than feared. As a tool, it is excellent at making tasks less time-consuming and more efficient, and this applies to the work of executive search businesses as much as to other business
The Rise of AI in Creative Industries
The robots are coming. Yup, as I type this, software developers around the globe are creating the new world order (which probably doesn’t include humans), even if they don’t realise it yet. At some point there will be little use for us brainy chimps. Things like advertising, if it still exists, will be for an
Powering Tomorrow: Sungrow Unveils Game-Changing Energy Solution for South Africa
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its latest product in South Africa. As we continue our mission to bring clean, reliable energy to households and businesses across the country, Sungrow is proud to introduce a new solution tailored for the South African market. Building on