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BCX Earns an Esteemed Top Employer Certificate for the Third Consecutive Year in 2024
In every thriving business, the core of its success is deeply rooted in the culture and environment it nurtures. BCX, a leader in digital technology, is once again excited about earning the coveted Top Employer certificate in 2024, for the third consecutive year. This achievement represents BCX's steadfast commitment to fostering a workplace that champions
Vodacom Business to offer HPE GreenLake to acceleratehybrid cloud transformation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Vodacom Business, the enterprise arm of Vodacom Group and a leading provider for cloud, hosting and security services, has added the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to its portfolio to enhance the cloud experience for its South Africa customers. HPE GreenLake will enable the ICT specialist to provide
Pre-owned vehicles now as much about choice as price
As much as price is a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, South African motorists are now also enjoying the wide variety of quality vehicles offered. Gone were the days when pre-loved vehicle lots might have had a few fixer-uppers displayed in the back, noted Donovan Enslin, used vehicle manager for the Kelston Motor
Discovering the true value of the data-driven organization
Dr Karen Luyt, Expert Solution Architect: Business and Digital Advisory, and Stefan Steffen, Executive: Data Insights and Intelligence, at BCX discuss the key themes and challenges facing organisations when it comes to data, analytics, and business intelligence. Statista predicts that the volume of data created, copied, produced, and consumed globally will reach 147 zettabytes in
Puma energy acquires stake in renewable energy specialist MBHE
Global energy business Puma Energy today announced it has acquired a 49 percent stake in MBHE Group, (PTY) LTD a company that provides renewable energy solutions to customers across southern Africa and owns its own high-quality renewable energy assets across the continent. The transaction aligns with Puma Energy’s purpose of energising communities and helping industrial
Trends shaping fibre adoption and innovation in 2024
The connectivity and ubiquity of fibre remains a priority, globally. In the UK, Ofcom is predicting that the country will achieve more than 80% of full fibre coverage over the next two years. Already in Japan, Iceland, Korea, Spain and Sweden it is more than 80% while South Africa is clambering forwards to connect as
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 Intel i5 Now Available on Shelves in South Africa
The latest laptop from HUAWEI enhance productivity with smooth performance and stunning displays in a sleek and portable design – rated as the best laptop for professionals and students. HUAWEI has officially announced the local availability in South Africa of its latest laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, featuring a High-Performance 12th Gen Intel® Core™
2024 trends: AI to catalyse growth and transform customer experiences in retail
South African retailers are likely to ramp up their investment in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024 as they look for new ways to drive innovation and outsmart their competitors. This aligns with global trends, with research from Honeywell showing that six in 10 retailers worldwide plan to adopt AI, machine learning and computer vision over the
Ninety percent of CEOs are waiting for GenAI to move past the hype or experimenting in small ways
Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023, promising to transform the way business functions. Despite the potential, leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 66% of global executives are ambivalent or outright dissatisfied with their organisation’s progress on AI and GenAI
Impact sourcing with a large pool of talented people
Africa is widely acknowledged as the most diverse continent boasting and estimated 3000 distinct ethnic groups and over 2000 languages. A 2013 study by Erkan Goren which is now considered the global benchmark for measuring cultural diversity claimed the majority of African countries sit between 70% and 90% Ethnic Fractionalization. A similar Harvard study placed the worlds top 20 most diverse
Kenya Seeks Quick Resolution with Tanzania After Surprise Flight Ban Announcement
Tanzania has announced the withdrawal of approval for Kenya's national carrier to operate passenger services between the two countries, starting the following week. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, acting on behalf of flight authorities, mentioned the denial of approvals by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority for Air Tanzania to operate all-cargo flights between the nations
Nigeria Targets 57% Increase in Tax Revenue for 2024
Nigeria anticipates a substantial increase in revenue collections this year as it implements plans to revamp its tax system, yielding positive results. The Federal Inland Revenue Service projects a 57% surge in revenue for 2024, reaching 19.4 trillion naira ($20.3 billion), compared to the previous year, as per information obtained by Bloomberg. This includes 9.96
Uber Shutting Down Drizly Alcohol Delivery Service Three Years After Acquisition
Uber is set to close down its alcohol delivery service, Drizly, three years after acquiring it for $1.1 billion. Drizly operated independently under Uber's ownership, and the decision to shutter it comes as Uber refocuses on its core strategy of consolidating various delivery services under Uber Eats. The plan to integrate Drizly into Uber Eats
Vodacom Plays Pivotal Role in Vodafone and Microsoft's R28 Billion Deal
Vodafone Group and Microsoft have entered into a 10-year partnership aimed at bringing generative AI, digital, enterprise, and cloud services to over 300 million businesses and consumers across European and African markets. As part of this collaboration, Vodafone will invest $1.5 billion (R28 billion) in customer-focused AI developed in conjunction with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI and
Fuel prices set to go up next month
After experiencing significant reductions in fuel prices this month, preliminary data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests potential increases across all fuel grades in February, excluding illuminating paraffin. The Automobile Association (AA) commented on the data, indicating that consumers should anticipate slight increments of approximately 11c/l for ULP95, 14c/l for ULP93, and 9c/l for
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 i5 Review
Huawei is giving other technology brands a run for their money, and at this point in time, we can all agree that when it comes to their latest releases, they did not hold back. From seamless design to portability and navigation, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 might just be the best thing that the technology
Trends and insights crucial for building a successful career, especially in Tech Industry
In the face of South Africa’s unemployment crisis, graduates seeking employment may encounter challenges with finding a suitable job. However, taking charge or having a proactive approach to shaping your career early, as a young professional is crucial. Understanding what works in today’s job market, especially in the Tech industry, is key to building the
Top 3 AI trends to tackle cybercrime and bolster productivity in 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s not only global markets grappling with the unsettling reality of cybercrime. In Africa and the Middle East, the threat of cybercrime is on the rise, with the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 suggesting that 86% of organisations across these regions experienced at least one ransomware attack last
The future supply chain professional: a proactive agent of change
The changing face of global supply chains demands a new kind of professional – one who is not only a custodian of procurement and logistics, but also a steward of sustainability. That is the view of Head of Procurement for Africa at PUMA Energy, Tsholofelo Tsholofelo, who says the constant changes occurring in the logistics space
The importance of Content Marketing
Content is the driving force of any business. If you don’t have anything to say then you should strongly consider getting a content writer or copywriter person for your business. You need them because they are going to be responsible for telling people about your business. This builds a relationship with your customers. It makes