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Looming concerns over South Africa’s new nuclear energy venture
Concerns have been raised by experts regarding the government's proposal to acquire 2,500 MW of nuclear energy in South Africa. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced plans to initiate the procurement process, but critics argue that the high construction costs and extended timeframe are impractical given the country's current energy situation. Energy analyst Chris Yelland

Live seamlessly with the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 this new year
Huawei has officially launched its latest PC, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, and it has some mind blowing features you cannot miss. See what the product has to offer below: 1. Huawei’s Seamless AI Living at your fingertips Huawei is committed to building an all-connected world where every person, every family and every organisation can

Huawei Unveils its First Open-ear Earbuds and its Largest and Most Powerful Tablet
Huawei unveiled its latest tablets, laptops, and earbuds at the Huawei Innovative Product Launch event themed "Creation of Beauty" in Dubai today. Among the new devices launched at the event were the HUAWEI FreeClip — a pair of fashionable earbuds with an open ear design, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2″ — Huawei's largest tablet to

Trade Marks – An Overview of the Classification of Virtual Goods and Services
In the digital landscape, virtual goods and services, such as video games, music, virtual currencies, clothing, and avatars, also require intellectual property protection. Trade marks, which traditionally protect tangible goods and services, are being extended to include the digital realm, and internationally trade mark laws are evolving to reflect this trend. The Nice Classification is

Acer Commits to Carbon Neutrality for Vero Laptop Line
Acer has shared its commitment to carbon neutrality for its Aspire Vero laptop line, starting from the new Aspire Vero 16 (AV16-51P). Following international standards for carbon footprint calculation and carbon neutrality, actions are taken at each stage of the device lifecycle to minimize its carbon footprint, and then, high-quality carbon credits will be applied

Acer Extends Product Portfolio with New Range of Eco-Friendly, Solar-Powered, Portable Energy Solutions
Acer has announced the expansion of its product portfolio and business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with a range of new eco-friendly, solar powered, energy storage solutions. The rising demand for sustainable energy has led to the increasing popularity of mobile power stations. These portable solar powered systems offer multiple benefits, providing backup power

Acer Unveils “Conscious Technology” vision to help tackle climate change
At a recent press conference in Dubai, Acer Inc. unveiled its “Conscious Technology” vision for technology designed and made with consideration for the future. It also shared its ongoing climate efforts, while a showcase of two new energy storage solutions and a climate exhibition featuring technology and product concepts were made open to the public.

Production for the Chrysler 300C officially ends
Chrysler's iconic large rear-wheel-drive sedan lineage has come to an end as the last 300C has rolled off the assembly line in Brampton, Ontario. Dating back to the 2004 revival, the Chrysler 300 series, born out of the brand's merger with Mercedes to form Daimler Chrysler, made a significant impact with its distinctive design and

First crude shipment at Dangote refinery loaded
Billionaire Aliko Dangote's mega-refinery in Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone with the reception of its first shipment of crude oil, marking a crucial step in a project stained by delays. The refinery, situated in the Lekki free zone east of Lagos, received one million barrels from the Agbami offshore oil field in the Niger

Moving from GEO to LEO: Transforming Enterprise Connectivity
Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox talks satellites and connectivity and the value of speed when reimagining enterprise connectivity. Latency is a keyword for connectivity, especially within organisations that demand high-speed, highly available solutions that meet their growing data requirements. At a time when the total data volume from enterprises globally sits at

Cyber security measures for SMBs to ensure a safer digital landscape
Navigating the ever-evolving world of cyber security can be overwhelming for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs). A recent study by Sage underscores this sentiment, with 43% of SMBs admitting that deciphering the right security measures feels like wading through murky waters. Every day brings a fresh cyber threat, another breached company, or the latest indispensable security gadget.

What is data encryption?
Keeping information from unauthorised eyes is a practice as old as recording information. Regents would add their seal into wax to stop snoops from reading orders. Warring nations spend great expense and effort to break the codes of their opponents. And in the modern era, encryption has become the baseline for protecting data. "You can

Report suggests that retailers may not see a cheerful season this festive
South African retailers are experiencing a surge in confidence, yet economists remain cautious about a prosperous festive season as 2023 concludes. The latest BER Retail survey indicates a positive trend, with retailer satisfaction rising to 47 in the fourth quarter, the highest since 2022 Q3. This improvement is attributed to increased profitability and enhanced business

E-commerce giant Amazon is looking at the South African marketplace for employees
Amazon is currently promoting 50 full-time positions and one seasonal job opportunity in South Africa, with many of the roles linked to its forthcoming launch of a marketplace in the country. The e-commerce giant is seeking a customer service lead for its South African operations, a B-BBEE senior programme manager, a transportation and fulfillment manager,

Trend Micro Container Security Evolution Saves SOC Teams Up to Two Weeks of Time Per Incident
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a prominent global cybersecurity provider, has unveiled the latest advancement in its cloud container security features for its flagship platform. This recent enhancement provides comprehensive safeguards, detection capabilities, and responsive measures, empowering a secure digital transformation journey. The new capabilities simplify investigations by enabling analysts to prioritise incidents

Student Funding cut by 13.7 Billion Rand
South Africans can make a difference in the lives of young students who dream of becoming the professionals that can build and shape our country in the future. The news of an R13.7 billion cut in the budget for higher education will have a massive impact on these academic ideals and hopes to equip young

HUAWEI to Celebrate 10 Years of Tablet Innovation With Its Biggest Launch Yet
HUAWEI has teased its soon-to-be-released products, including the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2”, and announced a new global product launch in Dubai on December 12th. This will be the largest tablet HUAWEI has released to date, and it signals that the company is doubling down on the tablet category. This is exciting news for all tablet

Stories of Tenacity: B2B Credit a Catalyst for SA's SMEs
In South Africa's chaotic, unforgiving business environment, where the line between thriving and failing is thin for SMEs, the stories of SA’s entrepreneurs speak volumes. Recent findings from the SA chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organisation reveal that access to funding is a persistent, top-of-mind concern for SA’s small business owners. Though liquidations have decreased substantially

Laptop Review: Acer Chromebook Plus 515
Can we collectively acknowledge that Acer's recent Chromebook releases are not just pushing boundaries, but performing a full-on tech statement? Case in point: the Acer Chromebook Plus 515—my recent playground for exploration, and boy, am I impressed. Acer boldly ventured into the Chromebook plus laptops with the 515 and its sibling, the 514, unleashing a

Veeam Expands Cyber Protection Capabilities and Adds AI Assistance
Veeam® Software, recognized as the leading provider in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, has officially launched the Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update. This comprehensive update encompasses Veeam Backup & Replication™ v12.1, along with Veeam ONE v12.1 and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v7. The primary focus of this release is on radical resilience, featuring numerous features and
