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How a data-based approach to solar power helps save even more over the long run
By Ashley Bruyns, Head of Engineering at Altron Systems Integration. Load-shedding has led to significant productivity and revenue losses for many businesses. This ongoing power crisis has also led to record-breaking imports of solar panels, with R8.4 billion worth of panels being imported in the second quarter of 2023 alone. Furthermore, South African households and
BCX Releases Digital Innovation Index Report 2023
BCX, a leading technology company, in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, has unveiled the much-anticipated BCX Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. This comprehensive report aims to guide businesses by evaluating their innovation strategies and shedding light on the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in South Africa. Jan Bouwer, Chief Solutions Officer, and Innovation Sponsor at BCX expressed
Enjoy a safer holiday with cashless transactions
Soon, many of us will enjoy well-deserved holidays, spending time with friends, family, and our favourite distractions. Unfortunately, criminals take advantage of our relaxation. While we lower our guard, they pounce, lifting wallets and stealing cash. Fortunately, SA's rapid adoption of cashless options makes it harder for criminals. According to the South African Banking Risk
Shaping the future of SA's logistic sector
With so many variables in play and supply chain conditions constantly changing, businesses need to be in a position where they can identify risk early and action effective and appropriate responses. A cargo movement update from the South African Association of Freight Forwarders on November 17 is a vivid illustration of how volatile the sector
EDF Renewables achieves Commercial and Financial Close on Umoyilanga project
EDF Renewables achieved Commercial and Financial Close on its Umoyilanga Project on 28 November 2023, reaching Commercial Close with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, and then concluding Financial Close with Nedbank, RMB and DBSA. This follows the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom, and the Implementation Agreement (IA) with the
South32 and Feenix invest in tomorrow’s leaders
With as many as one in every three individuals of working age jobless, unemployment remains a major crisis facing our nation – especially for the youth who are disproportionately affected. A recent Statistics SA Labour Force Survey revealed that most unemployed people in SA had education levels below matric, while only 10.6% were graduates, suggesting
Armata Cyber Security Launches Advanced Security Operations Centre to Service South African Organisations
Armata Cyber Security launched the Armata Security Operations Centre (SOC) on 07 November 2023 to provide organisations with agile and relevant threat protection. The SOC expands Armata’s existing security offering, providing enhanced and advanced security to larger small to medium businesses (SMBs), mid-market organisations and larger enterprises. Customers onboarding into the Armata SOC will receive
Castrol Expands to Pinetown, Offering Growth Opportunities for Local Automotive Workshop
Castrol, a trusted name in automotive care and maintenance, has announced its association with Auto Complete, a Retail Motor Industry accredited, automotive workshop and service centre situated in Pinetown, Durban. This significant collaboration aims to provide developmental opportunities for the local motor city, including access to training solutions, marketing, and customer experience support, as well
Using technology and data to improve healthcare in South Africa
Technology and data can improve and uplift communities in South Africa especially from a healthcare perspective, writes Steve Bottger – Executive: Software Engineering at Altron Systems Integration. Imagine the potential to pinpoint and react to a cholera outbreak with real-time medical information or being able to receive immediate alerts to a measles outbreak in a
Harnessing the power of the circular economy is at the heart of transforming waste management – Kimberly Clark
Roughly 122 million tonnes of waste is generated in Africa per year. Of this waste, a maximum of only 10% is recycled or recovered for other uses, while at least 90% is landfilled or dumped illegally. Waste management has emerged as a critical concern in our modern world, driven by the urgent need to protect
Fujifilm Instax Pal is designed for capturing spontaneous moments
Fujifilm has introduced a unique approach to instant photography with the launch of the Instax Pal in South Africa. Breaking away from traditional film packs, this compact digital camera allows users to capture an unlimited number of shots and select which ones to print. Targeting teens and adults, the Instax Pal is designed for spontaneous
Nvidia CEO says he is prioritizing meeting the high demand for AI processors in Japan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on Monday that the company is committed to meeting the high demand for its artificial intelligence processors in Japan. The country is actively working to revamp its semiconductor capabilities and advance its AI technology. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) currently dominate the AI market. "Demand is very high, but I
Spotify to cut on 1,500 jobs in Q3, in an effort to control costs
Swedish music-streaming giant Spotify has announced a workforce reduction of 17%, equivalent to about 1,500 jobs, in an effort to control costs. CEO Daniel Ek described the decision as "difficult" and necessary due to a "dramatic" slowdown in economic growth. With approximately 9,000 employees, Ek emphasized the need for "substantial action to rightsize our costs"
Gold Skyrockets to All-Time High
Gold reached a new record today as optimism grew regarding the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts in the new year. Despite Jerome Powell's efforts to temper expectations, traders showed confidence in rate cuts. However, equity markets faced challenges in building on Wall Street's positive lead, with focus shifting to upcoming US jobs figures at
Nigeria Outlines Fiscal Strategy: President Tinubu Aims to Reduce Budget Deficit, Navigate Economic Reforms, and Sustain Fiscal Discipline
President Bola Tinubu has revealed Nigeria's fiscal plan for the coming year, targeting a reduction in the budget deficit to approximately 3.9% of the GDP, down from this year's 6.1%. The president's ambitious reforms include the removal of the fuel subsidy and the elimination of foreign exchange controls, both contributing factors to the country's recent
Semigration Sparks Real Estate Boom in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs
Since the resurgence of semigration in 2021, the Southern Suburbs' real estate market has witnessed sustained activity, driven by increasing demand. Claude McKirby, Co-Principal for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in the Southern Suburbs and False Bay, notes a significant reduction in the time properties spend on the market and a narrowing gap between asking
Big fuel price cut from next week
The Central Energy Fund's latest projections for December 2023 hint at a drop in fuel prices. If current market conditions hold, petrol 93 octane users might see a decrease of 98 cents, and those opting for 95 octane could enjoy a slide of 99 cents. If these projections come to pass, 95-grade petrol prices could
Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck is officially ready for delivery
Tesla is on the verge of commencing deliveries for its long-anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup after overcoming production challenges as said by CEO Elon Musk. The Cybertruck, Tesla's first new model in almost four years, holds significant importance for the company's reputation as an innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) space. Musk acknowledged that the unique
New Zero Trust Data Resilience Model Introduced by IT Security and Data Protection Experts
The leader in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, Veeam Software has introduced Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZTDR), which is a model that is meant to help organizations reduce the risk of growing data security threats and improve their overall resilience. The ZTDR applies Zero Trust principles to backup and recovery as an extension to the
Kia Sonet teased in India for the first time
Prepare yourselves as Kia, the automotive company, is on the brink of revealing the facelifted Kia Sonet. The initial teaser has just been released on Kia India's YouTube page, causing ripples in the tech community. Scheduled for its grand debut on December 14th, this automotive masterpiece is undergoing a technological transformation that promises to captivate