Jul 16, 2018
The organisers of eKasi Tech Fest say it’s “all systems go” for the technology event taking place from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Dlamini Multipurpose Centre in Soweto Over the three days, the festival will host a number of relevant platforms...
Jul 16, 2018
When MTN launched its social bundles in April 2018, with WhatsApp priced at 1Gb for R10, it prompted WhatsApp usage on the network to rise by 300%. Mapula Bodibe, executive: consumer business at MTN, says an unintended consequence of low-priced WhatsApp data was an...
Jul 16, 2018
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has advises motorists that the scheduled roadworks on Malibongwe Drive (R512) have been pushed forward to commence on 22 July 2018 until 05 August 2018. The closure would have affected R512’s northbound section with...
Jul 16, 2018
The University of Cape Town, in partnership with Antrum Biotech, have developed a new rapid test that is able to diagnose TB meningitis – a major cause of death in southern Africa – within two hours. The test is currently undergoing validation to enter the...
Jul 16, 2018
According to a new research report from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the market for NFC-ready POS terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2017 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 24,7-million units worldwide. The attach rate for NFC was...
Jul 16, 2018
European purchases of 3D printers, materials, software, and related services are expected to total $3,6-billion in 2017. According to the latest update to the Worldwide Semiannual 3D Printing Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC), the combined...
