Human-machine partnerships inevitable

We’re entering the next era of human-machine partnerships with a divided vision of the future, according to global research now available from Dell Technologies. Half of the 3 800 global business leaders surveyed forecast that automated systems will free up...

Technology brands lead the pack

Amazon is the world’s most valuable brand, ahead of Apple and Google, according to the latest Brand Finance Global 500 report. The e-commerce giant’s brand value increased by 42% year on year to a whopping $150,8-billion. Since the brand’s humble...

SARS reports trade balance surplus

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for December 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R15,72-billion. The year-to-date (01 January to 31 December 2017) trade balance surplus of R80,55-billion is an improvement on the surplus...

tappit JV offers cashless payments

tappit, a specialist in cashless experiences at events and festivals, has signed an agreement with multiple partners to form a South Africa-based joint venture company, tappit Africe. The new company will provide radio-frequency identification (RFID) cashless...

Opportunity knock for tech entrepreneurs

Opportunity has come knocking for innovators and tech whizzes with the Venture Incubation Programme (VIP) officially opening applications for 2018. The programme has helped over 30 start-ups in the past two years and is run by the Solution Space and MTN at the...
Gauteng aims for innovation lead

Gauteng aims for innovation lead

Kathy Gibson at the Gauteng Provincial Government Technology & Innovation Conference – Gauteng aims to be a smart province, building on a vision of transformation and re-industrialisation. As the economic, industrial and technological hub of South Africa,...