May 21, 2024
For anyone frustrated by the never-ending need to produce travel documents, passports, boarding cards, declarations, and approvals at multiple checkpoints along the air travel journey, then biometrics is the answer. Fortunately, it is also the future, write Stephen...
May 20, 2024
In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a significant evolution in the realm of digital identification systems, marking a transformative shift in how individuals authenticate their identities and interact with essential services. Encompassing electronically...
May 13, 2024
Preparing for South Africa’s water crisis should become a significant priority – and the further use of smart technology will remain critical when addressing the pressing issues of water scarcity in South Africa. Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of...
May 2, 2024
In the wake of Covid-19 and the accelerated digitisation of financial services, the gap between South Africans who have highly developed financial literacy and those with little or none has not just widened – it has taken on new dimensions. The consequences for...
Apr 30, 2024
Economic challenges like debt and reckless spending in a cost-of-living crisis are all exacerbated by a severe lack of financial literacy. Recent research shows that the level of financial literacy in South Africa is quite low, with only 42% of the adult population...
Apr 26, 2024
South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll conducted by customer experience specialists...