Bridging the digital divide in rural SA

Bridging the digital divide in rural SA

As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month this March, we must confront an escalating crisis that threatens to entrench inequality and hinder progress – the digital divide. In rural South Africa, limited access to digital technologies is not just an...
Trends changing the shape of consumer consumption in 2025

Trends changing the shape of consumer consumption in 2025

It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, writes Craig Blignaut,  WiFi product manager at Vox. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411,4...

The right to relevance: SA’s place in an AI-driven future

As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, guided by the imperative to “deepen a culture of social justice and human rights,” we are reminded that the pursuit of dignity, justice, and inclusion is a continuous endeavour. by Vanashree Govender, senior...

The high-tech prospects for human real estate agents

The real estate sector is experiencing a technological revolution, one that is helping agents. This trend is in spite of software platforms and new business models wanting to remove people from the value chain, a practice called disintermediation. Efforts to reduce...

Smart tech could help with SA’s worsening water crisis

South Africa’s water crisis is intensifying as failing infrastructure, droughts and shrinking reservoir levels strain municipalities. Gauteng is already facing level one restrictions, while eThekwini’s water curtailments will continue until September. With...

Women need to stay strong to overcome financial barriers

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s important to recognise that financial independence is a key pillar of gender equality. It’s essential for women to stay on track with prioritising their finances, writes Lindiwe Gumede, chief marketing officer...