Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?

As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...

Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use

The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...

AI without morals a weapon in the hands of the youth

While headlines worldwide warn of growing threats to humanity from rogue AI agents and those using it as a means to harm others, youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun cautions about the risks of a young generation using AI without a firm moral compass to guide...

The role of AI in democratising access to justice

The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....

LG delves into IoT

Innovation in consumer electronic devices seems to have temporarily plateaued. While manufacturers battle out the OLED versus quantum dot (QD) format war, the audience is interested in something completely different. Consumers want to access their content across...

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DCC offers Ultimate HT703 tablet

The Ultimate HT703 7-inch tablet from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the last word in affordable tablets for every user, with all of the basic functions and features users’ need. Including WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, this affordable, entry-level...

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BlackBerry Classic packs high-performance features

BlackBerry has launched the BlackBerry  Classic, a no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard. “We listened closely to our customers’ feedback to ensure we...

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Vidi brings video on demand to all devices

South Africa's first video on demand service, where you can enjoy movies and TV shows over the internet -  can now be watched on any device including tablets and smartphones without an app. However, if subscribers prefer going via the app route, that option is now...

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Smart devices from FNB for Xmas

FNB Smart Devices has come up with some festive deals for customers are indecisive about what gifts to buy a close friend or family member. The ability to apply for more than one device through the FNB Smart Device offer enables customers not only to buy the device...

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Analytics in the contact centre

Contact centres are often a customer’s only point of interaction with a business and its brand, and as such service should be optimised to provide the best experience possible, says Marco van Biljoen, executive head: Gauteng and Central, The Jasco Group. Many studies...

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2014 music recap from simfy africa

simfy africa users have spoken, voting with their listening choices. simfy africa today announced the most popular streamed tracks, albums and artists of 2014. This diverse playlist shows the depth of simfy africa’s 27 million strong catalogue and features the hits of...

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B&O Play products sold in SA

B&O Play by Bang & Olufsen delivers best-in-class audio products in luxurious and contemporary designs. Along with local brand representative A-Star, and national distributor A-TEK Distribution, Bang & Olufsen has signed a distribution agreement to sell...

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