Time to rebuild passenger confidence in checked baggage
Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. By Nicole Hogg director of baggage at SITA No doubt fears...
Rethinking IP in a digital world
Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that are the result of human creativity such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. And, as we move into an increasingly digital world where the concept...
Bolt launches audio trip recording safety feature
Bolt is introducing a new feature to its in-app safety toolkit, empowering both drivers and passengers to initiate an audio recording of their trip within the Bolt app. The recorded audio can be easily reported to Bolt's Customer Support team, facilitating swift and...
Be alert and avoid scams when travelling
Earlier this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger numbers in 2023 are expected to surpass the 4-billion mark for the first time since 2019. With the surge in travel demand globally, visa applications submitted for various...
Find out what that car is really worth
GetWorth has launched its Value Calculator, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool designed to assist car buyers in determining the true worth of similar models they are shopping for in the market. Weighing up value in the used car market can be difficult. Even...
Tips for working during load shedding
Planning and organisation are fundamental requirements and skills for all, whether it be in your personal or work life. Anne-Marie Pretorius from Bizmod says that, with load shedding, this has become even more crucial. Despite the lack of power, we are still required...
Emerging industries redefine the blueprint for business travel
Work has been radically reimagined in the past few years. We've moved beyond traditional offices to embrace a trend that lets us work from just about anywhere - a beach, a mountain, or our favourite coffee shop. Alongside this change, we're witnessing the birth of new...
Huawei launches Young Women in Tech programme
The Huawei ICT Academy is set to highlight Huawei's ethos of diversity and inclusion by supporting Youth Month and expanding its successful Women in Tech initiative with a focus on young women. Called the Huawei Young Woman in Tech programme, the course is taking...
UK-SA partnership helps bridge cybersecurity skills gap
The British High Commission Pretoria, in partnership with KnowBe4 and KPMG, is working with MiDO Technologies on a Cyber Academy programme to digitally upskill underserved communities in the Western Cape. The MiDO Cyber Academy programme will support 20 school leavers...
SA team among top winners in Huawei’s Global ICT Competition
A South African team has taken a top spot in the annual Huawei Global ICT Competition. The winning team included students and graduates from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). The team progressed to the Global Final, held...
PayShap: catalyst for financial inclusion or another expensive payment method?
There has been a lot of talk around the corner about PayShap - the new super-fast, low-cost payment rail which has recently launched in South Africa. It aims to foster financial inclusion and open new markets and opportunities. By Harsha Maloo, head of payments at...
Stay safe on WhatsApp
With more than 2-billion users globally and 23-million users in South Africa, WhatsApp continues to dominate as one of the world's most popular social messaging platforms. It's also a popular platform for scammers looking to cash in quickly by using social engineering...