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...
Technology, innovation to drive sustainable transformation in the property sector
In a world increasingly affected by climate change and its devastating consequences, business leaders across various industries are responsible for integrating sustainability goals into their operational systems. By Frikkie Malan, chief commercial officer at Remote...
MIA launches rent-to-own solar solution
MIA has announced the launch of its rent-to-own premium solar solution, aimed at helping more South African homeowners access affordable and reliable solar energy systems. With the cost of electricity on the rise, many homeowners are looking for alternative ways to...
Gen Z shares a blueprint for tomorrow’s resilient economies
The future for the youth population was, unsurprisingly, a key focus at Davos 2023 as policymakers and businesses work to recover from recent unexpected challenges. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa Ongoing issues like the climate crisis, combined...
Digital business trends to keep up with consumers in 2023
It's hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life's most puzzling questions - technology is playing a...
How to bridge the financial inclusion gap in SA
Financial inclusion remains a major challenge in South Africa, where millions of people remain outside the formal banking system and where higher-income groups have more access to a broader range of financial services. Despite recent steps being taken in the right...
Quickloc8 a game changer for taxi industry
A real-time taxi fleet management application (app) that addresses a host of daily challenges faced by taxi owners, drivers as well as commuters, is experiencing rapid uptake among owners who want to maximise profit, ensure drivers behave in an appropriate manner and...
MIP honours medical professionals who changed a boy’s life
While South Africa has some of the best medical trauma units in the world, our state medical services and hospitals are unable to meet the demands of all the patients who need treatment - especially those who cannot afford private care. Thankfully, South African...
From smart homes to sustainable homes, tech is helping the environment
With Earth Day taking place in April, it's a perfect time to reflect on how we can make a difference in our homes and our environment. Smart homes are no longer just a luxury, but a way to create a sustainable home that benefits both the environment and homeowners....
Why AI may not change the world (too much)
Large language modules (LLMs) have come on to the scene and really shaken up the technology world over the last couple of months, and it is very clear that this technology unlocks a lot of exciting new possibilities. By Hanno Brink, machine learning engineer at...