African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology
The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...
Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...
When it comes to ‘litter’, start with a ‘little’
South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings - not only in terms of improving the environment, but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with better property values....
New round of resignations at OpenAI
Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...
Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short
Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...
The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance
Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...
Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation
Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...
PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets
Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...
AI PCs on track to be the only show in town
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...
Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
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Vital for CSPs to transform
The global pandemic has accelerated the need for true digitisation as African customers demand a more seamless digital customer experience from their communications service providers (CSPs). By Pikie Monaheng, CEO of Amdocs South Africa It's no secret that CSPs need...
South Africa: our heads are finally in the cloud
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Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre in SA, Nigeria
Facebook is rolling out a Climate Science Information Centre to sub-Saharan Africa, starting with South Africa and Nigeria, as part of its commitment to connecting people to accurate, expert advice and information about global developments that affect their lives. The...
DCC appoints new chief print officer
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New executive head of corporate affairs for Multichoice
Multichoice South Africa has announced the appointment of Collen Dlamini as the new executive head of corporate affairs. Dlamini has previously worked for Kagiso Media and MTN. "MultiChoice is excited to see how Collen will be able to use his extensive network of key...
IoT could drive accelerated industry-led growth in Africa
The Internet of Things (IoT) is more than just a collection of sensors and connected devices talking to each other. By Sudipto Moitra, GM: ICT at MTN SA Business It's an ecosystem of products and services that allows effective connectivity to add value to every sector...
Right channel strategy will be the insurance game changer
A strong omni-channel strategy and the smart use of chat commerce could hold the key to help fast-track digital adoption in pan-African insurance companies, allowing them to benefit from lower costs, decreased time to revenue, and satisfied customers. Werner...
FlySafair launches new mobile app
The ravages of Covid-19 on the aviation and tourism industry are well documented. Local Low-Cost Airline FlySafair, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to the new era in travel. "We've been...
Reduce fraud and risk with advanced analytics
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Failure to patch and update software causes breaches
ICT professionals, security and governance teams have a duty of care to ensure that the systems people depend on are properly patched and updated, and failure to do so might be seen as a failure of both ethics and internal controls. So says the Institute of...
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