Google AI scores a gold at maths Olympiad
An AI model has won a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) one of the world’s longest-running and most prestigious competitions for young mathematicians. Each country taking part is represented by six elite, pre-university mathematicians who...
Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use
Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and well-being in early adulthood. This is according to a global study of more than 100 000 young people, published yesterday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities The...
Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix
All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...
Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged
Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...
Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030
The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...
Huawei has its sights on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...
New storage solutions needed for AI era
Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...
How open source is key to mapping Mars
Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...
No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi
By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...
Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability
As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...
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Fire risks amplified for landlords
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Saicom appointed Google Cloud Partner
Saicom Voice Services has been appointed as a Google Cloud Partner (GCP) in South Africa and has completed its own migration to G Suite that has resulted in enhanced productivity and team collaboration especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and work from home...
Todd Ashton is new VP, head of Ericsson South & East Africa
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Emma Murray is new IFS MD
Emma Murray has been appointed as the new MD for the Africa Market unit of IFS. Murray has over 20 years' experience in the IT industry, having served as sales director at Microsoft and senior vice-president for Middle East and Africa at Software AG. She also built...
Vantage Capital exits Vumatel
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Full Stack Developer - Innovative Tech SolutionsRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge software!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a leading provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving success. This is an...
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