Phishing kits make it easier for cybercriminals to steal your data
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SA consumers are still under pressure
South African consumers remain under financial pressure, spending less and even dipping into savings for everyday expenses. These are among the finding from the new SpendTrend25 report from Discovery Bank and Visa, the third annual collaborative report of South...
Energy transition needs to be expedited
With political and business leaders gathering in Dubai this week for this year's UN Climate Change Conference, S&P Global has released new research highlighting the need for an expedited energy transition, in a special edition of its quarterly sustainability...
IBM advances geospatial AI to address climate challenges
IBM has announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM's geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); reforestation...
Cyber Week sales up from last year
Sales during Global online Cyber Week (21 November to 27 November) totaled $298-billion, up 6% year on year (YoY) from $281-billion in 2022. Growth was driven primarily by order volume, rather than inflation, signalling increased consumer demand for the first time in...
FNB customers spend R3bn on Black Friday
FNB customers once again hit R3-billion in purchases on Black Friday, in line with last year's highest spend peak. FNB also saw a positive shift in usage of the FNB Virtual Card, with a 94% year on year increase in customer spend over Black Friday weekend....
Mindful consumers drive changes in Black Friday trends
Nedbank has identified a small number of significant trends in consumer spending behaviour during the recent Black Friday period, which it says not only point to the continuing evolution of South Africa's retail landscape, but also to a greater awareness by South...
Green entrepreneurs invited to apply for Anzisha Prize funding
The Anzisha Prize, the biggest award on the continent for very young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22, has announced the opening of applications for its upcoming funding cycle. This time, the focus is on green entrepreneurs who combines innovation and sustainability, and...
SA young scientists earn medals at Türkiye Science Fair
Two South African young scientists have both earned medals after successfully showcasing their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF), which took place in İzmir, Türkiye. Inge Higgins, a Grade 9 learner...
Gauteng young scientist gears up for Stockholm science seminar
Crawford International Ruimsig learner, Brandon de Greef, is participating in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) during Nobel Week. De Greef, 18, from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, was honoured with the University of Pretoria/Professor Derek Gray...
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West African Internet Exchange launched
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NetApp data fabric drives competitive advantage with AI
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Artificial intelligence: threat or saviour ?
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How to enable dynamic planning and continuous accounting
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Canon launches CCM Online
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Nigerian bank launches WhatsApp chat
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AI need not steal your finance job
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AI is here to stay
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Fiskl app aims to empower Africa’s SME sector
UK-based fintech Fiskl has annnounced a partnership with South African based fintech player, Ocean on 76. Looking to significantly strengthen its presence across Africa, Fiskl is launching a mobile app that aims to greatly assist SMEs manage everyday tasks like...
MTN adds Huawei Mate 20 Pro
MTN customers can now get Huawei Mate 20 Pro from R799 per month on MTN Made for Me S plan. MTN Made for Me plans give customers the flexibility to customise the selected base plan with voice, data or combination of Bundles including a once off 14GB Entertainment Pass...
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