Can AI help to boost African economies?
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – As the world’s economies become increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a major role in boosting GDPs around the globe. Lavina Ramkissoon, UN University Centre of Policy Research, points out...
AI and a question of ethics
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...
Sci-Bono appeals for return of missing RoboDog
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre's RoboDog has disappeared and the science centre is appealing to anyone with information on its whereabouts to come forward. The dog was last seen late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 25) when the Discovery Centre in Newtown,...
NFT adoption set to double in SA
South Africans are less likely to own NFTs compared to their global counterparts, although the popularity of this asset class is growing. Finder.com's Global NFT Adoption report of more than 28 000 internet users reveals that 8,3% of South Africans own NFTs, which is...
How to evaluate a Black Friday deal
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) warns buyers against overspending on ill-considered purchases advertised as Black Friday deals. "Black Friday specials often aim to exploit the emotional vulnerability consumers and society to counter...
Sales reps urged to prepare for festive season growth
While many sectors are coming off a low base as a result of last year's lockdown, a large number of South African industries have improved significantly this year. Leading the race are the food and beverage as well as the building and hardware industries which...
Travel trends to evolve in a post-Covid world
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched 'Trending in Travel', a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of Covid-19. WTTC, representing the global Travel & Tourism...
New platform raises awareness on the plight of migrant women
With the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) running from 25 November to 10 December, a new platform brings the public closer to the stories of women who migrate, detailing how they endure multiple forms of intersecting violence. Women and...
Residential rental market over-supplied as demand wanes
Tenant demand for rental property in the third quarter of 2021 remains weak. This low demand is perhaps not surprising considering that the hard lockdown in the second quarter of 2020 wiped out 14% of all jobs. By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN Credit Bureau Even after...
More targeted cyberthreats coming in 2022
Kathy Gibson reports - South Africans can look forward to more advanced persistent threats (APTs) in 2022, driven by economic growth in the region. This is according to Maria Garnaeva, senior security researcher at Kaspersky, who adds that South Africa - along with...
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New backhaul solution from Cambium Networks
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Mxit launches safety app in support of SID
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Mobility moves to the forefront of business
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Backup, archiving and records management
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Itec offsets office-related carbon emissions
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Extreme Networks launches Purview solution
A new software solution designed to capture network data and content and then analyse, correlate and report on it, has been released by Extreme Networks. Dubbed Purview, the system is designed to enable better decision-making and improved business performance. Martin...
Google celebrates Safer Internet Day
Google South Africa joined forces with its Online Child Safety Campaign partners to recognise the 11th anniversary of the Safer Internet Day (SID) movement on 11 February, which promotes the safe and responsible use of online technologies among young users. Hosted in...
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