Iran passes 17 days with sparse connectivity
As the rest of the world battles to verify the numbers of dead, injured or imprisoned Iranians after weeks of unrest, a more complete picture could emerge as the country slowly gets back online - but so far attempts to resume connectivity have not been effective. Iran...
Gauteng rolls out more smart licensing centres
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province. Currently-operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the...
Bitcoin breaks record at $125k
Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...
Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse
Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...
Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics
This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...
Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs
Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...
AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth
The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....
Trust in GenAI surges
IT and business leaders have greater trust in generative AI (GenAI) than any other form of AI, according to new research commissioned by SAS. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative exploring AI use and adoption also found that only 40% are investing...
SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...
Poorest workers pay the most for data
For millions of cashiers, guards and cleaners, staying connected is unaffordable. A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. In Europe, the same gigabyte costs less...
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Collaboration, awareness key to solving the e-waste crisis
As far as electronic waste in South Africa goes, the work has only just begun. Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making strides in this area, as shown by their recently released 2023 Annual Report. Responsible for processing 22% of...
ERP systems transform wholesale operations
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Building SA’s smart(er) cities
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Evolving payments need evolving skills
In this dynamic age of payments, nurturing the right human-centered skills for the future workplace will have a profound impact on the industry, writes Roshan Moonsamy, chief financial officer at BankservAfrica. In recent years, new payment innovations have emerged,...
A growing economy and political stability might not be enough to rescue the rand
In the wake of South Africa announcing a government of national unity (GNU) in mid-June, there was significant optimism from international investors. The members of the GNU, it was thought, would help create the kind of stability that fostered economic growth. That...
Why wheeling is a secret weapon for commerce and industry
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GoSolr calls for urgent reforms to power pricing
The need for a restructured, collaborative approach among government and the private sector to address rising energy costs is a key topic in GoSolr's second quarterly "Light Paper", released this week. It comes as time when the country moves from being focused on the...
Celebrating the achievements of women in tech
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, it is crucial to acknowledge the remarkable progress women have made in the technology sector. By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, head of integrated marketing: EMEA region at Infobip Despite the obstacles women face, they are...
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