Young professionals take to farming
Despite not traditionally being considered a "cool" profession, an increasing number of South Africa's youth are becoming farmers, and many are not only surviving but thriving in this crucial economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth...
Better air routes could boost African economies
Several key unserved African routes could provide greater connectivity for travellers, drive economic growth in local economies, and provide a significant boost in revenue for airlines, according to analysis by Airbus. Several of the top unserved routes identified in...
New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks
In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...
Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption
According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...
International Women in Engineering Day: Meet the mother-daughter duo who are recoding the status quo in tech
Presented by Huawei in recognition of International Women in Engineering Day A passion for technology runs across generations in the Mtonga household. Tina Mtonga, a former Huawei graduate programme participant, now full-time employee, says without her mother’s...
The value of customer complaints
Complaints are an inevitable aspect of running a business. Handling these customer grievances effectively is crucial, not only for maintaining a good relationship with the complaining customer but also for safeguarding your business's reputation - especially in an era...
Still big untapped potential for solar
South Africa has embraced solar PV in a big way. In 2023 alone, the country imported R17,5-billion worth of solar panels, representing 5 000MW of potential energy, as businesses and private households looked to sidestep load shedding (the ability to feed back into the...
Use AI as your jobhunting sidekick
Today's recruiters, particularly at large organisations, are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen CVs quickly, track job applicants, generate job ads and more besides. As a jobseeker, you can copy their example by using a wide range of AI tools and...
Chatbots empower digital natives
Youth are the active drivers of technology adoption and innovation, often being the first to embrace new developments, and thus setting trends and encouraging businesses to incorporate such advancements. By Lerato Bojabotseha, customer growth executive at Infobip...
Mastering the art of managing your manager
Have you ever been in a workplace situation with a "difficult manager?" These managers can test your patience, resilience, and professional sanity. Instead of letting these experiences drown your spirit, use this opportunity as a learning experience and practice your...
Cloud software development transforms business success
Cloud software development has revolutionised the way businesses create and deploy software, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. This shift has enabled organisations to innovate rapidly, reduce costs, and reach global markets efficiently....
NetScout, Vodafone extend network monitoring agreement
NetScout Systems has announced the extension of its long-term partnership with Vodafone to enhance the performance of Vodafone's networks for customers. The multi-year agreement leverages NetScout InfinistreamNG to provide real-time, end-to-end visibility monitoring...