Giant carbon removal plant goes live
The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...
Air travel industry improves baggage handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...
Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair
A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...
2m customers help FlySafair celebrate its 10th anniversary
FlySafair's annual sale, offering 50 000 tickets with the airline for R10, attracted nearly 2-million people for its 10th anniversary edition celebrating "Flying with Heart". "We are extremely happy with how yesterday's sale went," says Kirby Gordon, chief marketing...
Why we need diverse thinking in the age of AI
Great minds do think alike, but too many homogeneous minds can create hive thinking, which is something we need to move away from as a society. By James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik Social media is a good example of this: it has created an intellectual...
Competitive edge in the age of GenAI lies in rapid skilling
South African organisations are faced with hard-hitting challenges such as loadshedding, high unemployment level, slow economic growth, soaring inflation rate, constant technological shifts, and the changing world of work - to mention a few. These challenges will...
AI can help fill technology training gaps
Upskilling staff with AI skills is no longer something that's 'nice to have', rather, it's now imperative. Workforce and talent management will need to be top of mind for anyone who is navigating technical solutions and teams, writes Jean Van Vuuren, AVP of Hyland....
DSG teams up with Securonix
Digital Solutions Group (DSG) has announced a strategic partnership with US cybersecurity vendor Securonix. Under the terms of the partnership, DSG will provide system integration and support services to Securonix through its digital resilience division, enabling...
#ForeverWena debuts WhatsApp chatbot
In the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, technological innovation emerges as a powerful ally. #ForeverWena has launched a WhatsApp chatbot designed to increase awareness and education efforts surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly among the youth. ForeverWena's WhatsApp...
Access Bank, Mastercard partner on cross-border payments
Access Bank Group has launched a new solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent. By leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move, Access Bank will offer instant,...
Root and TFG win Insurance Implementation Leader award
Insurtech Root platform and its customer TFG (The Foschini Group) have won the Insurance Implementation Leader category of the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. Last year, TFG moved its insurance book onto Cape Town-based start-up Root's digital policy...
Cisco appoints David Meads as VP
Cisco has appointed David Meads as vice-president for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad. In this role, Meads will be responsible for Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, with a focus on...