Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability
As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...
The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...
Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes
Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...
Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage
The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...
Affordability chokes new vehicle sales
With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...
Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index
Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...
SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...
PayJustNow adds Superbalist to retail base
Superbalist has expanded its payment options through a new partnership with Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow. "A growing number of South African customers across the income spectrum are seeking better online shopping experiences, greater convenience and...
MTN Foundation aims to equip unemployed youth
MTN Foundation has invested R14-million to equip 900 unemployed young South Africans with marketable digital skills. Statistics indicate that of the 10-million young people aged between 15 and 35 years in South Africa, 45,5% are unemployed. Only 2,5-million were in...
SANRAL e-tags a smart way to navigate toll plazas
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) reiterates that e-tags are still the smartest payment method for road users. "Following a recent article in which toll plazas were linked to card cloning and skimming as well as other credit card fraud, we want to...
New MD for Obscure Technologies
Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Francois van Hirtum, previously chief technology officer and a founding member of the company, to the position of MD with immediate effect. "Obscure Technologies has enjoyed exponential growth since its...
Empowering the frontline is key to cybersecurity success
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, requiring organisations to recognise that their employees are both their greatest asset and their greatest vulnerability. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at...