Deep learning improves earthquake forecasting
A research team is aiming to shake up the status quo for earthquake models. Researchers from the Universities of California at Berkeley and Santa Cruz, and the Technical University of Munich have released a paper describing a new model that delivers deep learning to...
Stokvels show resilience despite tough economy
South African stokvel savers have proved resilient, with FNB revealing that its customers' stokvel net deposits have increased by 42%. Since November 2019, FNB stokvel customers have continually increased saving via a stokvel surpassing the R8,3-billion mark in total...
Threats to critical infrastructure on the rise
The increasing reliance on digital infrastructure makes critical sectors like utilities more susceptible to cyberthreats. This concern has been highlighted by Kaspersky's recent discovery of a new SystemBC variant that has targeted a South African nation's critical...
SA faces a mental health crisis
October is Mental Health Awareness Month and 10 October is World Mental Health Awareness Day - and it's important for people and organisations to be ble to identify the signs of mental health issues and the importance of seeking help. This is according to Iyanda...
Big growth ahead for global cloud communications
Cloud communications is expected to witness a substantial growth over the next five years, as businesses are switching from legacy PBX solutions to cloud communications and opting for a pay-as-you-go model to optimize expenses and avoiding upfront investments. Against...
Exceptional women under spotlight
Absa and Women in Tech (WiT) hosted the second edition of the Women in Tech Africa Awards on 5 October 2023, at Cape Town's Mount Nelson Hotel, recognising Africans who have made a mark in the technology industry. Award categories included Women in Tech Start-Up,...
TikTok brand is worth $65,7bn in 2023
Over the past six years, TikTok's user base has grown five times to over 1,9-billion. With users, revenue, and downloads rising, TikTok has also become the world's most valuable social media brand. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, TikTok's brand value...
Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF
The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...
Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn
The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...
Is it too early for Africa to think about digital treasuries?
There are many challenges for treasuries across the world, in any market, but the developing world has an opportunity for a head start in the switch to digital. This is borne out by the fact that the adoption of best practice treasury management tools, technology and...
Protect your financial assets from unknown online threats
Cybercriminals are a formidable and pervasive threat that continues to loom over online banking and consumer bank accounts. These malicious actors employ a myriad of sophisticated techniques, such as hacking, phishing, spamming, card theft, online fraud, vishing, and...
Bridging the gap between fintech and traveltech
The integration of finance and technology, known as fintech, has revolutionised traditional banking and payment systems, transforming how we live, work and travel. Similarly, travel technology, or traveltech, has empowered travellers with convenient booking platforms...