Case Studies
BBC launches flagship technology programme Tech Now
On 29th March, the BBC will launch Tech Now, the flagship technology programme on the BBC News channel and international digital platform, BBC.com. Tech Now (previously Click), uses its international network of technology reporters to explore the latest innovation...
How to keep our youth financially independent and out of debt
Financial literacy is an important life skill, yet it remains one of the most overlooked aspects of a young person’s education. South Africa’s youth, who make up more than one-third of the population, are stepping into adulthood in a financial landscape fraught with...
NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies
NTT DATA delivers end-to-end Agentic AI services to drive unprecedented efficiencies, accelerate innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. Comprehensive suite of cloud-managed services helps organizations harness the full potential of agentic AI, leveraging hyperscaler AI technologies
How start-ups are driving credit education and savings awareness
March is National Credit Education Month, a time to spotlight financial literacy and help South Africans take control of their finances. With credit being both a lifeline and a liability, education is key to making informed financial decisions and avoiding debt traps....
Fujifilm launches the GFX100RF
The Fujifilm GFX100RF offers 102MP to play with alongside a 35mm F4 lens – all in a compact body ready for documentary, street and travel photography.
Nearly 3 in every 4 organisations in SA lack basic cybersecurity awareness
Everything from digital transformation, increased cloud adoption, and the rise of remote working has elevated the need for employee cybersecurity awareness to a critical priority. Yet, despite this clear need, 70% of South African organisations have been found to lack...
Emotional intelligence is not a soft skill; it’s a core competency especially in a skills-based economy
By Roland Innes, Managing Director at DYNA Training The notion that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a mere "soft skill" is questionable. In today's dynamic skills-based economy EQ is a core competency, essential for dealing with constant change and achieving...
Acer Refreshes Predator BiFrost and Acer Nitro Graphics Cards with New AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs
Six new models announced for AI-enhanced gaming, streaming, and creation with 8K visuals and optimized thermal design with triple FrostBlade 4.0 cooling fans
The AI Imperative: 5 Steps to Transforming Public Sector Services
By Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, CEEMETA, Dell Technologies Artificial Intelligence is no longer an abstract construct; it's actively reshaping South Africa’s public sector. But this transformation hinges on more than just adoption. For governments to unlock...
Alfa Romeo unveils details of innovative Q4 system, the project based on efficiency
The international media drive for the Junior Ibrida Q4 – the all-wheel drive version of Junior that offers extreme control and high performance in all conditions without compromising on weight and efficiency – has just ended.
AI as an Equaliser: How Smart Technology is Bridging the Digital Divide
By Avashnee Moodley, Head of Marketing at OPPO South Africa Access to information, education, and opportunity is one of the defining human rights issues of our time. In a world where technology drives economic growth, knowledge-sharing, and social mobility, digital...
TRADE SHIELD SECURES R 15 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM FNB’s VUMELA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND
Trade Shield, a tech-based business offering end-to-end credit risk management solutions, has secured R15 million in funding from FNB’s Vumela Enterprise Development Fund, in partnership with Edge Growth. The funding will be used to unlock growth opportunities in...
Volvo Cars uses AI and virtual worlds with the aim to create safer cars
Volvo Cars is using AI-generated life-like virtual worlds to enhance the development of its safety software, such as driver assistance systems (ADAS), all with the aim of creating even safer cars. We can now synthesise incident data collected by the advanced...
Coega SEZ Income Rises to R25 Billion in 2024
“…The Coega Development Corporation was proud to launch the 5th annual Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Census Report Publication 2023/24 in partnership with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) at the Coega Business Centre, in Gqeberha, today. The Coega SEZ continues to demonstrate strong economic growth, with total income surging to R25 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 32,2% from the R18,9 billion recorded in 2023. The latest survey conducted by Stats SA highlights the SEZ’s continued role in driving investment, employment, and industrial development in the region…”
Keeping your head Above water : cyber security and water
How cyber threats are endangering water systems and what must be done to protect them
SAFA announces HONOR as Bafana Bafana’s Official Technology Devices Sponsor
The South African Football Association (SAFA) is proud to announce global technology brand, HONOR, as the exclusive technology devices sponsor of the South African men’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the...
How to prevent a WhatsApp account from being hacked: Kaspersky recommendations
A user's messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to cybercriminals. Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal activity, ranging from spam distribution to sophisticated scam schemes....
AI is Reshaping Global Secure Connectivity
By Jeetu Patel, EVP and Chief Product Officer at Cisco The AI revolution isn’t just about bigger models and smarter applications. It’s also about the network infrastructure that enables them. As AI evolves, service providers must rethink their architectures to...
Boost your business credit: proven steps using alternative funding strategies
By Altesh Baijoo - Chief Investment Officer and MD (SA), Flow48 It’s a common conundrum for start-ups and SMEs in South Africa: They are generating revenue but lack capital or tangible collateral to access growth capital. Despite having a great product, passion, and a...
Samsung Announces Official Rollout of One UI 7 Starting from April 7
New user interface brings AI-driven enhancements that make everyday interactions more meaningful and intuitive