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South Africa Gears Up for Its Landmark ICT Conference
Africa’s leading ICT conference, the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) is back again and this year, on the theme: The Augmented Era: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in a Connected Society. Taking place from 27–29 August 2023, this event…
BRICS Summit: A Clarion Call for Collaborative Technological Solutions
As leaders from BRICS nations conclude their annual summit the issue of collaborative technological use has become increasingly important. In a world reliant on digital innovation, these nations have a unique opportunity to harness the transformative power of technology, bringing…
ChatSME: SA’s First Large Language Model for Business Owners
Retail Capital, a division of TymeBank, proudly announces the launch of ChatSME, a groundbreaking Large Language Model (LLM) designed to empower and revolutionize how South African entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Easy Access to Valuable Knowledge and Resources This first-of-its-kind generative…
Highlights From the Brand Africa 100 2023 Survey
Highly anticipated release of Brand Africa 100 2023, reveals Africa’s 100 top brands. The report compiled by Brand Africa, in collaboration with Geopoll, Kantar, and Brand Leadership, presents the most comprehensive ranking of the most admired brands across Africa. As…
The Rise of the Age of AI Reporters
The advent of AI reporters, as showcased by platforms such as NewsGPT.ai, has heralded a significant shift in the realm of journalism. As these technologies rise in prominence and capability, journalism schools across the globe are gearing up for a…
Global TikTok Downloads Hit 3-Year High
TikTok continues to enthrall the social media landscape, cementing its position among innovative platforms in the field. This strong foundation has enabled the short video-sharing app to register resurgent downloads, aiming to exceed the levels seen during the pandemic. As…
6 Ways Google is Using AI to Improve Lives in Africa
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in digital innovation. An increasing number of tech startups, innovation hubs, and initiatives that aim at leveraging technology to address various challenges and create new opportunities are on the rise. The use of AI, its…
Top 4 Email Scams Targeting People in the Middle East and Africa
Kaspersky experts have outlined the top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East and Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals. However, the objective remains the same, which is…
Meet AgentZero, the AI that Writes Emails For You
In an age where digital natives dominate the tech scene, two Boomers, Pieter Geldenhuys and Johan Pretorius, are proving that it’s never too late to innovate. Drawing upon their life experiences, the duo has launched an AI business that promises…
Taxi Formalization in South Africa: A Roadmap to Success
The recent taxi strike in Cape Town was a reminder of the importance of the taxi industry to the city’s economy and to the lives of its residents. The strike brought the city to a standstill, and it highlighted the…
The Balancing Act of Managing Gen Z in Business
The digitally aware generation or Gen Z has a lot to offer employers, but they challenge traditional or conventional workplace rules. Business leaders have to balance company interests, policies, and labour law with the need to placate GenZ employees and…
South African IT Cloud Service Startup Expands to Global Markets
Solvyng a Johannesburg based provider of information technology (IT) cloud services founded by Thulasize Mavuso, utilizes amazon web service (AWS) to ensure that cloud services align with organisational objectives and business strategy, for seamless migration from legacy-to-cloud based systems. The…
Canon Set to Transform Egypt’s Multimedia Landscape
Canon Central and North Africa announced the successful conclusion of the Canon Multicam Show in Egypt, an embodiment of its unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and technology-driven imaging solutions to customers across the African continent. Building upon the resounding success…
R781 Billion Gender Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
In Africa while women make up 58% of self-employment and contribute about 13% of the continent’s GDP, there is a gender funding gap in sub-Saharan Africa of US$42 billion (±R781 billion), highlighting the gender imbalance in support for women entrepreneurs.…
SAP GROW Launch: Fueling Cloud Adoption for SMBs Across SA
SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. Together with GROW – SAP customers get the same best practices powering…
$8.3 Million Fine Issued to Airtel from Chad for QoS
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily East Africa and Central and West Africa, was recently issued a fine of $8.3 million by the Chadian government for…
