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DRC information blackout ‘in violation of international law’
A general network shutdown is in clear violation of international law and cannot be justified by any means. This is according to David Kaye, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, commenting on the information blackout in place since…
How technology is revolutionizing the tourism industry
It is widely recognised that tourism has the potential to help South Africa and other African countries grow their economies and create jobs. Tourism is contributing for around 9 percent of South Africa’s gross domestic product, a growth to the…
SA gets its first biodegradable, 3D printed cup
Red Cup Village, a Cape Town-based lifestyle brand, will be launching its first biodegradable design patent cup made from sugarcane & corn-starch in May of 2019. The company uses 3D printing technology to manufacture a unique drinking cup using a…
Ethereum Classic targeted in attack costing nearly $1.1M
Almost $1.1M worth of the Ethereum Classic digital currency has been stolen in an attack on the Ethereum Classic Network. According to a report by ARS Technica, the attack was carried out by means of a compute-intensive hack that rewrote its blockchain,…
What is driving the workforce of the future?
An increasingly rapid pace of innovation is driving forward technological advances in the enterprise at an unprecedented rate, meaning that workforce dynamics are set to change drastically in the coming years. Perhaps the most noticeable and tangible example of this…
Open source the winner in 2018
The evolution of technology and its increasing importance in business across industry sectors have contributed to open source becoming a focal point for many decision-makers during the past year. As such, it has changed the conversation around how innovation is…
The impact of 4IR technology advancement on the engineering sector
We are living in a connected society – with technology changing the world around us – making it smarter, more autonomous and increasingly data-rich. This is the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and businesses who don’t embrace this…
Embracing AI in Africa is crucial
With the right mix of policies, Africa and its citizens can reap the benefits of Artificial Intelligence transformations in the years to come. This is according to the findings of a new AI in Africa white paper which has been…
Trends and technologies that will impact in 2019
That’s pretty much it. In literally what feels like the blink of an eye, we’re closing the books on 2018 and gearing up for what promises to be an incredible 2019. As always, at this time of year, we like…
First smart lighting architectural installation unveiled in South Africa
Johannesburg’s Rosebank has long been known as a cosmopolitan, trend-setting district, but now, thanks to digital display services company Primary Colours, it’s not just the street fashion that’s turning heads. Opposite the Gautrain station on the Oxford Road thoroughfare, the…
Vanu launches VanuMaps to supply coverage to rural regions in Africa
Vanu, a provider of mobile communications solutions that allow mobile network operators to provide service in places that do not have network coverage, has announced VanuMaps, a mapping resource capable of detailing where connectivity is lacking and can be…
How you can use technology to manage your company’s loss
If you want to win at business, you need to become obsessed with your losses. It may sound a bit backwards but consider this: if you could understand your current losses, in other words what your existing clients are not…
Google to build new campus in New York worth $1bn
On Monday, 17 December 2018, Google announced plans to put over USD 1 billion into a new campus in New York City, at Google Hudson Square. The office will have the capacity to more than double the number of Google…
South Africa:#SiemensFABRIC inspires business in Alexandra Township
The Digital Transformation of enterprise and society is changing the way people work and how we function. Siemens is leading the charge in embracing digitalization to make a positive impact in society. Partnership with Legae Larona, 100% Black owned Women…
Tunisia trains drone pilots for agricultural purposes
Eight pilots have successfully passed their drone flight training in Tunisia following a two-week intensive training period organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia, the African Development Bank and Busan Techno Park. The training which focused on handling, maintenance…
How artificial intelligence is starting to impact on your everyday life
The term ‘artificial intelligence’ has become somewhat of a buzzword in the past few years. But does this emerging technology have any tangible benefits for the everyday consumer? It’s a term cloaked in mystery, awe, and misunderstanding, and not much…
