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Apple to build new campus in Austin worth $1 bn
On Thursday, 13 December 2018 , Apple unveiled plans for a $1 billion campus in Texas that will create jobs for the tech giant outside Silicon Valley, a move made without the fanfare of the recent Amazon headquarters bidding war.…
Reflections on The Impact of AI on the workforce
During the “Towards a good AI society” Summit that was held on November 6-7 at the European Parliament in Brussels, I had the pleasure to sit on a panel under the theme “Workforce and the Digital Industry”. The objective was…
Virgin Galactic reaches for the stars
SpaceShipTwo, welcome to space. ?? pic.twitter.com/tHHNSlkrd0 — Virgin Galactic (@virgingalactic) December 13, 2018 Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic recently had a successful test flight, flying to the edge of space and back at a height of 82.7km. The SpaceShipTwo passenger…
Promoting Pan-African growth and development with cryptocurrency
Against the backdrop of numerous national currencies affecting trade and growth on the continent, the AFRO provides a reliable, safe and secure solution suited to Africa’s development challenges First 200,000 Wallets to Receive 50 Free AFROs AFRO Foundation, a non-governmental…
AFGRI partners Synthesis to unlock agricultural innovation
Leading agricultural services company AFGRI Group Holdings and specialised financial technology company Synthesis Software Technologies are proud to announce the conclusion of a joint-venture (JV) agreement. The relationship between the two companies began in 2014 when Synthesis was approached by…
Top 10 consumer trends for 2019 according to Ericsson
The eighth edition of the ConsumerLab trend report by Ericsson represents predictions of 34 million early technology adopters. The 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2019 evaluates consumer thoughts and predictions on near-future technology including AI, VR, 5G and automation. The report…
Turning smart meters into water leak detectors
Water leaks are becoming a significant cause for concern with municipalities desperately trying to conserve more water while attempting to decrease the amount of clean water that is being wasted through burst water pipes. Old infrastructure, metal pipes rusting, loose…
Tech experts and policymakers discuss Nigeria’s digital future
Information Technology (IT) experts have called for a collaboration between policymakers in the government, private sector players, civil society and academic researchers to ensure that Nigeria explores the ongoing digital transformation across the globe, embraces its own digital future and…
SAP launches data-driven sports technology in South Africa
South African and African sports teams gained access to the same technology used by the German football team in their successful bid for the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the launch of SAP Sports One in Johannesburg on Friday. The…
Five ways the technology landscape will change in 2019
Until now, our industry has spoken about innovative technologies somewhat theoretically, without providing a clear picture of how these powerful new innovations will be used. This has left people without a solid understanding of how they will ultimately manifest in…
Angola Implements IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
Angola has implemented the recommendations of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) by publishing critical data through a “data hub” — National Summary Data Page (NSDP). The page aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for essential macroeconomic data…
WATCH: Intel launches AI-powered wheelchair controlled by facial movements
On Monday, November 3 we celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In part of the celebration, technology company Intel revealed the Wheelie 7 kit, technology that allows motorized wheelchairs to be driven with facial expressions. In collaboration with HOOBOX…
Why the human ear is still better at transcribing than Siri
Despite an improvement in accuracy of 80% over the last decade, human-driven transcription solutions are still more accurate than AI solutions. In recent years, the quality in artificial intelligence-driven transcription services has improved considerably. Between 2016-2017, Microsoft reported it had…
Vodacom uses tech to help government departments save costs
Cost containment measures announced by the State in the 2016 Budget Vote have contributed to a significant reduction in certain national and provincial government institution consumption. A prime example is the Mobile Communication Services Transversal Contract (RT15) awarded to Vodacom…
Transforming the African agribusiness sector with tech
According to experts, the African population is expected to double by 2050, which means that food demand on the continent is expected to at least double by then. Beyond feeding the population, the social and economic benefits induced by the…
How automation can create value for people without destroying jobs
The growing maturity of intelligent automation technologies offers financial services companies an opportunity to drive more value for their customers and employees – and without the widescale destruction of jobs many people fear will accompany the rise of the machines.…
