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Solar Energy at R1.00/kWh, Electricity to Increase to R4/kwh
Residents in major metros across South Africa are facing substantial double-digit increases in their electricity bills starting from 1 July. The average increase for key industrial and urban electricity tariffs stands at 13.29%. Eskom’s endless blues Every municipal cost-of-supply study…
Crime Combating Cams Make a Difference in SA Metros
Vumacam’s CCTV cameras and technology have been instrumental in assisting law enforcement and private security in combating crime in the City of Johannesburg (COJ), and more recently in the City of Ekurhuleni and City of Mogale. Over the past two…
Digital Precinct Celebrates 4th Cohort Graduation
Samsung is pleased to announce the graduation of the 4th cohort from its Advanced Industry Experience Programme, conducted in partnership with Tshimologong Digital Precinct. The graduation ceremony for the 18 graduates was held on July 18, 2024, at Tshimologong Precinct…
E-hailing for SA Students Inspiration on Mandela Day
In celebration of Mandela Day, Bolt, the Estonian mobility company that offers ride-hailing, micromobility rental, food and grocery delivery, and carsharing services hosted an enriching event for ten students from the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust, a client of Bolt Business,…
World Record for Reaching North Pole on a Powered Parachute
Russian pilots Fyodor Konyukhov and Igor Potapkin successfully attempted the world’s first flight in the high-latitude Arctic using a two-seat powered parachute (also known as a motorized paraglider). They flew from the Franz Josef Land archipelago to the geographic North…
A Partnership to Empower Nigerian Youth through Photography
Canon Central and North Africa is delighted to announce a collaboration with Rolof Computer Academy aimed at empowering youth and fostering creativity. Through this partnership, Canon and Rolof Computer Academy will activate various educational programs such as the Canon Academy…
Drones Deliver Medicine, Mail, Money, and Spares
At the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Africa’s premier event for the supply chain profession, a panel of experts discussed the potential of drones to optimize supply chains across various commodities and enhance healthcare accessibility. Panelists at SAPICS 2024…
Leading Tech Empowered Prepaid Medical Aid Solutions in SA
Prepaid medical aid is akin to adding airtime to a cell phone, allowing clients to access a predetermined range of health services. These vouchers can be redeemed at pharmacies, optometrists, dentists, or physicians. While similar to paying for healthcare with…
WHO Africa Region Director Candidates’ Forum goes Virtual
To enhance transparency in the election of the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the African Region, a live candidates’ forum will take place on Monday, 22 July 2024, from 09:30 to 16:00 Brazzaville time. The forum will…
Online Sextortion Epidemic Plagues Teens
Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary, a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning…
SIM Fraud Crackdown and Caution against Unlawful SIM Usage
The Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), a non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding communication networks from criminal activities, applauds the arrest of individuals involved in a major SIM card fraud operation in Gauteng and the Free State provinces, South Africa. 48…
40 Years Celebration: Duxbury and Cambium at the Racetrack
Duxbury Networking, a specialized networking distributor since 1984, is continuing its 40th-anniversary celebrations. They, along with their CEO, Graham Duxbury, took to the track to enjoy high-speed, supercharged laps in a modified racing Ferrari F430 at Zwartkops Raceway. Graham is…
GM Surveillance and Analytics at NEC XON Announced
NEC XON, a leading African ICT solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Yssel Swanepoel as the new General Manager of Surveillance and Analytics. Yssel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, poised to drive innovation…
TymeBank Appoints a New CEO for Next Era of Growth
TymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief Executive Officer. The bank’s current CEO, Coenraad Jonker, will devote his full attention to his role as Executive Chairman of Tyme Group, focusing on driving the growth of…
New Director of Statistics Named at African Development Bank
With immediate effect, Dr. Babatunde Samson Omotosho, a statistician and economist, will lead the Statistics Department of the African Development Bank. Nigerian-born Dr. Omotosho has over 21 years of expertise in creating data strategies that support organizational strategic goals. His…
Good Vibes at IT News Africa’s Digital Finance Africa 2024
The Digital Finance Africa 2024 (DFA 2024) conference recently hosted by IT News Africa (ITNA) sparked good vibes in the Digital Finance sector. The event now on its 4th successful year. The daylong event took place on Thursday 4 July 2024…
