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  • - Data has revealed popular social media platform TikTok to be the one that parents are most worried about. There are 5,100 online searches each month for ‘Is TikTok safe’ in the U.S, compared to ‘Is Snapchat safe’ with 2,300 search on average and Reddit with 2,000 estimated monthly searches for the…
  • - Bolt, Africa’s leading on-demand mobility platform, reinforces its unwavering commitment to safety with the introduction of two cutting-edge features: Trip Monitoring and Driver Alerts. These proactive safety measures will provide real-time support through advanced trip monitoring capabilities and…
  • - With the average Youtuber making between $3 and $5 per 1,000 video views through Adsense, it has rapidly become one of the most lucrative social media platforms on the internet. Today, any one with a mobile camera device and a stable internet connection can start laying a solid foundation for a…
  • - Momentum Metropolitan Foundation, with Deviare, empowers 10 young black women through a transformative digital skills initiative. Focused on critical technological domains, particularly cybersecurity, the program aims to prepare participants for success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.…
  • - In today’s interconnected world, businesses require reliable cellular connectivity to ensure continuous communication and access to digital resources, especially with the growing number of hybrid workers. Decisions are made in real time, and the market demands instant communication. Even the…
  • - Cell C proudly announces strategic leadership advancements, unveiling pivotal transitions within its executive tier to enhance customer responsiveness and forge transformative partnerships. Zia Sadik, previously the Executive overseeing Customer Value Management (CVM), has been elevated to the…
  • - Huawei revealed its latest tablets, laptops, and earbuds at the Huawei Innovative Product Launch event themed “Creation of Beauty” in Dubai. Among the new devices launched at the event were the HUAWEI FreeClip — a pair of fashionable earbuds with an open ear design, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2″ —…
  • - Speaking at the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) hosted by the UAE, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei, emphasized that opportunities arising from carbon neutrality…
  • - Verteco and Huawei have partnered to introduce affordable power management solutions for homes, complexes, and SMEs. The collaboration with MTN ensures business continuity for SMEs while partnering with Absa provides budget-friendly, unsecured financing for households. The strategic alliance aims…
  • - It’s that time of the year when businesses start winding down for the holidays. Employees set their out-of-office messages, and the familiar phrase, “We’ll touch base in January,” is heard. While many organizations take a break, cybercriminals see an opportunity to exploit the relaxed behaviors of…
  • - As December unfolds, and you find yourself winding down at work, the extra time at your disposal might tempt you to use your company computer for leisurely activities like watching a movie or tending to personal administrative tasks. At least 70% of employees admit to doing activities that are not…
  • - The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many companies, excluding those in retail and hospitality, are either closing for the holidays or reducing operations from mid-December. As businesses wind down for the festive season, it’s essential to plan for emergencies, maintain crucial processes…
  • - The global internet population has grown by 189 million, or 3.7% year-over-year, reaching an impressive 5.3 billion in October. That means over 65% of the world`s population has internet access. However, the internet adoption rates still significantly vary from one country to another. According to…
  • - It’s that time of year when businesses begin winding down for the holidays, employees are setting their out of office messages and people are starting to say, “We’ll touch base in January.” While many organisations will be taking a break over the next few weeks, cybercriminals will be ready to take…
  • - In the face of growing competition with the likes of ecommerce giants Amazon and Shein set to penetrate the South African market, CEO of Capital Connect, Steven Heilbron believes that South African retailers should begin to consider embracing in-store customer service and creating compelling omni-…
  • - Heading off on your annual bush break? While spotting game is a thrill in itself, capturing those magical moments as photographs lets you relive them again and again. Perhaps you’re on a river safari, cruising along the Chobe River on the majestic Zambezi Queen? This unspoilt wilderness region of…
  • - According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report, in the year 2022 alone, an estimated 600 million people fall ill due to contaminated foods, a concerning reality that urges for a more proactive and advanced approach to food safety. With the added backing of AI, biotech companies are on a…
  • - TikTok invests $1.5billion into, GoTo, the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia and the largest ecommerce market in South East Asia. TikTok’s strategic decision to partner with the company aims to drive long term growth for Indonesia’s MSME sector and the country’s digital economy as a whole. As…
  • - In a pioneering move for South Africa, CCI South Africa, a Business Procurement Outsourcing (BPO) leader, inaugurated its new contact center in Umlazi Mega City. Facilitating Employee Commutes  This initiative aims to facilitate employee commutes and increase job opportunities for individuals in…
  • - Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. Once again, we’re left with no doubt that technological innovations are bringing both huge opportunities and more complex challenges than we’ve faced…
  • - In collaboration with the Women in Tech (WiT) South Africa Chapter and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Absa has successfully upskilled 50 young women through the #LiveToLearn Programme, focusing on building careers in cloud technology. The participants earned the globally recognized AWS Cloud…
  • - Kaspersky recently presented a detailed forecast for the year 2024, building on ongoing analysis of the cybersecurity landscape, this segment of the KSB provides an in-depth look at the threats that consumers may face in the coming year. The forecast points out to several challenges, where…
  • - Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, severe power shortages, infrastructure limitations and several other economic and social challenges, Africa is still one of the fastest-growing emerging economies in the world…
  • - There has been a notable spike in fibre downtime in areas across the country and this is understandably causing immense frustration among customers. However, Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says it is important that the public understands the difference between a fibre network operator (FNO) and an…
  • - Generative AI (GenAI) stands out as this decade’s most promising innovation accelerator, with 78% of IT decision-makers expressing considerable excitement about its potential impact on their organizations. Most view GenAI as a tool for achieving productivity gains, process streamlining, and cost…
  • - Airbus and BMW Group have jointly launched a groundbreaking global Quantum Computing Challenge named “The Quantum Mobility Quest” to address longstanding challenges in aviation and automotive that have proven insurmountable for classical computers. This pioneering challenge marks the first…
  • - BestAgent.co.za, a recently launched online platform, is transforming the real estate industry for property buyers and sellers in South Africa. The platform, created by Stefan van Niekerk and Marcel Koole, employs innovative technology to streamline the agent selection process, offering a unique…
  • - Education is a cornerstone of our country’s future success, yet the burden of tuition fees, combined with the current cost-of-living crisis, is the cause of a great deal of stress and anxiety for parents and students. At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary education…
  • - In an era marked by relentless technological advancements, the field of cybersecurity remains a dynamic frontier, shaping the landscape of digital protection. Amid this evolution, biometric authentication, particularly fingerprint recognition, has been a stalwart guardian of individual identity and…
  • - Google  integrated a native comprehension of video, audio, and images into its Bard AI chatbot, unveiling a groundbreaking model named Gemini on Wednesday in numerous countries, exclusively in English. Early access to its enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities will be granted to owners of…
  • - In today’s interconnected world, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With an ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has evolved to become pivotal in ensuring the integrity, resilience, and compliance of an organisation’s…
  • - Bolt proudly announces the testing phase of its new rider verification feature, aimed at elevating driver safety standards and reinforcing the platform’s commitment to safety and trust between drivers and riders. Enhancing Driver Safety Through In-App Verification The in-app feature is…
  • - Discussing the potentially harmful instructions that lay barely beneath our fingertips is deemed necessary for the aware user. Keyboard shortcuts although convenient, can also be damaging to your device. Being aware of which keyboard shortcuts can be harmful may protect you from unknowingly causing…
  • - New research has analyzed the top 50 most popular TikTok clothing and home hauls to reveal which products and brands influencers buy most often. As a part of the research by illumin, the top 50 most-viewed TikTok videos under clothing and home hauls were analyzed to identify which brands and…
  • - The goal is to equip students and young individuals with the necessary skills for the evolving future job market. AI Discourse at The IIE Conference The plea for AI incorporation into the education system emerged during an international AI conference organized by the Independent Institute of…
  • - The Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership, inaugurated during the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, aims to amplify innovative climate action alongside contributions from the Government of Rwanda. Diverse Support for the Partnership Supported by key entities such as Agence Française de…
  • - AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is demonstrating at COP28 how leveraging data in a connected industrial economy can accelerate the path towards a sustainable future. AVEVA is a gold sponsor of the International Chamber of Commerce…
  • - Siemens Healthineers has appointed Vivek Kanade as the Head of MEA operations, effective December 4, 2023. With over 30 years of Siemens experience, Kanade aims to strengthen healthcare partnerships, enhance Access to Care, and create positive impacts in the Middle East and Africa. Commenting on…
  • - In the dynamic landscape of digital content creation, mastering the art of short-form videos is an invaluable skill. Crafting engaging and impactful visual stories often hinges on the finesse of video editing, and to that end, we bring you “5 Short-Form Video Editing Hacks” – a guide to elevate…
  • - “HUAWEI Unveils Highly Anticipated Products, Including the Largest Tablet Yet – the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2″, and Sets Global Product Launch in Dubai on December 12th In a bold move that signals HUAWEI’s intensified focus on the tablet category, the tech giant teases its upcoming releases,…
  • - More and more people want to travel to countries with a high standard of living. You can visit them as part of an exciting tour, on business, or to live permanently. The latter option mainly attracts those looking for suitable, favorable living conditions due to the deteriorating economy in third…
  • - Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) announced its strategic agreements with several partners, including HeroTel and Comsol, to significantly enhance connectivity coverage and strengthen its product offering to customers. Praveen Govender, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) for DFA, stated, “This marks a…
  • - In an era where WiFi has become almost as vital as air, how much do we know about its capabilities beyond internet connection? The Geonode team delved into some unexpected uses of WiFi and unveils its lesser-known capabilities. Beyond the Internet: 7 WiFi Uses You Never Knew Were Possible “WiFi,…
  • - According to the Imports Localisation and Supply Chain Disruption Study for the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa’s exports dipped by 3% while imports rose by 10%. The study has also found that the import-export equation is leaning increasingly towards the former – imports were 39% higher in…
  • - With festive season shopping in full swing, many South Africans will be looking to replace or upgrade their smartphones. E-commerce stores and mobile network operators will have tempting promotions on offer. TCL offers some suggestions about how you can find a good smartphone promotion, whether you…
  • - When Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn first invented the internet communication protocols we use today (back in 1980), I doubt they realized the impact this technology would have on our lives. As we head into digital transformation’s teenage years, the ability to connect affects everything, from how and…
  • - In a world where you can make near-instant payments for almost anything, you’d expect that international payments and currency exchanges would be equally seamless. But for a variety of reasons, including shortcomings in the international forex system and the practices of many traditional forex…
  • - Airtel Africa launched Nxtra, a new data center business founded on a commitment to meet the continent’s growing needs for trusted, and sustainable data center capacity and to serve the fast-growing African digital economy. High-Capacity Data Centre In Africa Nxtra aims to build one of the largest…
  • - Amazon, American e-commerce giant is officially going to be launching in the South African market in 2024. The online marketplace has opened registrations for merchants to place their products on the site ahead of the launch next year. Fierce Competition in the South African E-Commerce Sector This…
  • - A new study from Juniper Research, found CCaas (Contact-Centre-as-a-Service) subscription services will generate over $18 billion in revenue by 2028; from $7.5 billion this year globally. The report predicts growing support for inbound communication channels, like RCS and OTT messaging apps, will…