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Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust
As much as businesses want to become more energy efficient, the reality is that South Africa is a challenging environment in which to do so. Most organisations are dependent on Eskom for their power, and while UPS/inverters, generators and solar solutions are available to ensure operations can continue amid load-shedding, they are costly. It should
Uber introduces electric vehicle-based service in South Africa
Uber has made an announcement that it will be soon launching its first electric vehicle-based service in South Africa over the next few months. Previously called Uber Connect, Uber Package enables users to book same-day pickup and delivery of a package within a single geographical area. From December 2023, the company will be switching vehicles
The EnergyDRIVE project introduced children from different provinces to renewable energy
South Africa’s large renewable energy facilities are in fairly remote and rural parts of the country. This means they are not constantly in the public eye, but also that they have the potential to help make rural communities more aware of renewable energy and the issues that drive it. Turning this potential into reality was
Experian and MTN’s Chenosis announce a partnership to drive financial inclusion in South Africa
In a groundbreaking collaboration, one of South Africa's major credit bureaus, Experian, has partnered with Chenosis, which is a cross-industry Application Programming Interface (API) marketplace and an MTN Platform Company, in order to harness data for advancing financial inclusion in the country. Despite an estimated 25 million credit-active consumers in South Africa, over 20% of
Standard Bank provides facility to combat climate change and improve the lives of rural communities
Standard Bank has recently finalised an agreement to provide financial support to The African Stove Company (TASC) for what is believed to be South Africa's first carbon credit project designed to combat climate change while simultaneously generating positive social impacts in rural areas. This funding facility is aimed at supporting TASC's socially-oriented initiatives. TASC generates
Vodacom has the best deals and more with up to 75% off this Black November
It’s Black November and Vodacom will be offering amazing discounts on everything customers need to stay connected! Whether they are working from home, studying online, gaming or streaming the hottest shows, Vodacom has the right deal for it. Customers can save up to 75% on fixed, home and mobile connectivity deals, and get new offers
The move to hybrid and multi-cloud environments is not a technology destination but genuine business transformation
It's virtually impossible to find a business that doesn't have some degree of involvement with the cloud or hasn't incorporated cloud strategies into its operations. The cloud has undoubtedly revolutionised the business landscape, but it's important to recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works best for one business may not be ideal for
Ram showcases electric bakkie with built-in petrol generator to charge battery
Stellantis NV’s Ram truck brand is now offering a solution to range anxiety that leans into its petrol-powered roots, which is a battery-powered pickup with an on-board petrol generator to boost range and towing capacity. The Ramcharger, meant to launch in the market at the end of 2024, is tailored for truck enthusiasts who worry
NTT planning to test driverless vehicle tech with Toyota
Japan's NTT has announced that it has plans to embark on driverless vehicle technology testing in collaboration with Toyota and invest in a US-based startup specialising in self-driving systems. A spokesperson for NTT revealed that the company's goals include conducting tests with autonomous buses and taxis by as early as 2025 and allocating approximately ¥10
Massmart appoints former Amazon manager as head of e-commerce
Massmart, the owner of Game stores and Makro, has appointed Srividya Pandya as its new head of ecommerce, effective from the 1st of November 2023. Pandya has been part of the Massmart family, but she was with the parent company Walmart, serving as vice president of strategic integration for Walmart US. She also headed the
Should the company be found guilty of fraud, Sanral will terminate the R4.7 billion contract
When the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) granted Aqua Transport and Plant Hire a contract worth R4.7 billion to renovate a section of the N3 highway, they were fully cognisant of the fraud allegations levelled against the company's directors. The South African minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga said a provision had been built to terminate the
Meta given a 30 day notice to stop using the name Threads
Meta has been served with 30-day ultimatum to cease using the name "Threads" in the UK by a British software firm, Threads Software Limited, citing ownership of the trademark. It is said that the legal representatives for Threads Software Limited have sent a formal notice to the parent company of Facebook and Instagram with the
Skype, Flutterwave founders back R3.8-billion Africa tech fund
The Africa-focused venture capital firm, Norrsken22 has received back from more than 30 unicorn founders and institutions to raise US$205-million (R3.8-billion) for new tech investments on the continent. The fund includes individuals such as Niklas Zennström from Skype, Niklas Östberg from Delivery Hero, as well as Olugbenga Agboola from Flutterwave among its investors, in an
Bidvest International Logistics on compliance being more than just legitimacy or excellence
If South African logistics firms hope to compete in the market they need to embrace compliance, not only in terms of laws and regulations but also social aspects that impact the world around us. What is important to understand is that compliance is not only the responsibility of a company’s compliance officer but of every
Instagram looking to offer AI-powered “friends” feature
Reports have revealed that the social media platform, Instagram is currently reportedly working on artificial intelligence-powered “friends” that users can customise to their liking and then speak to. According to screenshots shared by developer Alessandro Paluzzi, there is a possibility that users could soon be able to create an AI companion of whatever race, gender,
Lenovo and Commvault: Fortifying South African Enterprises in an Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
Commvault, an enterprise data protection leader for global businesses, has announced new highly reliable backup and recovery solutions for enterprise organizations, powered by Lenovo technology. Paired with Lenovo’s award-winning hardware systems, Commvault is delivering simplicity to IT teams with data protection and management from a single view, while giving CIOs flexibility, reliability, and blazing
Ransomware gang attacks Boeing
One of the world’s largest defence and space contractors, Boeing revealed that it was busy investigating into a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it. The company said that the LockBit cybercrime gang admitted that it had stolen “a tremendous amount” of
President Ntuli as the new HPE South Africa MD
It has been confirmed that President Ntuli has been officially appointed as the new MD for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa effective immediately. After two years as director of HPE GreenLake Cloud Services in the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, Ntuli assumes full responsibility for the end-to-end management of HPE’s South African business,
TikTok shares SA Q4 Shopping Season data
South Africa’s festive season is a much-anticipated break from the usual monotony of everyday life. Families and friends gather under the hot summer sun to enjoy meals, social events, travelling, outdoor adventures and gift giving. For retailers and service providers, it’s the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday makers and revellers
Lenovo and NVIDIA announce hybrid AI solutions to help enterprises quickly adopt GenAI
Lenovo and NVIDIA have announced an expansion of their partnership with new, hybrid solutions and engineering collaboration that supports their shared vision to bring the power of generative AI to every enterprise. In close collaboration with NVIDIA, Lenovo will deliver fully integrated systems that bring AI-powered computing to everywhere data is created, from the edge