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Gordhan says Eskom CEO will be appointed by year-end
The minister of public enterprises, Pravin Gordhan has revealed that the state be naming a CEO for beleaguered power utility Eskom by the end of the year. For more than seven months, Eskom has been operating without a full-time head, while freight company Transnet’s CEO said she will be leaving at the end of October.
University of Rwanda student creates an AI platform for small holder farmers
Theofrida Maginga, a young female student at the University of Rwanda is currently in the process of creating 'Mkulima GPT,' a ChatGPT-driven Swahili chatbot with the mission is to empower smallholder farmers by detecting crop diseases and providing culturally-sensitive agricultural advice. The project 'Mkulima GPT,' is a combination of AI and IoT to aid small-scale
OpenAI looking to make its own AI chips
The parent company for ChatGPT, OpenAI is looking at making own artificial intelligence chips and has gone as far as evaluating a potential acquisition target, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. According to reports by Reuters, the company has not yet decided to move ahead, even though it is said that since at
Microsoft introduces new Teams app for all users
The Technology company, Microsoft has announced that it is currently rolling out its revamped Teams app for Mac and Windows users. From the ground up, Microsoft rebuilt the new app, which has been available as a preview for businesses to test since March 2023. The company said the goal was to reimagine Teams from the
Trend Micro’s latest cyber threat report spotlights sophisticated new criminal tactics in 2023
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has revealed that it blocked more than 86 million email threats, around four million malicious URLs and over 4 000 malicious mobile apps targeted at South African businesses and consumers between January and June 2023. This comes at a time when the complexity of the country’s
Are we winning the fight against ransomware?
Ransomware first rose to dominance as cybercriminals’ main weapon of choice way back in 2020. Since then, it has been top of the global security agenda, plaguing businesses, public services and individuals alike. Organisations have had to quickly pivot their cybersecurity, data protection and disaster recovery strategies to adjust to this new pandemic. But is
(SPONSORED) Unisa College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Studies for the sustainable environment, livelihood, and agriculture The college is situated strategically at the Unisa Science Campus in Johannesburg. Unisa has made science a priority and aims to grow research capacity and support research activities in the fields of agriculture and environmental sciences through the activities of the College. With its leading-edge laboratories facilities
MTN distributes 20 000 batteries in load shedding fight
MTN South Africa has distributed 20 000 batteries and almost 900 generators into its network in an attempt to tackle the negative impact of higher levels of load shedding. The telecommunications company had previously announced that it would be investing between R4.5-billion and R5-billion protecting its network from an erratic power supply from state-owned Eskom,
Spotify increasing prices in South Africa
Spotify has given notification to South African subscribers that that the price of its service will increase in November 2023. Spotify is one of the biggest platforms for music streaming, audiobooks, and podcasts, and it has revealed that it has price increases for its Premium Individual and Duo plans, but it seems like its Family
Study shows AI-controlled geysers could cut 20 hours of load-shedding per month
There is a high possibility that South African cities may be able to reduce the electricity outages if water heaters (geysers) powered by artificial intelligence were to be installed, a 30-month study has shown. Research by South African start-up Plentify showed that the installation of the devices that can automatically switch off to avoid consumption
Standard Chartered South Africa invests $50,000 into Female South African-owned businesses
Standard Chartered Bank South Africa has awarded USD50,000 to support the growth of female South African-owned businesses under its Women in Technology (WiT) programme, which launched earlier this year. The Women in Tech programme provided a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs in South African STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing) industries, developing their innovative tech-based business
The power of regular ERP system updates for manufacturers
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly updating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The investment in an ERP system
New Visa Study Reveals How Consumers Can Stay Secure from the Language of Fraud
Over-confidence is leaving consumers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa’s latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries revealed a disconnect between consumers’ confidence in recognizing fraud and their online behavior, highlighting the importance of staying alert and mindful of
Champions of Sustainability: Unveiling the Victors of the 2023 TCS Sustainathon
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) announced that Team Amanzi Impilo from the University of Cape Town were the winners of the 2023 TCS Sustainathon South Africa – a problem-solving competition that empowers and engages the youth to address pressing societal and sustainability issues. Team Amanzi Impilo was selected from among 10 finalists
Bank Zero goes commercial
The bank that has been an exclusively digital mutual bank in South Africa since 2018, Bank Zero is now providing commercial banking, too. Michael Jordaan who is the bank’s chairman, said that the commercial products are aimed at businesses of any size. In a statement, Jordaan also said: “We have completely rethought commercial banking to
The Instant Group continues global expansion with acquisition of Property Solutions Africa
The Instant Group, the largest global marketplace for flexible workspace, has acquired South African property advisor Property Solutions Africa (PSA) to expand its footprint and develop its business across the African Continent. South Africa is one of the fastest growing markets globally for coworking and other forms of flexible workspace, including managed offices with demand
Apple set to fix iPhone 15 overheating issues
The giant technology company, Apple, has revealed that it has identified a couple of issues that are causing the cause new iPhones to run warmer than expected, including a bug in the iOS 17 software which will be fixed in an upcoming update. According to reports, there have been complaints that the new phones are
Foschini set to list on A2X
The Foschini Group (TFG) has made an announcement that the company’s ordinary shares will be listed on A2X Markets. The company told the shareholders that its ordinary shares have been approved to be included in the list of qualifying equity securities to be traded on A2X from 10 October 2023. The primary listing on the
HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 Showcases in Johannesburg
The HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has extended the future of fashion and technology integration with the exclusive showcase of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 in Johannesburg. The highly anticipated smartwatch which has generated immense consumer excitement in recent weeks, marking a significant continuation of the HUAWEI WATCH GT flagship Series. A true tech marvel, this
Visa rolls out $10- million funding for gen AI start-ups
Visa, the trusted leader in digital payments, has rolled out a US$100-million venture fund for generative artificial intelligence start-ups, joining a list of investors who have flocked to the sector this year. Other high-profile tech giants that have backed the AI space include Microsoft and Google, which is the now hype in technology circles this