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Bank Zero looking to introduce smartphone tap payments
Michael Jordaan, Chairman of Bank Zero, has revealed that South Africa's youngest digital bank is actively developing three new features. The upcoming features include the integration of smartphone wallets for tap payments, with the possibility of supporting platforms like Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. Jordaan mentioned the new features as Pay Many, which
Iowa accuses TikTok of lying about content available to kids in a new lawsuit
Iowa is taking legal action against TikTok, alleging that the social media platform deceives parents about the nature of content available to young users. The lawsuit filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claims that TikTok hosts inappropriate content, including "sexual content, drugs, alcohol, intense profanity, self-harm messages, and other X-rated content," making such videos
The AI PC Innovation: The most significant development in the PC industry
The emergence of "AI PCs" this year, featuring silicon designed for accelerated artificial intelligence tasks, is hailed as the most significant development in the PC industry in a quarter-century, according to Nitesh Doolabh, the country manager at Intel South Africa. The integration of neural processing units (NPUs) into Intel's next-gen laptop and desktop CPUs is
Tunisian AI Company, Imaginario Secures $1 Million in Pre-Seed Investment
Tunisian-based startup company, Imaginario AI, specializing in AI-assisted video and audio content processing, has successfully secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round, signaling a significant step toward its international expansion goals. Led by 216 Capital, the investment round saw participation from various backers, including Blue Lake VC, Earthling Ventures, Comcast NBCUniversal, and Techstars. Founded
Bolt Nigeria set to ban drivers who solicit offline trips
Bolt Nigeria has announced its decision to suspend the accounts of drivers engaging in offline trip solicitations to bolster the safety and security of riders. The company disclosed this information in a statement to Technext, unveiling a new feature in its app allowing riders to cancel trips specifically when drivers request payment off the app.
Vodacom Group ranked Africa’s Top Employer
Vodacom Group has been ranked by the Top Employers Institute as the continent’s number one employer. This prestigious certification and first place ranking has also been awarded to Vodacom South Africa and Vodacom Mozambique. Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through exceptional Human Resource (HR)
HONOR Set to Pack the Punch with Launch of HONOR X9b 5G
Global technology brand HONOR has announced the upcoming launch of the brand-new HONOR X9b 5G in South Africa, the latest addition to its trustworthy and reliable X Series line-up. Combining exceptional display quality, expansive photography capabilities and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G sets a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones in the
Cleaner public transport beckons with new project
By the end of 2025, South Africa’s first electric commuter buses could be on the roads of Tshwane and eThekwini municipalities as part of pilot project funded by the Global Environmental Facility and managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). SANEDI, which was appointed
BCX Earns an Esteemed Top Employer Certificate for the Third Consecutive Year in 2024
In every thriving business, the core of its success is deeply rooted in the culture and environment it nurtures. BCX, a leader in digital technology, is once again excited about earning the coveted Top Employer certificate in 2024, for the third consecutive year. This achievement represents BCX's steadfast commitment to fostering a workplace that champions
Vodacom Business to offer HPE GreenLake to acceleratehybrid cloud transformation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Vodacom Business, the enterprise arm of Vodacom Group and a leading provider for cloud, hosting and security services, has added the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to its portfolio to enhance the cloud experience for its South Africa customers. HPE GreenLake will enable the ICT specialist to provide
Pre-owned vehicles now as much about choice as price
As much as price is a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, South African motorists are now also enjoying the wide variety of quality vehicles offered. Gone were the days when pre-loved vehicle lots might have had a few fixer-uppers displayed in the back, noted Donovan Enslin, used vehicle manager for the Kelston Motor
Discovering the true value of the data-driven organization
Dr Karen Luyt, Expert Solution Architect: Business and Digital Advisory, and Stefan Steffen, Executive: Data Insights and Intelligence, at BCX discuss the key themes and challenges facing organisations when it comes to data, analytics, and business intelligence. Statista predicts that the volume of data created, copied, produced, and consumed globally will reach 147 zettabytes in
Puma energy acquires stake in renewable energy specialist MBHE
Global energy business Puma Energy today announced it has acquired a 49 percent stake in MBHE Group, (PTY) LTD a company that provides renewable energy solutions to customers across southern Africa and owns its own high-quality renewable energy assets across the continent. The transaction aligns with Puma Energy’s purpose of energising communities and helping industrial
Trends shaping fibre adoption and innovation in 2024
The connectivity and ubiquity of fibre remains a priority, globally. In the UK, Ofcom is predicting that the country will achieve more than 80% of full fibre coverage over the next two years. Already in Japan, Iceland, Korea, Spain and Sweden it is more than 80% while South Africa is clambering forwards to connect as
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 Intel i5 Now Available on Shelves in South Africa
The latest laptop from HUAWEI enhance productivity with smooth performance and stunning displays in a sleek and portable design – rated as the best laptop for professionals and students. HUAWEI has officially announced the local availability in South Africa of its latest laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, featuring a High-Performance 12th Gen Intel® Core™
2024 trends: AI to catalyse growth and transform customer experiences in retail
South African retailers are likely to ramp up their investment in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024 as they look for new ways to drive innovation and outsmart their competitors. This aligns with global trends, with research from Honeywell showing that six in 10 retailers worldwide plan to adopt AI, machine learning and computer vision over the
Ninety percent of CEOs are waiting for GenAI to move past the hype or experimenting in small ways
Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023, promising to transform the way business functions. Despite the potential, leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 66% of global executives are ambivalent or outright dissatisfied with their organisation’s progress on AI and GenAI
Impact sourcing with a large pool of talented people
Africa is widely acknowledged as the most diverse continent boasting and estimated 3000 distinct ethnic groups and over 2000 languages. A 2013 study by Erkan Goren which is now considered the global benchmark for measuring cultural diversity claimed the majority of African countries sit between 70% and 90% Ethnic Fractionalization. A similar Harvard study placed the worlds top 20 most diverse
Kenya Seeks Quick Resolution with Tanzania After Surprise Flight Ban Announcement
Tanzania has announced the withdrawal of approval for Kenya's national carrier to operate passenger services between the two countries, starting the following week. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, acting on behalf of flight authorities, mentioned the denial of approvals by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority for Air Tanzania to operate all-cargo flights between the nations
Nigeria Targets 57% Increase in Tax Revenue for 2024
Nigeria anticipates a substantial increase in revenue collections this year as it implements plans to revamp its tax system, yielding positive results. The Federal Inland Revenue Service projects a 57% surge in revenue for 2024, reaching 19.4 trillion naira ($20.3 billion), compared to the previous year, as per information obtained by Bloomberg. This includes 9.96