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Report suggests that retailers may not see a cheerful season this festive
South African retailers are experiencing a surge in confidence, yet economists remain cautious about a prosperous festive season as 2023 concludes. The latest BER Retail survey indicates a positive trend, with retailer satisfaction rising to 47 in the fourth quarter, the highest since 2022 Q3. This improvement is attributed to increased profitability and enhanced business
E-commerce giant Amazon is looking at the South African marketplace for employees
Amazon is currently promoting 50 full-time positions and one seasonal job opportunity in South Africa, with many of the roles linked to its forthcoming launch of a marketplace in the country. The e-commerce giant is seeking a customer service lead for its South African operations, a B-BBEE senior programme manager, a transportation and fulfillment manager,
Trend Micro Container Security Evolution Saves SOC Teams Up to Two Weeks of Time Per Incident
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a prominent global cybersecurity provider, has unveiled the latest advancement in its cloud container security features for its flagship platform. This recent enhancement provides comprehensive safeguards, detection capabilities, and responsive measures, empowering a secure digital transformation journey. The new capabilities simplify investigations by enabling analysts to prioritise incidents
Student Funding cut by 13.7 Billion Rand
South Africans can make a difference in the lives of young students who dream of becoming the professionals that can build and shape our country in the future. The news of an R13.7 billion cut in the budget for higher education will have a massive impact on these academic ideals and hopes to equip young
HUAWEI to Celebrate 10 Years of Tablet Innovation With Its Biggest Launch Yet
HUAWEI has teased its soon-to-be-released products, including the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2”, and announced a new global product launch in Dubai on December 12th. This will be the largest tablet HUAWEI has released to date, and it signals that the company is doubling down on the tablet category. This is exciting news for all tablet
Stories of Tenacity: B2B Credit a Catalyst for SA's SMEs
In South Africa's chaotic, unforgiving business environment, where the line between thriving and failing is thin for SMEs, the stories of SA’s entrepreneurs speak volumes. Recent findings from the SA chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organisation reveal that access to funding is a persistent, top-of-mind concern for SA’s small business owners. Though liquidations have decreased substantially
Laptop Review: Acer Chromebook Plus 515
Can we collectively acknowledge that Acer's recent Chromebook releases are not just pushing boundaries, but performing a full-on tech statement? Case in point: the Acer Chromebook Plus 515—my recent playground for exploration, and boy, am I impressed. Acer boldly ventured into the Chromebook plus laptops with the 515 and its sibling, the 514, unleashing a
Veeam Expands Cyber Protection Capabilities and Adds AI Assistance
Veeam® Software, recognized as the leading provider in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, has officially launched the Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update. This comprehensive update encompasses Veeam Backup & Replication™ v12.1, along with Veeam ONE v12.1 and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v7. The primary focus of this release is on radical resilience, featuring numerous features and
The Fiat Titano is finally revealed
After nearly a year-long anticipation campaign, Fiat unveiled the first official images of its upcoming Titano pickup. Originally slated for a 2024 debut, the release was delayed, reportedly due to the resolution of electrical and software issues related to the infotainment system. The Titano, named after the Italian word for titan and symbolizing high strength
Beware quick-fix generic parts before heading off on holiday
With the car loaded, fueled, and the kids surprisingly cooperative, and the weather ideal for a long drive, an unexpected sound disrupts the joyful atmosphere. The family SUV, unfortunately, isn't in the holiday spirit. This scenario is all too familiar for many South Africans, as last-minute mechanical glitches before summer road trips can be the
Big things happening for South Africa’s L&D sector
The transformations witnessed in the realm of learning and development this year serve as a significant indicator of what lies ahead in 2024 and beyond. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning has led to substantial cost reductions, rendering eLearning more accessible to South Africans. The industry's focus has shifted from the crisis mentality
Read the label when Appliance Shopping
Household appliances can be electricity guzzlers, especially geysers, refrigerators, lights, laundry equipment and ovens. Not only do they inflate your electricity bill, but in South Africa they add to the stress that the national grid is under, particularly in the mornings and evenings when bathrooms and kitchens are most in use. Energy efficient appliances are,
6 million trees in Kenya to be maintained using Artificial Intelligence
AstraZeneca has committed to planting up to six million trees in Kenya and will utilize an AI deep learning model to monitor tree health, long-term survival, and carbon sequestration as part of its flagship AZ Forest program, focusing on climate action, human health, and community resilience. The reforestation project in Kenya covers more than 3,500
Zimbabwe's new passport fees not well received
Zimbabwe's 2024 budget announced by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube includes a raft of tax hikes and fee increases sparking public outrage. A 67% passport charge boost to $200, making them the priciest in the region, has provoked especially fierce backlash. With cross-border trade a lifeline for many Zimbabweans amid economic collapse, passports enable vital business
SOLA Group Starts Construction On Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Project
The SOLA Group has started construction on a groundbreaking and innovative new renewable energy initiative. The multi-buyer project is a 195 megawatt (DC) solar PV plant which will be the first to sell power to multiple buyers across the country on flexible terms, allowing energy users to access short-term clean power contracts to meet their
Rigel Resource Acquisition in talks to buy R7.9 billion South African gold miner
The New York-listed blank-check company, Rigel Resource Acquisition Corp. Is currently in talks to combine with a South African gold miner. According to the Daily Investor, the deal could value Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company at as much as $425 million (R7.9 billion). The blank check company backed by Orion Resource Partners, an asset manager overseeing
South Africa comes against Botswana’s fresh produce ban extension
The South African government urgently requested a meeting with Botswana officials following the extension of a ban on fresh produce imports that was initially set to expire this month. Botswana has prolonged the prohibition until 2025 and expanded the list of restricted items. In response, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko
Elon Musk is looking to raise $1 billion for xAI
Reports have revealed Elon Musk is looking to raise $1 billion (R18 billion) in funding for his AI company, xAI. According to an SEC filing, the man behind Tesla, SpaceX and X has already raised about $135 million so far from four unnamed investors, with the first sale occurring on the 29th of November. This
MTN looks to AI to cut costs and strengthen user experiences
MTN South Africa is making artificial intelligence a priority across operations to boost efficiency, revenue, and customer experiences. Implementing AI solutions for functions like customer service and network management aims to cut costs and strengthen user satisfaction. By transforming into an API- and AI-driven organization, MTN looks to incubate an internal culture of AI adoption
Nigerian Stocks Fintech Success
Two Nigerian stocks that transformed into fintech providers are among the hottest in the market this year. Chams has surged over 800%, topping Nigeria’s 151-member all-share index, while Computer Warehouse Group has rallied nearly sevenfold, claiming the number-four spot. Their success highlights the potential within a country with low bank branch densities and a sizable