Author: Staff Writer
The University of Pretoria (UP) has expanded its fully online offering with the launch of two new postgraduate diplomas, the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and Technology Management, presented by the Graduate School of Technology Management in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT). The launch marks another milestone for UPOnline, the University’s fully online learning platform, which continues to grow across faculties. With the two new programmes, UPOnline programmes are now offered in four UP faculties, reflecting a steady expansion of flexible, career-focused learning. This is the second and third…
Intel today unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life, and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, Intel Core Series 3 is built on the proven foundations of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (code-name Panther Lake) and manufactured on the Intel 18A process node technology, the most advanced logic node developed and manufactured in the United States. The new processors are designed to transform computing for schools, small businesses, and value buyers, delivering the features people care about at unmatched scale. Over 70 designs from leading partners…
As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37,000 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills training and industry-readiness programmes. This work is closely aligned with South Africa’s digital development priorities, as outlined in the South Africa Digital Infrastructure Investment Study 2025 by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, which sets out the investment and policy conditions needed to support inclusive digital transformation through 2035. Within that framework, digital skills, affordability…
Rather than merely waiting for the slower pace of legislative alignment across provinces, the online betting industry is looking toward “technical harmonisation” as a precursor to legal change. In this scenario, technology serves as the bridge that allows both sides to meet in the middle. While the global iGaming landscape often struggles with fragmented rules that polarise stakeholders, there’s a unique trend in the South African market which a recent survey at the 2026 SiGMA Africa iGaming conference at GrandWest casino found: a shared desire for technical harmonisation across industry players and regulators alike. According to the SOFTSWISS SiGMA Africa…
Vuma, a Maziv company, has reached a significant national milestone, connecting 1,000 schools across South Africa to fibre, unlocking digital resources and new opportunities for teaching and learning. The milestone was marked today at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo, where government leaders, educators and industry stakeholders gathered to reflect on the role connectivity is playing in shaping the future of education in South Africa. This initiative represents one of the most meaningful private-sector contributions to school connectivity in the country. By connecting schools to fibre, it’s helping unlock access to digital tools, information and platforms that were previously out of…
Rental agencies operate in one of real estate’s tightest financial windows. In a matter of days, they must collect rent, reconcile it to the correct lease, pay suppliers and municipalities, and get landlords their money before bond debit orders hit. Traditional bank transfers – which can take 48 hours and stall over weekends or public holidays – make that window even narrower. Rental property management platform Reos is changing that – becoming the first in South Africa to make all outgoing EFTs instant by default, without the premium price tag. “Beyond the obvious cash flow benefits, moving away from legacy…
AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation Fund, and follow-on from key early angel investors. Previous rounds included industry leaders, Africa Health Ventures and Savant. Funding supports clinical research and validation, continued development of the product and AI model, and the operational infrastructure required to scale a medical device business in South…
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the industry at a global scale. Operators investing in closing that gap are building foundations that will outlast the current disruption. “We are publishing this research at a moment…
Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network. New Amazon Leo D2D system will help mobile network operators extend voice, text, and data services to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks. Amazon and Apple enter agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models, allowing users to text emergency services, message friends and family, request roadside assistance, and more. Today Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive…
The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry – a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures. However, this market enthusiasm isn’t reserved solely for entirely new entrants. Updates and facelifts to established product lines generate a similar level of anticipation among consumers. While the appeal of the latest safety and convenience technologies is undeniable, price-conscious buyers often view the arrival of an updated model as the perfect window for strategic bargain hunting. But is choosing a ‘run-out’ or discontinued model a risky compromise? The most…