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Spare a thought for educators. Artificial intelligence has made their jobs harder, particularly when spotting plagiarism and corner-cutting among learners. Yet, artificial intelligence also offers new opportunities for educators to do more with less and create new engagement within their classes. Educators are not anti-AI. Many of them see its potential. According to a survey among US teachers by Quizlet, 62 percent of respondents have used AI, and 50 percent of educators are excited or optimistic about AI in education. Four in ten teachers expect to use AI in their classrooms this year, reports Education Week. AI in education is already starting to…

Topco Media, a B2B media, digital and events company, is set to host the 2024 sustainability conference, focusing on successful, sustainable principles, practices, funding and ESG. The event, scheduled for March 19-20, 2024, in Johannesburg, aims to connect, celebrate and profile sustainable, ethical, and green companies to a local and global audience of global sustainability experts. In a bold move towards greening economies and promoting sustainable practices, the conference will underscore the three pillars of sustainability: environment, social, and governance. Topco Media is proud to announce Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) as a platinum partner for the Future of Sustainability…

inq., a Convergence Partners company, has announced the launch of an extensive Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and the Edgedock data insights value proposition to transform business operations across various sectors. The integrated offering combines edge computing with AI to bring real-time data processing and intelligent decision-making to the forefront of South African businesses.  The inq. Edge AI & IoT suite includes: Vision AI: To provide advanced video analytics powered by AI and machine learning. Video AI Platform: Leveraging AI for advanced video analytics, improving security and customer insights. Video AI Compliance as a Service: This empowers organisations to easily convert…

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 i5-12450H processor. The new iteration of the Huawei Matebook D16 laptop delivers an immersive viewing experience and excellent performance in a slim and lightweight design at an attractive price. An expansive 16-inch display with ultra-narrow bezels delivers an incredible 90% screen-to-body ratio. Its large screen in no way adds to its weight, the Huawei MateBook D 16 weighs just 1.68kg. It also features Huawei Metaline technology, delivering stronger and more stable WiFi connections of…

TymeBank, one of the world’s fastest growing digital banks, today announced that it reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. This makes it the first digital bank to break even in South Africa and on the continent. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s only black-controlled bank, making it one of the fastest growing digital banks globally, and the first African digital bank ever, to reach this milestone. “We are extremely proud of our achievement, particularly when you consider that globally, less than half of the top…

Microsoft is introducing Copilot Pro, a new premium subscription for individuals that provides a higher tier of service for AI capabilities, brings Copilot AI capabilities to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, and new capabilities, such as the ability to create Copilot GPTs. Copilot app is now widely accessible for iOS and Android phones. Additionally, Microsoft is extending the availability of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to a broader range of commercial customers, encompassing businesses of all sizes, including small- and medium-sized enterprises, effective immediately. You can subscribe to Copilot Pro today for $20 per month/per user. Copilot Pro provides: A single AI…

The last-mile delivery market is going through the roof – not just here in South Africa but all over the world. How can courier companies deliver the goods reliably while, at the same time, treading lightly on the planet? Responsible companies are eyeing futuristic technologies that will propel deliveries into the next decade… Courier companies across the globe are exploring various tech tools to streamline the delivery process, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. Robots, for instance, can undertake a number of tasks very efficiently – from picking, packing, and sorting packages to navigating pavements and delivering parcels directly to…

The much anticipated public hearings on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over its actions in Gaza will be heard at The Hague on Thursday morning. The Israeli Defence Forces have killed more than 23 000 Palestinians in retaliation to the October 7 surprise attack in which Hamas killed 1 139 Israelis and took over 200 hostages. To follow the matter live simply click here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11gf661b3 

EIB Global reveals a $30 million commitment to Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs across Africa. The fund will invest in companies developing and implementing  digital technologies, in particular those addressing basic needs such as education, healthcare and utilities,  or enhancing goods, services and value-chain efficiency.  “Encouraging and promoting innovation and digitalisation is crucial to developing strong and sustainable  economies,” said EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle. “African entrepreneurs hold the key to the  continent’s future, creating jobs, reducing inequality and improving quality of life. The EIB, as part of Team  Europe, is committed to…

The last century saw few changes to trucks; their appearances were unchanged, and they were all powered by internal combustion engines fuelled by diesel. However, this century has witnessed impressive change! The transport industry is enjoying one innovation following the next; anything and everything from electric trucks to those with fuel cells and even those without drivers. But which of these innovations can you expect to see on South African roads in 2024? Electric trucks While South Africa is trailing some other markets when it comes to the rollout of electric commercial vehicles – China, for instance, saw an impressive…