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BuildRSA chat platform is a South African technology initiative, which gives people the chance to share their thoughts and feelings on developmental issues facing the country and find sustainable solutions to resolving them. It serves as a platform for constructive dialogue, providing everyone interested in building a prosperous South Africa with the opportunity to share opinions and practical, considered ways to address the socio-economic and political challenges plaguing our country. The BuildRSA National Conference, South Africa’s first-ever text-based conference, will happen on the BuildRSA platform at Buildrsa.co.za on 24 July 2023. Running from 10:00am to 1:00pm, conference participants will focus…
Vodacom today pays tribute to Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running ‘YeboGogo’ advertising campaign, who passed away on Wednesday 19 July 2023. Most South Africans know Prof Omotoso as “the Yebo Gogo man” from Vodacom’s iconic adverts which the telco used to promote brand Vodacom in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa. Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub says: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Prof Omotoso, who is one of the country’s respected academic and playwrights. At Vodacom, we remember him as an iconic figure who helped…
Huawei and the East African Communication Organisation (EACO) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving up levels of digital participation in the region. The MoU, which was signed by Dr Ally Simba, Executive Secretary, EACO and Yang Hongjie, Director of ICT Strategy and Policy Department of Huawei Southern Africa Region during the 25th EACO Congress and 28th Annual Assembly in Bujumbura, recognises the importance of ICT as a digital enabler. It further contains an agreement that both Huawei and EACO have determined to partner in the areas of ICT Capacity Building for EACO Secretariat staff and EACO…
To reinforce this proactive approach and ensure effective risk management, MTN SA has appointed Bradley Swanepoel as Chief Risk Officer, effective 1 October 2023. Swanepoel, who presently holds the position of General Manager: Finance Business Partner, has organisation-wide experience having served MTN’s Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech, and Technology businesses. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of MTN’s operations that aligns perfectly with the requirements of a Chief Risk Officer. “Bradley is a seasoned CA (SA) and finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles. With many of those years spent in the telecoms including his current tenure…
Enhancing learner online safety this new school term is about adopting a progressively protective approach. That’s according to South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) which says online threats to the country’s school children are real, but can be mitigated by parents taking progressive action in the face of potential danger. ISPA chair, Sasha Booth-Beharilal says: “With access to information, comes the risk of learners being exposed to harmful content and equally harmful predators and cyberbullies.” When it comes to cyberbullying, it’s important for parents to advise their children not to respond and not to retaliate, either online or in…
TikTok is where culture, entertainment and music collide, making TikTok the ultimate platform for music discovery and promotion. Every day on TikTok, millions of passionate music fans discover their new favorite musician, rediscover old hits, and support up-and-coming artists to break through and reach the top of the charts. “We’re committed to supporting rising talent to help them break through the noise to reach their dreams,” said TikTok in a statement. “That’s why we are so excited to officially announce our next program aimed at raising the volume of the voices of emerging artists.” TikTok Elevate: TikTok’s first-ever programme to identify,…
The Forex market, also known as the foreign exchange market, is a vibrant and fast-paced financial market where both regular retail investors and major financial institutions trade currencies. It is a market that never sleeps, operating 24 hours a day, five days a week, across different time zones. What makes the Forex market truly intriguing is its dynamic nature, characterised by constant fluctuations in the prices of financial instruments and a multitude of factors driving these changes. Those qualities attract investors around the world seeking to maximise their profit potential in a short time. What dynamic factors shape the Forex…
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, will officially be launched in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), one of the AI Institute of South Africa Hubs, on 19th July 2023. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI for the commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade, investment, equality and inclusivity by uniting practitioners across commercial, government, academic, start-up and NGO sectors. Dr Nick Bradshaw, the founder of SAAIA, states: “From…
Eskom said on Monday that Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Tuesday, as previously communicated. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will continue to be implemented daily until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur. Eskom said breakdowns have reduced to 15 747MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 1 946MW. Since Friday, a generating unit each at Kriel, Lethabo, Majuba, Matla and…
MyBroadband Insights has released its 2023 Mobile Voice Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile voice service in South Africa. The report is based on South Africa’s biggest-ever mobile network quality test, conducted between 20 March and 24 April. Over the testing period, MyBroadband Insights travelled over 10,000 kilometres, made 93,912 calls, and recorded over 41,000 call minutes. MyBroadband Insights partnered with Analytico and Keysight distributor Coral-i for the extensive, country-wide network testing project. This project used Keysight’s world-leading network testing platform, Nemo, to test a range of voice network quality variables. Network performance was also…