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In a world plagued by biased narratives and the spread of “fake news,” a seismic shift is underway. Brace yourselves for the arrival of newsGPT.ai, an unprecedented platform that promises unbiased AI news, leaving giants like CNN shaking in their boots. With a mission to revolutionize the way news is delivered, newsGPT.ai aims to excite and empower readers seeking genuine, trustworthy information while turning the tide against media giants. newsGPT.ai’s cutting-edge technology utilizes state-of-the-art algorithms and natural language processing to ensure unparalleled accuracy and fairness. By eliminating human biases and political inclinations, this groundbreaking platform guarantees readers access to unfiltered…

Through a new, international tech collaboration, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will soon launch Colo 2.0 – an advanced managed infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solution that will provide JSE clients with cloud-based colocation services. “The launch of Colo 2.0 will further entrench our position as a centre of innovation for financial markets on the African continent. We will provide our clients with leading edge innovative hosting and connectivity solutions for their colocation needs.  This collaboration with two global market leaders is paramount to fostering innovation at the JSE,” says Langa Manqele, Head of Equities and Equity Derivatives at JSE.…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has successfully installed the Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable connecting Mauritius to South Africa. This cable has been deployed at Liquid’s landing facility in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. The move will bring a much-needed boost to the stability and redundancy around the connectivity that exists between the two countries. The T3 cable consists of four fibre pairs, with a design capacity of 13.5 Tbps per fibre pair and 54 Tbps for the whole system. With this, Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa is bringing a critical increase in the…

Vodacom has introduced a new range of mobile data bundles designed for students who are on Vodacom’s NXT LVL proposition. These student bundles are launched to offer relief at a time when the cost of living keeps rising and the interest rate is at a 14-year high, putting immense pressure on our already burdened youth segment. Accessible bundles include a 5GB All Access data bundle bolted with a 5GB Night Owl bundle for only R49, valid for 14 days. High data users can get access to a 30GB All Access data bundle, which comes with an additional 30GB Night Owl…

Salesforce remains steadfastly committed to helping solve one of South Africa’s key challenges –  the digital skills gap and job creation. Last year Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Programme Manager at Salesforce South Africa, announced the Salesforce ecosystem is expected to create 31,800 new jobs and generate $5.1 billion in new business revenue in South Africa by 2026. Further to this commitment Fear today announced Salesforce’s partnership with Collective, a private sector-led initiative aimed at addressing the massive gap between the oversupply of digital jobs and the undersupply of people with the skills to fill them in South Africa. “It’s a…

In the first half of 2023, the world’s central banks are at the end of rate hike cycles, leading to a weakened U.S. dollar. The banking crisis threatened to collapse financial markets and still influences them, shaping winning investment strategies. High inflation in early 2023 forced central banks worldwide to increase interest rates. This significantly impacted the financial sector, with many regional banks facing the risk of bankruptcy or going bankrupt. The demand for AI (artificial intelligence) technologies drove growth in capital markets. Having a clearer picture of the peak rates, investors can now consider investment options most likely to…

Visa today announced the launch of the new Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator programme to help enable Africa’s expanding start-up community through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding.  The initiative was introduced by Visa Executive Chairman Alfred F. Kelly Jr. at Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Marrakech, Morocco. The Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator will enable up to 40 start-ups each year to accelerate and grow through a three-month intensive learning program focused on business growth and mentoring.  Following the program completion, Visa intends to further support fintech growth with capital investment in select participating businesses, while accelerating their commercial launch…

Cell C today announced the appointment of two esteemed industry leaders, Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa, to its Board of Directors. The company said in a statement their inclusion in the board demonstrates Cell C’s strategic focus on accelerating growth and fuelling investor confidence.  Maya Makanjee is an accomplished business leader with a wealth of experience in various executive director positions across multiple industries spanning close to 30 years. With a Master’s degree in Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Maya brings a diverse skill set to the table ranging from FMCG, Telecommunications, and Financial Services. Her track…

Huawei ranked No. 3 in South Africa’s IaaS market by revenue in 2022 while being the No. 2 IaaS vendor in China and the No.5 globally. Huawei maintains sustained high growth and ranked No. 3 in South Africa for IaaS by revenue in 2022. According to the latest research report “Market Share: IT Services, worldwide 2022” (April 2023) released by Gartner®, Huawei ranked No. 3 in the South African IaaS market by revenue in 2022 while being the No.2 IaaS vendor in China and the No.5 globally. The cloud computing IaaS market maintains high growth. In the Southern Africa region,…

A South African team has taken a top spot in the annual Huawei Global ICT Competition. The winning team included students and graduates from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). They progressed to the Global Final, held in Shenzhen, China, after competing among tens of thousands of students from across Sub Saharan Africa and globally. At the Grand Final, they were one of 146 teams from 36 countries and regions competing in the major prize categories. The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the largest ICT events in the world and is aimed at…