Author: Staff Writer

Africa’s gaming industry is poised for a breakthrough. As one of the fastest-growing creative sectors on the continent, game development has the power to drive innovation, create jobs, and bring African storytelling to the global stage. But to fully unlock this potential, developers need resources, mentorship, and international connections. That’s where GamesConnect AFRICA steps in. What Is GamesConnect AFRICA? More than just an initiative, GamesConnect AFRICA is a movement shaping the future of gaming in Africa. It empowers mid-sized studios with the tools to scale, improve game quality, and compete globally. The programme also fosters international collaborations, co-productions, and knowledge-sharing – ensuring African…

Core Group, South Africa’s distributor of tech products, has announced a new distribution partnership with Microsoft to bring its lineup of Surface hardware to South African resellers. Through this collaboration, businesses will be afforded seamless access to the world-class portfolio, providing a perfect blend of hardware and software designed for the modern workplace. With Microsoft Surface, South African businesses can now access the best-in-class hardware, built specifically to enhance productivity and performance through device level AI capability and the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite of productivity tools. “Microsoft Surface is engineered to deliver best in class device productivity,” said Dian de…

As financial inclusion continues to be a major challenge for many communities across South Africa, FNB is enabling access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both the unbanked and under banked individuals, through FNB AgencyPlus.  AgencyPlus is a safe and convenient way for individuals to deposit cash into an FNB account and withdraw cash from their FNB account or eWallet at a local shop or small business registered as an AgencyPlus agent. Users can also buy airtime and electricity through the solution. Banking services are provided at the store (agents) via the FNB App or cellphone…

At Intel Vision 2025 in Las Vegas, Intel leaders reaffirmed the company’s commitment to customer success, innovation, and ecosystem growth. The event highlighted Intel’s strategic priorities, including advancements in AI, data center solutions, and Intel Foundry’s progress, all driven by a customer-first approach. A Customer-Centric Vision Intel’s leadership emphasised the importance of listening to and collaborating with customers to deliver cutting-edge solutions. “Yesterday you heard from Lip-Bu that our work is not over, that we have to continue to do a lot of hard work,” said Christoph Schell, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Intel, echoing sentiments shared by new Intel…

Imagine predicting a hurricane’s or tornado’s impact in minutes, not days. Kamiwaza AI’s powerful orchestration engine, powered by Intel® Gaudi® 3 AI accelerators and Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, helps federal meteorologists automate analysis and extract insights from massive datasets—including over 90 years of climate data. to deliver faster, more accurate warnings. At Intel Vision 2025, Luke Norris, CEO of Kamiwaza, and Sunny Wescott, federal chief meteorologist, demonstrated how the system processes 1 trillion data points from legacy weather sensors, a task that once took days, now completed in minutes. This speed is critical when every second counts. By analyzing historical weather patterns, Kamiwaza AI links past…

“This is a really good university that is already globally recognised for its research excellence. But there are bolder things we can do and greater ambitions that we can have – together. This can culminate in us having even greater impact on society.,” says Prof Deresh Ramjugernath (52), the 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU), who officially stepped into his new role this morning (1 April 2025). He takes over from Prof Wim de Villiers who completed two terms at the helm. “Stellenbosch has a proud history of excellence in learning and teaching. Under Prof De Villiers, we…

HGS, a global leader in digital customer experience (CX), AI-driven BPM, and digital media services, has officially opened its cutting-edge CX hub in Cape Town. The exclusive launch event showcased HGS’s commitment to transforming CX through digital innovation, impact sourcing, and a customer-first approach, solidifying South Africa’s reputation as a top-tier CX destination. The event gathered industry leaders, government officials, and global brands to explore South Africa’s growing role in CX excellence. HGS’s new hub will help businesses reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive growth through AI-powered solutions and best-in-class service delivery. Attendees gained insights into HGS’s digital-first strategy,…

Savant today announced that APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Savant has been a Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Seed fund implementing partner since 2017 and has facilitated funding and supported a significant number of early-stage technology projects over the past 8 years. The Pre-Seed Fund targets projects that are in the early stages of technology development such as proof of concept studies, development of prototypes and conducting market research. Its aim is to ensure that innovators reach technical feasibility of their technologies or innovations currently at a TRL3 or TRL4 stage. The allowable amount per application for this call is R800,000 including VAT, with a maximum duration of 12…

Eskom has confirmed that loadshedding remains suspended. While the power system remains constrained, it is stable, with emergency reserves being strategically used to meet demand, particularly during peak periods. The Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) for the financial year-to-date stands at 25.85%, an improvement from 32.38% during the same period last year. This reflects a ~6.5% reduction, signaling improved fleet reliability. Kusile Unit 2 is expected to reconnect to the repaired Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system and main stack by month-end. Meanwhile, Unit 1 will go offline starting 31 March 2025 for similar work, in line with environmental compliance. Eskom continues high…

The Capitec Board announced today that Gerrie Fourie, founding member and CEO of Capitec since January 2014, will retire at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders to be held on 18 July 2025.  Fourie has been on the executive management team for the past 25 years. Under his stewardship as CEO, the company transformed from a challenger bank serving 5 million clients in 2014 to South Africa’s leading digital bank and a diversified financial services company serving over 24 million personal and business clients. “Gerrie has provided exceptional leadership and strategic vision,” said Santie Botha, Chairman of Capitec’s Board. “He…