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Huawei recently hosted the prestigious Regional Finals of its 2024/2025 ICT Competition and Summit at Huawei Office Park in Johannesburg, bringing together outstanding technology talent, educators, and policy makers from across Sub-Saharan Africa in a celebration of digital innovation excellence. The event was attended by the winning student teams, their instructors, stakeholders from academic institutions across the region, and key government partners, including Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, South African Minister of Higher Education and Training, who delivered the keynote address. “Digital skills are one of the most critical skills that are desperately required in Africa and governments cannot achieve this without…

Altron, a JSE listed, proudly South African, technology company, is celebrating 60 years of innovation by showcasing the story of Johannesburg through a new lens. In collaboration with historian Michael Charton, author of “My Father’s Coat” and other historic narratives, Altron will bring to life Johannesburg’s story, highlighting its role in South Africa’s industrialisation and paying tribute to the business leaders and organisations who helped shape its growth. This powerful narrative that will be performed to audiences throughout April, is set to inspire optimism around the city’s revival. Altron’s Chief Executive Officer, Werner Kapp says: “Commemorating our 60th anniversary by…

Disney+ has unveiled an exciting lineup of titles set to premiere in South Africa in 2025. Titles include FX’s highly anticipated “Alien: Earth,” the new limited series FX’s “Dying for Sex” starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, star-studded UK Original “The Stolen Girl”- a five-part psychological drama starring Denise Gough, Holliday Grainger and Ambika Mod, alongside Lucasfilm’s “Andor” season 2 returning for its long-awaited conclusion, and Searchlight Pictures’ Award-winning “A Real Pain”. Not to mention critically acclaimed and multiple Emmy® award-winning series returning including FX’s “The Bear”, “Only Murders in the Building” and the latest season of “The Simpsons” now streaming exclusively on Disney+ in South Africa. Disney+…

The FNB App Academy, a transformative nine-week online tech programme, kicks off on 22 April 2025, offering young South Africans free access to coding skills, industry mentorship, and career-building opportunities. With classes held twice a week, the academy equips participants with hands-on experience to thrive in the digital economy. Bridging the skills pap in South Africa In a country where youth unemployment remains a critical challenge, the FNB App Academy provides a lifeline by delivering cutting-edge digital training at no cost. Since its launch, the initiative has empowered over 17,000 young people across South Africa and the continent, helping them secure jobs or start their own tech ventures.…

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…