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Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage solutions, has unveiled its latest Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Energy Storage System (ESS), the PowerStack 200CS, at Intersolar Europe. This innovation comes at a crucial time for South Africa, where energy reliability and efficiency are top priorities. Addressing South Africa’s Energy Challenges South Africa faces significant energy challenges, including frequent load shedding, an unstable grid, and the need for increased renewable energy integration. The PowerStack 200CS is designed to address these challenges directly by providing a robust, efficient energy storage solution that can help stabilize the grid and enhance energy…

An impressive 21 used car searches took place every second in South Africa during the first half of 2024. This is one of many fascinating insights to emerge from the 2024 AutoTrader Mid-Year Car Industry Report. The theme of this year’s report is #RethinkAutoSales, and – as George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader, explains – traditional car selling methods are becoming outdated. “Hence, new data points and innovative strategies are needed. Successful dealers have embraced the #RethinkAutoSales strategy. They are creating efficiencies, emphasising transparency, and meeting consumer needs by utilising market intelligence, which is available thanks to AutoTrader technology and data analytics,”…

Vukile Property Fund, a significant player both in South Africa and on the international stage, continues to set the benchmark in the listed property sector with its data-driven approach. Attracting 220 million shopper visits annually across its properties in South Africa and Spain, Vukile leverages advanced data analytics to enhance the shopping experience, support tenant success, and deliver sustained growth for all its stakeholders. Pioneering data-driven retail management Over the past 20 years, Vukile Property Fund has established itself as a leader in South Africa’s retail property sector. The key to Vukile’s success lies in its innovative use of data…

“A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more.” This quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter encapsulates the driving force behind Buhle Goslar’s journey in the fintech world, challenging long-held notions of the financial sphere as a ‘boys club’ and offering an inspirational vision of hope for the future. Goslar’s deep understanding of how capital allocation and technology drove economic inclusivity enabled her to rise to prominence in business and perfectly positioned her for the role as chairperson at SME services provider Lula. Her journey…

The Volkswagen AG is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring its unique in-car gaming experience to its drivers and passengers. In parallel to the ID.7, ID.5, ID.4 and ID.3 product lines (from ID. software 4.0), AirConsole will also be available for the new Passat, the new Tiguan, the new Golf and the new Golf Estate. The AirConsole gaming platform will provide enjoyable entertainment to people on the road, for example, when charging or during a break. The new games of the AirConsole gaming platform are available on the infotainment display, which is transformed into a games console. The…

Discovery Bank announced today that it has reached the milestone of one million clients, following its earlier achievement this year of surpassing two million active accounts. “This milestone of our first million clients is a special one. While it’s only the beginning for us, we are incredibly proud because it reflects the impact of our unique shared-value model that creates value as clients manage their money well and engage with our products and rewards, the ease of use and scalability of our digital banking app and platforms, and ultimately the trust that people are placing in the Bank,” Hylton Kallner,…

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini, helping transform the way organisations operate by providing real-time financial visibility, advanced automation and data-driven insights. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, enabling them to concentrate on higher-value, high-impact strategic activities. For example, instead of spending hours manually inputting data, financial professionals can analyse market trends and create strategic financial plans, as well as implement innovative solutions like predictive analytics. This helps to continuously improve a business’s financial health and competitive…

In the dynamic world of digital education, collaboration is emerging as a key part of innovation and success. There are many innovators in the online education space, but strategic partnerships between leading educational providers can build a higher level of education opportunities, and deliver the kind of rich, diverse learning experiences that can really change lives. It has become clear that education is more than a marketplace of competing offerings, a zero-sum game where some platforms or institutions can succeed, at the expense of others. There is room for multiple offerings, each with a focus on a particular area. Given…

Ask any patient what the most pressing need is in hospitals, and they’ll probably say that the food could be better. Ask hospital managers, administrators, and IT teams though, and they’ll most likely talk about the need to protect patient privacy while at the same time effectively monitoring them to ensure patient and their data security. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the delicate balance between privacy rights, security measures, and the delivery of quality healthcare services is crucial. With the advent of legislation like the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA; which includes the global Health Insurance Portability and…

First National Bank (FNB) has resolved the internal network connectivity issue that arose earlier today. In a post on X, FNB provided a downtime update, stating: “We can confirm that all functionality has been fully restored. We appreciate your patience and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.” Also read: Angry Customers Take To X Over FNB App Being Down Angry FNB customers took to the social media platform X on Friday to express their frustration over the banking mobile app being down and inaccessible. “We are aware that there are issues being experienced across our channels. Our IT teams are…