Author: Staff Writer

South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, with the country occupying the top spot for time spent online in the fourth quarter of 2023. Internet users in South Africa spent more than nine hours and 32 minutes online per day, ranking first among the regions worldwide. This appetite for data consumption is driven by rapid smartphone adoption. As of 2023, about 20 to 22 million South Africans use a smartphone, which accounts for about one third of the country’s population. This surge in mobile usage is not merely a technological shift, but a reflection of deeper societal and historical factors. South…

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns members of the public about conducting financial services related business with SpaceX Investment and SpaceX-Shares-Investment, which offers its services through Facebook. It has come to the attention of the FSCA that there are individuals who are using the Facebook pages SpaceX Investment and SpaceX-Shares-Investment to offer members of the South African public investment products whilst promising unrealistic returns. The individuals behind the Facebook pages are purporting to be associated with Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) an entity linked to Mr Elon Musk. The FSCA suspects that the individuals are using Space X’s branding…

With the explosion of digital content, people need bigger and more robust solutions to help access and preserve it all. Western Digital today is introducing a portable HDD expansion across its WD, WD_BLACK and SanDisk Professional product lineups, boasting the world’s highest storage capacity in a 2.5” portable HDD. The WD My Passport portable HDD line, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD will all now be available in 6TB* capacities. “Expanding our portfolio with the world’s first 2.5” 6TB* portable hard drive is an incredible technological achievement, and it enables us to continue pushing the boundaries of…

Mpume Ncube-Daka was awarded the Woman in Mentor and Coach Category Winner for the Woman of Stature Awards South Africa 2024 at the awards evening held at Indaba Hotel on Saturday 13th April. Now in its 11th year, the esteemed Woman of Stature Awards is a prestigious platform celebrating the achievements and empowerment of female entrepreneurs and professionals in various fields across the country. Ncube-DaKA has nearly 30 years of work experience having worked for multinational and JSE-listed organisations like Unilever, Nestle, MTN, Ericsson and the Multichoice Group, where she occupied the role of a business strategist for several years before…

The Sungrow Roadshow recently embarked on a journey to highlight the innovative clean energy solutions offered by the organisation. This photostory captures the essence of the event, showcasing how Sungrow is leading the charge in sustainable energy technology. From cutting-edge solar inverters to advanced energy storage systems, the roadshow provided an insightful glimpse into the future of renewable energy. Sungrow hosted a roadshow on Monday 20 May at Willow Rock Value Canter c/o Solomon Mahlangu and Bendeman Boulevard Equestria, Pretoria. The aim of the road show was to showcase the clean energy solutions offered by the organisation. Community member who…

The RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns to Johannesburg from Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 May for its second edition at the Shepstone Gardens with Lexus South Africa as its exclusive vehicle partner. Notably the largest online marketplace for art from Africa, the RMB Art Fair offers visitors a unique experience that brings together the art community from across the diaspora and this year will prove no different. Over the course of the Fair, visitors are in a for treat as Lexus will offer luxurious chauffeur driven experiences for all VIP guests as well as other guests in attendance.  All guests…

In a significant move to enhance the digital landscape and economic growth, Microsoft South Africa has announced a substantial investment of over R1.3 billion. This strategic investment aims to build a robust digital economy, foster entrepreneurial ventures, and drive innovation across the nation. By injecting these resources, Microsoft South Africa is committed to creating a thriving ecosystem that not only promotes technological advancement but also generates numerous job opportunities, thereby acting as a catalyst for sustainable development and prosperity in the region. The company also believes that the investment will enable SMMEs to be engines of growth and expand local industry…

TymeBank and Flash, a South African payments solutions provider, have partnered to make it possible for TymeBank customers to withdraw cash at over 172,000 spaza shops and traders across the country. As a result, the bank now offers more cash withdrawal options and locations than any other bank in South Africa. “While TymeBank supports the country’s shift to a cashless society, the reality is that cash is still used extensively in our communities and the informal market. Flash provides an accessible, convenient and easy-to-use cash-out solution, which means TymeBank customers can withdraw cash from a convenient location, reducing time and…

Technology and business leaders today met at the SAP Innovation Day in Johannesburg to discuss how businesses can shift away from stagnation and ignite a new wave of innovation and growth to drive their success. Speaking at the event, Hans-Peter Fuelle, Chief Business Officer for EMEA, SAP, said businesses today operate in an environment characterised by volatility and uncertainty, with unpredictability exerting significant pressure on revenue, profit margins and supply chains. Hype for AI’s transformative potential Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) is at an all-time high. The global AI market is expected to grow from $184-billion in 2024 to $826-billion…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group, announces a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services being made available in Africa. Eutelsat Group is the world’s first satellite operator with an integrated GEO-LEO infrastructure. “Liquid has always been committed to technological innovation in Africa,” said Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies. “Our collaboration with Eutelsat signifies a milestone in bringing cutting-edge LEO services to our customers across multiple countries in Africa, empowering them with high-speed solutions and unlocking new possibilities for connectivity.” The strategic integration of the OneWeb…