Author: Staff Writer

With so much political uncertainty as South Africa gears up for the 2024 elections, and analysts and researchers all making such widely varying predictions, could anyone bet on the outcome? As political parties battle it out for the hearts and minds of voters each one makes election promises more outlandish than the one before. Which one will convince voters on Election Day Wednesday, 29 May? Do you want to take a bet on who the next president of South Africa will be? Or how about our next Minister of Finance who can hopefully help bring down the cost of living?…

AstraZeneca and Medsol AI Solutions have announced a partnership to launch Project Flamingo and the BHF Tintswalo initiative, a cancer care app designed to provide rapid diagnosis and personalised care for individuals in rural areas. This partnership leverages AstraZeneca’s healthcare expertise and Medsol AI Solutions’ advanced artificial intelligence technology to address the urgent need for accessible and efficient cancer care in underserved communities. Given that cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, the initiative aims to promote timely diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes. It is particularly beneficial for people living in rural and remote areas who often…

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…