Browsing: Opinion

by Edward Webster, University of the Witwatersrand From US car factories to public sector workers in Nigeria and South Africa,…

In the realm of modern football, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was heralded as a monumental development that…

One of the challenges facing fast-growing African economies is to provide more comprehensive transport networks without huge carbon emissions consequences.…

The media and communication landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as new technologies continue to emerge and challenge traditional practices.…

by Claire Seungeun Lee, UMass Lowell Each day, you leave digital traces of what you did, where you went, who…

The ‘Retail Store of the Future’ is no longer a distant concept. With the integration of cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Radio-Frequency…

Many South Africans who struggle every day to reach their places of work using minibus taxis or cars on congested…

Saving money is just as important for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it is for consumers. An SME that…

Cloud technology has become a driving force behind how South African companies across industry sectors operate their IT infrastructure. However,…

Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and…

In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest buzzword amongst healthcare professionals. Globally, we…

The rise of IT contracting offers many benefits. The field of IT is rapidly evolving, and with companies embracing digital…

By Mark Bailey, National Intelligence University There are alien minds among us. Not the little green men of science fiction,…

In an ever-evolving business landscape, customer-centricity has become the differentiating factor for telco brands seeking to foster loyalty and growth.…

As consumers, we tend to take packaging for granted, often discarding it without a second thought. However, behind the scenes,…

Cloud is already part of modern business. But many South African enterprises are only using a fraction of its capabilities. For…

The climate crisis impacts all of us, and we know that to hold a global temperature rise to less than…

In the throes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), data is not merely a tool but a cornerstone, redefining entire…

While electric vehicles (EVs) have been globally touted as the future of road travel – the replacement to the internal…

People spend a lot of time in the office. The average person spends 90,000 hours at work. They don’t want…

South Africa’s place in the global digital revolution depends on our country’s ability to contribute to technologies that are both…

The evolution of the way we live and work has historically been defined by two things: technological advancement and the…

by Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, SOAS, University of London Bad data does not only produce bad outcomes. It can also help to…

For those of us looking to interact with our devices more intuitively than has been possible until now, touch monitors…

Sports celebrates hard work, persistence, perseverance and skill. Technology plays a pivotal role in helping the world’s top sportsmen and…