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The Green Giant: Amazon Hits Renewable Target

Amazon, the company that redefined online shopping and cloud computing, has just notched another transformative achievement. In 2023, the tech behemoth matched 100% of…

South Africa leads in AI adoption, but at what cost?

When Thabo Mbeki, South Africa’s former president, spoke of an African Renaissance in 1999, he likely didn’t envision artificial intelligence as its harbinger. Yet…

Aviation Industry Eyes Growth, but Turbulence Remains

As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global aviation industry finds itself at a critical juncture. A new report…

McLaren F1 Expands Cisco Partnership, Bolstering Cybersecurity

The high-octane world of Formula 1 is about to get a significant boost in digital defences. McLaren’s Formula 1 team has expanded its partnership…

Huawei Expands Digital Skills Training in Sub-Saharan Africa

Chinese technology giant Huawei has announced an ambitious plan to train an additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years, significantly…

South African Brands Surf the Influencer Marketing Wave

The influencer marketing industry is on a meteoric rise, with projections suggesting it’ll hit a staggering $22.2 billion by 2025. This isn’t just a…

Are Financial Officers Human?

Gone are the days when financial officers were mere “bean-counters” tucked away in remote corners of the office. Today’s finance professionals have emerged as…

Deloitte and AWS Join Forces to Drive Cloud Adoption Globally

In a strategic move to accelerate cloud computing adoption across growth markets, Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a multi-year Strategic…

MFA Fatigue Attacks: The New Social Engineering Threat Plaguing Enterprises

While multifactor authentication (MFA) has long been heralded as an essential security measure for keeping corporate networks safe from cybercriminals, a new type of…

Google Cloud Taps Telecom Veteran to Lead Security Push in Middle East, Turkey and Africa

Google Cloud has appointed Noor Al-Sulaiti as head of security business development and government relations for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, tapping a…

Google leverages AI to combat threats in digital advertising

As the world increasingly relies on digital platforms for information and commerce, Google is doubling down on efforts to maintain a safe and trustworthy…

Cisco doubles down on hybrid work with new AI-powered collaboration devices

Cisco is making a big bet that hybrid work is here to stay by unveiling new purpose-built devices aimed at modernising collaboration experiences in…

Cybercriminals exploit human error as biggest security flaw

As the digital world expands and more countries prepare for elections this year, cybercriminals are escalating their attacks on businesses, capitalising on employees’ mistakes…

How women could solve the technology industry’s talent drought

The technology industry is facing a severe talent crunch, with an estimated 85.2 million unfilled software developer job vacancies projected by 2030, according to…

AWS Aims to Propel Black-Owned Tech Start-Ups

In a move to bolster South Africa’s burgeoning technology sector, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is doubling down on its efforts to nurture and support…

Cisco Buys Splunk for $28 Billion, Betting Big on Data and Security

Cisco completed its $28 billion acquisition of the data analytics company Splunk on Monday, making a major push into the rapidly growing markets for…

inDrive Revs Up Global Expansion with $150M Financing Boost from General Catalyst

Urban mobility platform inDrive is turbocharging its global growth ambitions after securing an additional $150 million in financing from longtime investor General Catalyst. The…

Sungrow Unveils Powerful New Solar + Battery System for Homes and Businesses in South Africa

Solar power solutions company Sungrow has launched a new line of three-phase hybrid inverters and battery energy storage systems for the South African market….

With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit

With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s hard to know what to think. Should we be hopeful…

HONOR blazes trail in foldable and AI tech at MWC 2024

Chinese smartphone maker HONOR is disrupting the mobile industry with its innovative foldable devices and cutting-edge AI capabilities, solidifying its status as a tech…

New $50m fund aims to catalyse South African tech boom

A newly launched venture capital fund is setting its sights on propelling South African and African technology startups to new heights. Conducive Capital, a…

How wider broadband access can help businesses solve their recruitment issues

Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban…

Xero unveils AI assistant to revolutionise small business accounting

Xero previewed its new AI-powered smart assistant, Just Ask Xero (JAX), at its inaugural Investor Day. JAX aims to transform accounting and advisory services…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

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