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SA approves cross-border mobile money transfers
SA approves cross-border mobile money transfers
TerraPay secures regulatory approval from Sarb to launch cross-border money transfers... read
Anton Cabral
Digital transformation is not just about technology - it's about people

Anton Cabral

Can you remember thirty-or-so years ago, to a time before mobile technology and the internet? Read

PriceCheck Tech & E-Commerce Awards 2016 award winners.
2017 PriceCheck Tech & E-commerce Awards shorlist announced

The 2017 PriceCheck Tech & E-commerce Awards shortlist has been announced, following a record 44,500 votes cast... Read

Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg: Battle of the killer robots?
Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg: Battle of the killer robots?

Colin Thornton

In recent months, the debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) is evil or evolutionary has taken on a new level of urgency - and ferocity... Read


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#InnovationMonth: How AI will change the automotive game for the better

Trevor Hill

As the “fourth industrial revolution”, championed by the World Economic Forum's Klaus Schwab, gains momentum, it's thrilling to anticipate what this means for the automotive industry - and as a result, cities of the future... read
#InnovationMonth: South Africa first with new Feastfox app
#InnovationMonth: South Africa first with new Feastfox app

Ruth Cooper

Feastfox, a spontaneous dining-out app, which recently launched in South Africa aims to take the hassle out of last minute restaurant hunting and booking. We got in touch with co-founder Stuart Murless for #InnovationMonth. read
#InnovationMonth: Municipalities can make sustainable free Wi-Fi a reality
#InnovationMonth: Municipalities can make sustainable free Wi-Fi a reality

Dudu Mhkwanazi

Everybody loves free Wi-Fi. Nobody ever wants to see it switched off. It has proven its worth by helping citizens improve their education, enhance job skills, find employment, easily access news... read
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Data & Analytics
Telkom unveils zero-rate data streaming services
Telkom unveils zero-rate data streaming services
The rush for telecommunication glory is on, with all four SA operators introducing innovative products to lure customers... read
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Addressing the risks of data loss

Claude Schuck

Data has become the currency driving the digital business landscape, without which, an enterprise loses its relevancy. But how does a decision-maker address concerns around the impact of data loss? read
Development
CareerJunction calls on all developers in its latest campaign and off-world ‘film trailer'
CareerJunction calls on all developers in its latest campaign and off-world ‘film trailer'

Issued by CareerJunction

Ready for an epic new journey in IT? Demand for developers (JAVA, C#, .Net and Python) has skyrocketed and with a skills scarcity, opportunities for developers are plentiful... read
Developer Circles launches in South Africa
Developer Circles launches in South Africa
Facebook has rolled out its Developer Circles in Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.... read
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African game developers can enter $200k Microsoft challenge

Tom Jackson

African game developers have been invited to enter Microsoft's Dream.Build.Play challenge, which is giving away $200,000 in prize money across four categories... read
Last call for AppsAfrica Innovation Awards nominations
Last call for AppsAfrica Innovation Awards nominations
AppsAfrica has announced the last call for nominations to this year's AppsAfrica Innovation Awards, which recognise the best mobile and tech innovations from across Africa... read
Hardware
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Nikon Coolpix W300: A cool, “lifeproof” camera

Ilse van den Berg

I recently had the chance to play around with a nifty, bright orange Nikon Coolpix W300 digital camera for a week - courtesy of Orms... read
IoT
Taking the pulse of the natural world with IoT
Taking the pulse of the natural world with IoT

Reshaad Sha

The rise of the internet of things (IoT) and other mobile technologies offers humanity the opportunity to truly advance their efforts in preserving and saving the environment in more innovative and relevant ways... read
Mobile & Apps
New Sixwinks app lets you chat anonymously
New Sixwinks app lets you chat anonymously

Issued by Blue Apple

While certain anonymous apps get a bad rap, Sixwinks protects the users by giving both sender and receiver the power to remain anonymous... read
Software
Tailored medical distribution software launched
Tailored medical distribution software launched
SAP Business One partner, Bluekey Seidor, has introduced a software solution tailored for the medical distribution industry... read
Tech Startups
Tech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy
Tech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy

Stephen Timm

South African retail giant, Pick n Pay, has in the last year worked closely with “at least” ten startups on various projects that have been delivered into the business, says the retailer's deputy CEO Richard van Rensburg... read
Technology
Study: Tech spend on healthcare delivery to top $800m in five years
Study: Tech spend on healthcare delivery to top $800m in five years
Annual spending on CAD systems will reach $800m globally by 2022, as AI (artificial intelligence) start-ups exert greater impact on healthcare delivery... read
Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing
Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing
In today's on-demand retail landscape, manufacturers are undergoing massive changes to meet customers ever-increasing expectations... read
Telecoms
TNM unveils 4.5G, urges customers to think digital
TNM unveils 4.5G, urges customers to think digital

Issued by Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM)

Malawi's integrated mobile network and ICT service provider TNM on Thursday, 31 August, unveiled a 4.5G network platform which it says will enable the company to provide tailor made internet-based solutions to corporate clients... read
International
Walkie-talkie app downloads soar as Hurricane Irma looms
Walkie-talkie app downloads soar as Hurricane Irma looms
WASHINGTON, US: As Floridians flee the path of Hurricane Irma, one app is proving to be a hurricane season essential: Zello walkie-talkie... read
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Business
Dr Numaan Mohamood, divisional director of member care, Liberty Health
Practitioner retention is vital to sustainable health models
Thanks to solid population risk management tools, the potential to attract and sustain medical talent and services in-country has never been better... read
Mitigate market disruption by maximising customer experience
Mitigate market disruption by maximising customer experience

Julia Ahlfeldt

As industries across the board find themselves having to transform to keep up with a digital economy, customer experience (CX) is playing a significant role in providing businesses with opportunities for innovation and sustainability... read
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