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SA to probe Microsoft cloud licensing deals

Foo Yun Chee and Nilutpal Timsina 5 Apr 2024

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Digital

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Judith Middleton 5 Apr 2024

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Nursing

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Sandra Sampson 5 Apr 2024

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Google Cloud appoints Noor Al-Sulaiti for security and government leadership

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How AI can streamline human capital management for SMEs

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Dumisani Moyo 3 Apr 2024

Marian Scala is the acting NTT SVP of Marketing & Demand Generation. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Dimension Data fully rebrands to NTT Data in MEA region

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Apr 2024

Google Analytics is still a powerful tool in these AI dominated times.

Data & Analytics

Google gives Universal Analytics shutdown 1 July deadline

Lindsey Schutters 3 Apr 2024

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Eduvos's IT faculty: Spearheading industry-relevant education for the 4th Industrial Revolution

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Eduvos 2 Apr 2024

iPhone 12 Mini is limited to 12W charging on MagSafe, but unclear if it is the same for Qi2. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Hardware

iPhone 12 gains Qi2 charging after update, Android devices still missing new feature

Lindsey Schutters 2 Apr 2024

Samsung talks a big AI game in the S24 Ultra marketing material, but undermines this message by seeding the features to older models.

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sets industry tempo

Lindsey Schutters 28 Mar 2024

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Fintech

First investment product provider to receive FSCA approval for crypto license

28 Mar 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

Mobile & Apps

Why telcos are the new banks in Africa’s mobile revolution

Robert van Breukelen 27 Mar 2024

Source: Investopedia.

Financial Services

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27 Mar 2024

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SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

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Digital

#MDPMI: Open AI's ChatGPT surprises founders with mass adoption

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Mar 2024

Ursula Fear, Salesforce senior talent programme manager.

4th Industrial Revolution

South Africa's skills gap is a threat to innovation and growth

Ursula Fear 26 Mar 2024

Fund launched to empower young tech entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

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26 Mar 2024

Source: Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine.

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Researchers developing cellphone app that detects TB

25 Mar 2024

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Social Media

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25 Mar 2024

Telecoms & Networks

MTN revenue up, but naira drags profit down

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Source: Tania Joffe, chief executive officer of Unu Health.

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Digital health: The new currency of happiness in South Africa

25 Mar 2024

South Africa's fibre network is part of the infrastructure goals.

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AIIM-led consortium acquires fibre operator Octotel

25 Mar 2024

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SAP ordered to pay SIU half a billion rand over 'invalid' Eskom contracts

25 Mar 2024

Apple has found success with its Macs after moving to homebaked silicon because of the incredible battery endurance. Source: Apple Newsroom

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Lindsey Schutters 25 Mar 2024

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Vis Govender 22 Mar 2024

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Samsung South Africa 20 Mar 2024

Surging cryptocurrency prices have brought more scrutiny to the local crypto market. Source: DS Stories/Pexels

Technology

FCSA crypto licensing cause for cautious optimism and concerns

Lindsey Schutters 20 Mar 2024

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Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga

Corporate & Commercial Law

Detained Binance executive in court on Nigerian tax, money laundering charges

Camillus Eboh 4 Apr 2024

Marian Scala is the acting NTT SVP of Marketing & Demand Generation. Source: Supplied.

Branding

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Karabo Ledwaba 3 Apr 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

Mobile & Apps

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Samsung talks a big AI game in the S24 Ultra marketing material, but undermines this message by seeding the features to older models.

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Karabo Ledwaba 26 Mar 2024

Ursula Fear, Salesforce senior talent programme manager.

ICTSouth Africa's skills gap is a threat to innovation and growth

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Source: Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine.

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Source: Tania Joffe, chief executive officer of Unu Health.

HealthcareDigital health: The new currency of happiness in South Africa

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South Africa's fibre network is part of the infrastructure goals.

ICTAIIM-led consortium acquires fibre operator Octotel

25 Mar 2024

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LegalSAP ordered to pay SIU half a billion rand over 'invalid' Eskom contracts

25 Mar 2024

Apple has found success with its Macs after moving to homebaked silicon because of the incredible battery endurance. Source: Apple Newsroom

ICTHow the 'GoFetch' attack could target your Mac

Lindsey Schutters 25 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group chief executive officer of FirstEquity Group.

FinanceThe emergence of insurtech is transforming the role of the broker

Vis Govender 22 Mar 2024

5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

ICT5 AI-assisted tools that maximise workplace productivity - from your phone

Samsung South Africa 20 Mar 2024

Surging cryptocurrency prices have brought more scrutiny to the local crypto market. Source: DS Stories/Pexels

ICTFCSA crypto licensing cause for cautious optimism and concerns

Lindsey Schutters 20 Mar 2024

Safaricom dominates Ethiopia mobile money with M-Pesa

ICTM-Pesa Safaricom, Onafriq ink deal to boost Ethiopian remittances

20 Mar 2024

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Marketing & MediaAI-powered automation: A game-changer for marketers

Natascha Torres 19 Mar 2024

As retailers embrace generative AI, lack of data strategy presents challenges

RetailAs retailers embrace generative AI, lack of data strategy presents challenges

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Source: Supplied.

HealthcareNelson Mandela Children’s Hospital first to receive pioneering neonatal medtech

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Source: Supplied. Visa has partnered with the renowned Egyptian football legend Mohamed Salah who is now a Visa ambassador for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kuwait, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

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Collaboration is the name of the AI migration game

ICTJSE teams up with AWS for major BDA overhaul

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The subsea cable damage on West Africa could take 5 weeks to repair

ICT5 week restoration for damaged subsea cables

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 18 Mar 2024

Dell is bringing AI closer to enterprise customers with Nvidia partnership

ICTDell partners with Nvidia to boost enterprise AI

18 Mar 2024

Africa is served by a network of undersea internet cables

ICTSeacom and Liquid maintain service during cable outages, highlight need for ISP redundancy

Lindsey Schutters 15 Mar 2024

Source: Unsplash/Markus Spitke

ICTMutiple undersea cable faults affect internet in Africa

Anait Miridzhanian and Ngouda Dione 15 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

FinanceAfrican Bank: Championing youth-led small-business solutions at GEC+ Africa

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2024

A tough day at the office for internet users in South Africa

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Lindsey Schutters 14 Mar 2024

Crypto takes one step closer to regulation in South Africa. Source: Coinahko/Unsplash

ICTSouth Africa takes lead in crypto regulation, approving 59 licenses

Lindsey Schutters 14 Mar 2024

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Marketing & MediaWe don’t rake in profits off news, Google tells Competition Commission

Georgina Crouth 14 Mar 2024