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Review: Volvo XC40 Twin Motor Recharge

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Huawei and DCDT sign digital economy agreement

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#WomensMonth: BET Software debuts as silver sponsor for GirlCode Hackathon

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#WomensMonth: BET Software debuts as silver sponsor for GirlCode Hackathon

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MTN MoMo API Hackathon is calling SA developers. Source: Alex Kotliarskyi/Unsplash

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Enter and win $10,000 in MTN MoMo hackathon

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Embrace AI but be aware of the data pitfalls for the unwary

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Embrace AI but be aware of the data pitfalls for the unwary

Brian Civin, AfriGIS 4 Aug 2023

SA Innovation Summit. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Funding

SA Innovation Summit is back in Cape Town in September

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Banking

Traditional SA banking fraught with dated technology, dated thinking: can the cloud and AI help?

Marius Van Den Berg 26 Jul 2023

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Fintech

Ripple surges and sets new standards: Paving the way for altcoins

25 Jul 2023

Ride the AI revolution, don't fear it

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Ride the AI revolution, don't fear it

Dawood Patel, Helm 21 Jul 2023

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Funding

African startups score big in World Bank fintech challenge

18 Jul 2023

World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital

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World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital

14 Jul 2023

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Increased investment in youth key to future proofing IT skills

13 Jul 2023

Technology convergence is transforming the workplace. Source: Thisisengineering/Unsplash

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The future of AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G is convergence

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2023

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Palliative care

AI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

How do you make something interesting?

Education

How do you make something interesting?

Peter Horszowski, Pert Industrials 7 Jul 2023

We first have to build this (smart) city

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We first have to build this (smart) city

Thabang Byl 5 Jul 2023

How AI is set to transform the auction industry

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How AI is set to transform the auction industry

4 Jul 2023

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Technology is the key to unlock financial inclusion in SA

29 Jun 2023

Peter Ludi, MD Solutions at redPanda Software

Technology

How invisible tech will underpin the retail store of the future

Peter Ludi 23 Jun 2023

Colin Erasmus, chief operations officer at Microsoft South Africa

Research

Retail staff want more tech, research reveals

20 Jun 2023

Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

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Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

Panagiotis Ritsos, Peter Butcher 7 Jun 2023

New artificial intelligence industry body launches in South Africa

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New artificial intelligence industry body launches in South Africa

6 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

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Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

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#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

Imran Salie 25 May 2023

In the age of AI, how do we define writers' relationship with technology?

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In the age of AI, how do we define writers' relationship with technology?

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Management & Leadership

Risks and benefits of AI in interpersonal leadership

Jacqui van Rooijen 23 May 2023

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Watchdog proposes first set of global rules for crypto sector

Huw Jones 23 May 2023

Free marketing AI tools every small business should know about

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Free marketing AI tools every small business should know about

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HR & Management

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Celeste Sirin 19 May 2023

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#WomensMonth: BET Software debuts as silver sponsor for GirlCode Hackathon

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ICTEnter and win $10,000 in MTN MoMo hackathon

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Embrace AI but be aware of the data pitfalls for the unwary

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SA Innovation Summit. Source: Lindsey Schutters

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FinanceTraditional SA banking fraught with dated technology, dated thinking: can the cloud and AI help?

Marius Van Den Berg 26 Jul 2023

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FinanceRipple surges and sets new standards: Paving the way for altcoins

25 Jul 2023

Ride the AI revolution, don't fear it

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World Bank awards 10 Fintech Challenge winners. Source: Supplied

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18 Jul 2023

World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital

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14 Jul 2023

IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels

ICTIncreased investment in youth key to future proofing IT skills

13 Jul 2023

Technology convergence is transforming the workplace. Source: Thisisengineering/Unsplash

ICTThe future of AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G is convergence

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2023

Source: Hanson Robotics.

HealthcareAI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

How do you make something interesting?

EducationHow do you make something interesting?

Peter Horszowski, Pert Industrials 7 Jul 2023

We first have to build this (smart) city

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Thabang Byl 5 Jul 2023

How AI is set to transform the auction industry

PropertyHow AI is set to transform the auction industry

4 Jul 2023

From left: Ashleigh Butterworth (Finch Technologies), Heine Bellingan (JobJack), Michael Bowren (Finch Technologies), Hayley Parry (Worth), Ean Barnard (Fincheck Academy). Source: Supplied

ICTTechnology is the key to unlock financial inclusion in SA

29 Jun 2023

Peter Ludi, MD Solutions at redPanda Software

RetailHow invisible tech will underpin the retail store of the future

Peter Ludi 23 Jun 2023

Colin Erasmus, chief operations officer at Microsoft South Africa

RetailRetail staff want more tech, research reveals

20 Jun 2023

Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

ICTApple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

Panagiotis Ritsos, Peter Butcher 7 Jun 2023

New artificial intelligence industry body launches in South Africa

ICTNew artificial intelligence industry body launches in South Africa

6 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Construction & EngineeringCelebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

ICT#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

Imran Salie 25 May 2023

In the age of AI, how do we define writers' relationship with technology?

ICTIn the age of AI, how do we define writers' relationship with technology?

Sam Spiller, Clockwork 25 May 2023

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

HR & ManagementRisks and benefits of AI in interpersonal leadership

Jacqui van Rooijen 23 May 2023

Image source: Reuters

LegalWatchdog proposes first set of global rules for crypto sector

Huw Jones 23 May 2023

Free marketing AI tools every small business should know about

ICTFree marketing AI tools every small business should know about

Terrena Rathanlall 19 May 2023

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HR & ManagementHow to leverage AI to maximise your recruitment marketing strategy

Celeste Sirin 19 May 2023

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HR & Management3 in-demand digital jobs and the skills needed to get them

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#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

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Imran Salie 12 May 2023

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Virtual influencers: The future of digital marketing?

ICTVirtual influencers: The future of digital marketing?

Ronald Magondo 26 Apr 2023

Can AI revolutionise education in South Africa?

ICTCan AI revolutionise education in South Africa?

Corrin Varady 25 Apr 2023

Filum Ho, CEO of Apollo Studios

HR & ManagementBot workers - an opportunity, not a setback for SA employees

Filum Ho 24 Apr 2023

Why ChatGPT isn't a threat to human jobs: A deeper look into AI limitations

ICTWhy ChatGPT isn't a threat to human jobs: A deeper look into AI limitations

Richard Frank 21 Apr 2023

2023 BCX Digital Innovation Awards opens for entries

ICT2023 BCX Digital Innovation Awards opens for entries

20 Apr 2023

The rise of smart factories: AI and data analytics are driving the future of manufacturing

ICTThe rise of smart factories: AI and data analytics are driving the future of manufacturing

Tony Bartlett 12 Apr 2023

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RetailThe big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

New report: How AI is transforming jobs, catalysing a workforce revolution

HR & ManagementNew report: How AI is transforming jobs, catalysing a workforce revolution

5 Apr 2023