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Hewatele breathes easy, delivering medical oxygen across Africa

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Medtech

World Economic Forum initiates global effort for AI healthcare transformation

10 Jan 2024

From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

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From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

10 Jan 2024

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

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Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Amritesh Anand 10 Jan 2024

Automotive technology companies like Bosch are betting big on building software defined vehicle platforms. Source: Bosch.

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Tesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

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2024 tech trends: AI-powered digital transformation dominates

Jordaan Burger 3 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

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Revolutionising healthcare: Embracing AI for seamless patient recovery and business growth in the digital era

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Source: Supplied. Nqobile Ndlovu, chief executive officer of ASLM and Tom Berkovits, senior director of Illumina Africa Middle East and Asia-Pacific during the MoU signing between The African Society for Laboratory Medicine and Illumina at the 6th Biennial ASLM2023 conference in Cape Town.

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ASLM and Illumina: Genomics empowers Africa's pandemic readiness

29 Dec 2023

Source: 123RF.

Fintech

Unlocking the future: Why SA's banking sector needs to deeply consider platform business or risk being left behind

Ashley Nyiko Mabasa 28 Dec 2023

Source: Reuters.

Fintech

Nigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading

MacDonald Dzirutwe 27 Dec 2023

Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek MEA.

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Bitcoin’s soaring energy consumption remains a sustainability concern

21 Dec 2023

Finance leaders embrace AI to gain competitive advantage

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Finance leaders embrace AI to gain competitive advantage

19 Dec 2023

Jenesys AI secures $1.1m in pre-seed funding

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Jenesys AI secures $1.1m in pre-seed funding

18 Dec 2023

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentions Autopilot Workflow Solutions as part of the Copilot ecosystem on stage at Microsoft Ignite.

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Autopilot's new AI integrates into Microsoft Teams and Copilot

14 Dec 2023

The December 2023 cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, published by The Arena Group Holdings.

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The Arena Group Holdings removes CEO after AI ghost-writing scandal

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Apple recently unveiled its M3 family of processers in the 2023 MacBook Pro models. Source: Apple Newsroom

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Apple enters the AI race, but prioritises on-device machine learning

Lindsey Schutters 7 Dec 2023

Google releases Gemini, says it’s the next generation AI model

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Google releases Gemini, says it’s the next generation AI model

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prominent spokesperson for Binance. Source: x.com

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Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit, implicated in Binance crypto fraud

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IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

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IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

27 Nov 2023

Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area VP/Africa executive and South Africa country leader

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The AI and automation revolution is gaining confidence

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Sam Altman on his way to closing talks with the OpenAI board. Source: x.com

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Lindsey Schutters 22 Nov 2023

Innovating to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

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Innovating to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

Brendon Williamson 21 Nov 2023

Philly Mapulane, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies addresses the audience. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Internet

Africa Fibre Forum calls for increased infrastructure investment

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried introduced at Crypto Bahamas conference.

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SBF found guilty on all counts, faces 100-year sentence

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

Microsoft partners with YES to deliver youth AI training

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Microsoft partners with YES to deliver youth AI training

30 Oct 2023

Source: Pok Rie/Reuters

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Embedding technology into the grid could secure energy future

Tobie van Schalkwyk 27 Oct 2023

Cisco reimagines Webex with AI strategy announcement

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Cisco reimagines Webex with AI strategy announcement

26 Oct 2023

CSIR tech entity to commercialise SA innovation

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CSIR tech entity to commercialise SA innovation

26 Oct 2023

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Medtech

AI's role in imaging and diagnostics: Insights abound as Africa Health Congress 2023 kicks off

17 Oct 2023

Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

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Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

16 Oct 2023

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Automotive technology companies like Bosch are betting big on building software defined vehicle platforms. Source: Bosch.

AutomotiveTesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

Finance2024 tech trends: AI-powered digital transformation dominates

Jordaan Burger 3 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

HealthcareRevolutionising healthcare: Embracing AI for seamless patient recovery and business growth in the digital era

Deon Buhrs 1 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Nqobile Ndlovu, chief executive officer of ASLM and Tom Berkovits, senior director of Illumina Africa Middle East and Asia-Pacific during the MoU signing between The African Society for Laboratory Medicine and Illumina at the 6th Biennial ASLM2023 conference in Cape Town.

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29 Dec 2023

Source: 123RF.

FinanceUnlocking the future: Why SA's banking sector needs to deeply consider platform business or risk being left behind

Ashley Nyiko Mabasa 28 Dec 2023

Source: Reuters.

FinanceNigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading

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Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek MEA.

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22 Dec 2023

Bitcoin mining activity in 2023 has contributed to a surge in electricity use. Source: Dmytro Demidko/Unsplash

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21 Dec 2023

Finance leaders embrace AI to gain competitive advantage

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19 Dec 2023

Jenesys AI secures $1.1m in pre-seed funding

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18 Dec 2023

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentions Autopilot Workflow Solutions as part of the Copilot ecosystem on stage at Microsoft Ignite.

ICTAutopilot's new AI integrates into Microsoft Teams and Copilot

14 Dec 2023

The December 2023 cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, published by The Arena Group Holdings.

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Apple recently unveiled its M3 family of processers in the 2023 MacBook Pro models. Source: Apple Newsroom

ICTApple enters the AI race, but prioritises on-device machine learning

Lindsey Schutters 7 Dec 2023

Google releases Gemini, says it’s the next generation AI model

ICTGoogle releases Gemini, says it’s the next generation AI model

Lindsey Schutters 6 Dec 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prominent spokesperson for Binance. Source: x.com

ICTCristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit, implicated in Binance crypto fraud

Lindsey Schutters 1 Dec 2023

IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

ICTIBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

27 Nov 2023

Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area VP/Africa executive and South Africa country leader

ICTThe AI and automation revolution is gaining confidence

Zuko Mdwaba 24 Nov 2023

Sam Altman on his way to closing talks with the OpenAI board. Source: x.com

ICTOpinion: Making sense of the Sam Altman news circus [updated]

Lindsey Schutters 22 Nov 2023

Innovating to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

RetailInnovating to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

Brendon Williamson 21 Nov 2023

Philly Mapulane, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies addresses the audience. Source: Lindsey Schutters

ICTAfrica Fibre Forum calls for increased infrastructure investment

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried introduced at Crypto Bahamas conference.

ICTSBF found guilty on all counts, faces 100-year sentence

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

Microsoft partners with YES to deliver youth AI training

ICTMicrosoft partners with YES to deliver youth AI training

30 Oct 2023

Source: Pok Rie/Reuters

ICTEmbedding technology into the grid could secure energy future

Tobie van Schalkwyk 27 Oct 2023

Cisco reimagines Webex with AI strategy announcement

ICTCisco reimagines Webex with AI strategy announcement

26 Oct 2023

CSIR tech entity to commercialise SA innovation

ICTCSIR tech entity to commercialise SA innovation

26 Oct 2023

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HealthcareAI's role in imaging and diagnostics: Insights abound as Africa Health Congress 2023 kicks off

17 Oct 2023

Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

ICTLipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

16 Oct 2023

Gqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

ICTGqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

12 Oct 2023

Google celebrates girl children with Cape Town Science Centre partnership

ICTGoogle celebrates girl children with Cape Town Science Centre partnership

12 Oct 2023

Glencore pivots to youth empowerment and training

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11 Oct 2023

Preparing businesses for young tech talent attraction and retention

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11 Oct 2023

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PropertyNovaterra unveils smart-city gem in Mauritius

28 Sep 2023

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FinanceSouth Africans can now Scan to Pay with crypto

28 Sep 2023

How far can machine learning and artificial intelligence go in the F&B sector?

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Huawei's comeback adds diversity to stagnant consumer electronics market

ICTHuawei's comeback adds diversity to stagnant consumer electronics market

Lindsey Schutters 21 Sep 2023

RLabs South Africa announces Christine Taphel as new CEO

ICTRLabs South Africa announces Christine Taphel as new CEO

20 Sep 2023

Maximising AI in business

Marketing & MediaMaximising AI in business

Dentsu 20 Sep 2023

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HealthcareFor minorities, biased AI algorithms can damage almost every part of life

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam 18 Sep 2023

10th Annual Bhaktivedanta Swami Lecture: AI, humanity and God

ICT10th Annual Bhaktivedanta Swami Lecture: AI, humanity and God

Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Africa 18 Sep 2023

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FinanceGrayscale's Bitcoin ETF win signals capital markets change

15 Sep 2023