World Wi-Fi Day: SA digital divide a concern
JOHANNESBURG – THE inaugural World Wi-Fi Day has been commemorated amid concerns over the digital divide in South Africa, the continent’s most advanced economy whose democracy is also seen as a model for Africa. Set to be an annual event every June 20, it is a global initiative to champion exciting and innovative solutions to help bridge More...
Microsoft Azure products launched for Cape customers
Executive Head for Vodacom Products and Services, Sabelo Mabena CAPE TOWN – THE launch of Microsoft Azure solutions complements the Vodacom Enterprise’s vision to help accelerate the digital transformation More...
Special needs schools get a digital helping hand
CAPE TOWN – SOUTH African students with special needs have received tablet computers and other technology equipment thanks to a partnership between a solutions firm and initiative to empower teachers and More...
Young South Africans groomed for jobs in ICT sector
JOHANNESBURG – SOME 22 previously disadvantaged South African students have begun careers in the country’s fast-growing information and communications technology (ICT) industry. This after completing a More...
Research platform could solve BRICS energy problems
JOHANNESBURG – THE Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Think Tanks Council (BTTC) has proposed a new platform to help solve renewable energy challenges. BCCT said harmful banking regulations More...
SPONSORED: The Top Sports Economic lessons for Kenyan football
KENYA’S Football Association has been under a lot of scrutiny for the lack of funds and corruption in the recent times. Recently, the club was unable to raise Sh2 million to send their players of Gor Mahia More...
Capitec, Nedbank vie to purchase Portugal’s Mercantile
JOHANNESBURG – THE Portuguese government has shortlisted Capitec, Nedbank, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and a consortium of banks are in the shortlist to acquire Mercantile Bank Holdings Limited in More...
Digital solutions transform Southern Africa healthcare
JOHANNESBURG – THE adoption of digital solutions for data capturing in the healthcare sector are anticipated to revolutionise the delivery of services and solutions in the 15-country Southern Africa regional More...
US tackles African youth gender technology divide
cyber crime WINDHOEK – SOME 100 students have converged in Namibia for an initiative by the United States (US) to impart skills and create opportunities for African high school girls in science, technology, engineering, More...
Zimbabwe graft crusade a bark with no bite
JOHANNESBURG – THE failure to prosecute culprits has made Zimbabweans in Diaspora skeptical of their government’s pledge to fight corruption and ultimately revive the economy. The doubts follow the lack of More...