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Something must be done to solve South Africa’s social ills but the country cannot afford nor sustain a Basic Income Grant (BIG). This was the position of Business Unity South Africa’s CEO, Cas Coovadia, during GroundUp and Black Sash’s BIG Debate in Cape Town on Thursday. The proposed Basic Income Grant (BIG) would be a […]
The first iteration of locally-manufactured electric vehicles is expected as early as 2026, driven by emerging opportunities.
Just 10 or 15 years ago, launching a new ecommerce business built for high transaction volumes and robust security was a complex undertaking. If you wanted a scalable site with customised functionality, integrations with enterprise systems like inventory management, and a bespoke look-and-feel, you would probably have needed to spend millions of rand just to […]
Exotic spiders flourish in Britain helped by the effects of global warming and international trade
Some are small and jumpy; others are large and intimidating – if you’re a humble housefly. Exotic spiders are flourishing in Britain as international trade offers ample opportunities for spider travel and global heating provides an increasingly hospitable climate.
A jumping spider new to science...
The on-demand trucks and bakkies e-hailing platform joins forces with Uber Direct, as it intensifies its expansion strategy.
With the rise and convenience of e-commerce platforms, South Africa has seen a surge in online shopping – from tech gadgets and computers to clothes and kitchen appliances. This growth in online retail has paved the way for a new contender in the market: e-commerce megastore, Temu. Owned by the Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, Temu […]
Plan to break up Noaa claims its research is ‘climate alarmism’ and calls for commercializing forecasts, weakening forecasts
Climate experts fear Donald Trump will follow a blueprint created by his allies to gut the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), disbanding its work on climate science and tailoring its operations to business interests.
Joe Biden’s presidency has...
Introstat, a long-standing player in the South African print and IT solutions market, has recently made significant strides in its business strategy, particularly in the realms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Partnering with HP through the Amplify Impact programme, Introstat has not only enhanced its business but also contributed to a brighter future for […]
Local online shopping retailers are enraged over multinational e-commerce disruptors Shein and Temu, accusing them of anti-competitive practices, which they both deny.
Post offices across the country are in a state of disarray. What do South Africa’s main political parties intend to do about it?
AI-powered search is not just about responding to user queries but understanding and anticipating the user’s needs, says Algolia’s Valerie Waterschoot.
“A clock is ticking on one of America’s most famous apps.”
Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, demonstrating solid growth with a 4.7% increase in revenue.
The Information Regulator looks to streamline compliance, as it prepares an online portal for PAIA annual report submissions.
The HP ScanJet line-up offers scanning solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern businesses.
Zoom Fibre is making significant strides beyond merely delivering high-speed internet to homes and businesses.
How behavioural science theories remain the key to shaping our cyber security management decisions.
As climate impacts intensify and energy prices continue their volatility, transitioning homes and businesses to solar power has clear financial and environmental benefits. Solar energy can reduce monthly power bills while also lowering a building’s carbon footprint. However, rapidly evolving options in the marketplace make it essential we make informed decisions when installing solar. Not […]
Open letter calls for green policies that empower farmers, after months of protests jeopardise future of flagship biodiversity deal
The EU’s nature restoration law will only work if it is enacted in partnership with farmers, a group of leading scientists has said, after months of protests have pushed the proposals to the brink of collapse.
In an open letter, leading biodiversity researchers...
Trading energy commodities is all about speculating on future price movements.
HPE Aruba ClearPass delivers cloud-native network access control to provide businesses with the zero trust protection vital for modern networks.