by Dianne Bayley | Feb 4, 2023 | Innovation
The internet is an ever-evolving beast and we’re now into what is seen as its third major iteration: Web3. But what does this mean, and what impact will it have on our lives? Grant McMullin, the technical team lead at Flow Communications has some insight.The original...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 4, 2023 | Sustainability
Sustainability has become a focus area for many businesses across Africa, writes Tunde Abagun, Channel Manager at Nutanix Sub-Saharan Africa. While it is ostensibly a business function, sustainability must be a high-level agenda item for CIOs as well. Given the...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 3, 2023 | Innovation
Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity around the world. In South Africa, the adoption is slower, but interest is growing. In the meantime, hybrid cars are leading the way.Hybrid cars pair an electric motor and a battery with a petrol or diesel engine, and...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 2, 2023 | Sustainability
A general estimate by environmental agencies is that we waste 136 litres or 30 gallons per day per person, particularly in developed and urban economies, writes Chetan Mistry.”We use football to teach children about drinking healthy water, regular handwashing,...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 2, 2023 | Workplace 2020
As South African companies prepare for a new year and the return of employees to the office following the festive season break, the matter of attracting and retaining top talent is gaining increasing prominence. Faced with a challenging local and global economy and a...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2023 | Security and Legal
As South Africa and the continent continue a digital transformation journey, the risks that threaten businesses’ data and IT infrastructure become more apparent, writes Deshni Harricharan – Head of Enterprise Sales at SEACOM. Much progress has been made in the...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2023 | Security and Legal
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite this, C-Suite executives still don’t take cybersecurity seriously enough while boards are not nearly as engaged in cybersecurity as they are in other areas of oversight,...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 31, 2023 | Innovation
“Tech is the gateway to solving a lot of the challenges and problems that the world is currently facing. Those who decide to act on their ideas are the entrepreneurs we will need more of for the future.” Those are the words from Rodney Louis, founder and CEO of Smart...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 31, 2023 | Innovation
By definition, a truly frictionless customer experience (CX) is unobtainable even though it is the end state every fintech company strives for, writes Lelen Udayan, head of customer experience at Mukuru. Along the way, the focus falls on providing enhanced experiences...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 31, 2023 | Sustainability
By 2050, the continent is estimated to be home to 2.5 billion people and a market with a combined business and consumer spending of $16.12 trillion.The report titled “A New Era for Global Business and Investment in Africa” lists four high-potential sectors that hold...
