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Today, the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) has joined in the country-wide celebrations of Human Rights Day with a focus on auditors for accountability and …
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) recognises and supports the annual celebration of World Consumer Rights Day on March 15. This global event aims to …
Big data has truly revolutionised the auditing and finance sector in South Africa. With the wealth of information available at their fingertips, auditors and finance professionals are …
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors’ (SAIGA) inaugural Audit and Finance Indaba is an important event for auditors and finance professionals in South Africa. Themed ‘The Era …
The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2024 was, “Inspire Inclusion” and it carries immense significance in our quest for a more equitable and just world. As …
Johannesburg – The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA), in partnership with Investec, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its inaugural Audit and Finance …
The South African creative industry is at a critical juncture, and urgent action is needed to protect the rights and livelihoods of content creators. The impending adoption …
Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana made a lot of promises and announced a raft of budget allocations that will be going to state-owned entities as well …
In today’s digital age, the media and communication industry in South Africa is experiencing a major transformation, thanks to the rise of big data. Big data has …
From climate change and energy issues to the rising cost to do business in Africa amidst skills shortages and disrupted supply chains, enterprises of every size are …
A new forecast from IDC’s Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide shows that global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) – including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems …
Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator enabling text and documents to be translated to and from these languages across …
“…Persistent load shedding is impeding our recovery… We know that without a reliable supply of electricity, businesses cannot grow, assembly lines cannot run, crops cannot be irrigated, …
Africa is ripe for renewable energy innovation, with the adoption of wind and solar resources a key solution to addressing energy security. According to the World Economic …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the national executive at 7PM today, presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said. A cabinet reshuffle has been widely expected since Ramaphosa was …
Apple’s top executive in charge of cloud initiatives, including iCloud and the infrastructure for services like iMessage and FaceTime, is leaving the company, adding to a wave of …
Canal+ used a creeping takeover tactic to slowly acquire a significant portion of MultiChoice, threatening the company’s control structure. During company takeovers — when one company acquires …
In support of relief efforts after severe flooding in Mpumalanga, Vodacom has donated food and care packs to hundreds of families who have been left vulnerable in …
China pledged to pool together all of the nation’s resources to achieve self-reliance in technology, underscoring the government’s determination to secure key breakthroughs in areas such as semiconductors …
By: Monde Mawasha The actions of present generations potentially have an enormous impact on those who will live in the future. One of the main obligations of …
Tencent Holdings founder Pony Ma and others from China’s crackdown-hit Internet sector will be absent from this year’s parliamentary sessions, as Beijing boosts representation from the tech hardware …
Apple partner Foxconn Technology Group plans to invest about US$700-million (R12.7-billion) on a new plant in India to ramp up local production, people familiar with the matter said, underscoring …
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide …
MTN has issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2022, alerting shareholders to substantial changes from the previous year. The group expects to report …
Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) outlining key areas of cooperation for the development …
BCX has expanded its partnership with Q-Kon Africa and has added the OneWeb LEO service to the Skylink portfolio. The Skylink-OneWeb service will bring the benefits of …
Nokia has been selected by MTN South Africa for the first time ever as one of its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment providers. Under the deal, …
Digital signage is no longer a simple extension of a printed poster – it’s a dynamic way to bring your business into the digital era and create …
Twitter has laid off at least 200 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, the New York Times reported late on Sunday, in its latest round of job …
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has paid tribute to distinguished South African, veteran editor Rafiq Rohan, for his foresight and impactful leadership. “It is truly …
For the six months ended 30 November 2022, Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R9,8-billion, with an increase in gross profit of 13% to R1,54-billion (2021: …
According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, literacy is and always will be a topic of conversation in South Africa, where 3,7-million people are illiterate. …
Rectron has expanded its existing partnership with Microsoft to distribute Microsoft 365, Windows and server software into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Rectron and Microsoft’s …
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says it is hopeful that the reconfiguration of water boards will ensure efficiency and the achievement of targets, which will …
Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has placed South Africa on its so-called grey list. This adds South Africa to …
AMD has announced it will be expanding support of its growing 5G partner ecosystem spanning from core to radio access networks (RAN) applications, delivering additional new test …
Telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson will lay off 8 500 employees globally as part of its plan to cut costs, a memo sent to employees said. While technology companies such as Microsoft, …
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)’s Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach $1,2-rillion in 2023 and will …
With the rate (and ingenuity) with which technology and communication is constantly evolving, you’d be forgiven for thinking that social media, robo-calling, and chat bots would dethrone …
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Eskom as announced that chief financial officer (CFO) Calib Cassim will act as group chief executive (GCE) with full delegation of authority with immediate effect and until …
Eskom on Saturday announced that it is positioning itself to play an important role in supporting the development of the electric mobility (e-mobility) sector in South Africa. …
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has on Friday outlined several priorities for the provincial government, including creating employment which he believes will lead to a flourishing province. …
South Africa and Kenya are worlds apart in their embrace of information technology, but they have one thing in common: they jointly lead the African continent in …
Acer has been included in Forbes’ list of the World’s Top Women-Friendly Companies in 2022. Forbes cooperated with the market research institute Statista in conducting an anonymous survey of …
On the questions of who pays for data or the cost to communicate, Coega’s Chief Knowledge and Digital Officer, Monde Mawasha, writes that one can say, with …
Netflix has cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries as the streaming giant looks to maintain subscriber growth amid stiff competition and strained consumer spending. The …
Apple has a moonshot-style project under way that dates back to the Steve Jobs era: noninvasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring. The goal of this secret endeavor — …
MTN South Africa is increasing its consumer post-paid subscription fees by an average of 5.1%, blaming a “challenging market environment” for the need to push through the price …
President Xi Jinping said China must resolve issues in key technological fields from the bottom up, state media reported, as the country deals with a growing number of …
Government has introduced a R9 billion tax relief programme to support South Africa’s clean energy transition, increase electricity supply and limit the impact of consistently high fuel …
The HUAWEI digital ecosystem has witnessed advanced development, which is reflective of the tech brand’s commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. This can be seen on AppGallery with …
Government is expected to spend at least R1.4 trillion over the next three years on higher and basic education and the sports, arts and culture function. This …
A Case Study: Coega MICT SETA Graduate Internship Programme A curious problem presented itself last year, when we assessed the local employment impact of several large-scale digital …
Seasonal allergies make everything more difficult. Whether you’re trying to work, relax, or sleep, a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing can get in the way, …
The Low-battery Emergency Mode provides you with extra power and therefore extra time The current iteration of the flagship series, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, boasts an Iconic …
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published for further public consultation, three Second Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs) for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) …
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the number of gamers has more than doubled in the last five years to top 186 million people. With 95% of those gamers relying on a …
The Gauteng Provincial Government is set to release R1.2 billion towards resolving the energy crisis in the province. “In a few weeks, we will appoint six developers …
Integrated energy and chemicals firm Sasol anticipates financial as well as environmental benefits from its drive to use renewable energy for its operations, CEO Fleetwood Grobler said. The world’s biggest …
Microsoft headed into a showdown with European Union antitrust watchdogs by insisting its US$69-billion (R1.3-trillion) takeover of Activision Blizzard will “bring more competition” for gamers but pledging to …
Key members of China’s most influential scientific body have outlined the country’s plan to circumvent US chip sanctions for the first time, codifying Beijing’s view of how it …
Console gaming is one of the most popular forms of gaming, with record stats showing there are 800 million console gamers around the world. Impressive yes, but even more …
Lenovo Group reported a 24% revenue decline for the third quarter, its largest revenue fall in 14 years as global demand for electronics slumped, and said it would …