Hashtag Trending Oct.25 – NordVPN surveys the amount of time required to read privacy policies; Okta experiences a significant drop in its market valuation; A new tool has been developed to help artists against AI scraping
Canadian readers would have to spend a week a month just reading privacy pages. OKTA wipes out billions of market cap due to latest hack. And holy poison pill Batman – poisoned images mess up the AI engines that study them. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag
Read moreSukhiba eyes expansion to power WhatsApp conversational commerce in Africa
The social commerce market size in Africa is expected to continue growing as businesses and micro-entrepreneurs embrace digital media, driven by the rising usage of apps like WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram. Yet even as sellers leverage these social sites for online presence to showcase their products and connect with customers,
Read moreHow can you protect your data efficiently?
Protecting your critical business data has never been more important. However, for South Africans, this can prove challenging in the face of an ever-evolving environment, including digital transformation, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Adding to the complexity, many businesses have legacy on-premises solutions, so the data landscape leans towards a
Read moreJob Seekers’ Paradise: Top 10 Ranked Recruitment Websites
Seeking a new job opportunity can present a significant hurdle, particularly in today’s global economic downturn. You might ponder, “Which website is the optimal choice for submitting applications?” The ambiguity surrounding where and how to initiate this process can compound the challenges you face. The plethora of job websites accessible
Read moreForget the 10X engineer—it’s about building a 10X culture
On today’s sponsored episode, Ben and Ryan talk with James Simmonds and Tristan Sheppard, both principal software engineers and engineering leads in the power trading department at Shell, about how a century-old company is working to evolve into a place where developers and engineers love to work.
Read moreLab-grown leather scales up as Gozen raises $3.3M from Happiness Capital, SoSV and others
Whether we like it or not, the leather industry significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global waste generation. The current methods used to fulfil the increasing demand for leather involve a fairly simple, and completely unsustainable solution: simply raising more livestock (which contribute about 14% of global greenhouse
Read moreAfrica’s Telecom Giants: 10 Largest Mobile Networks
The African mobile telecommunications industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with millions of people across the continent relying on mobile networks for communication and connectivity. As of 2023, here is a look at the largest mobile networks in Africa, ranked by their number of subscribers. 1. MTN Group
Read moreCar Repossessions on the Rise in SA’s Difficult Economic Climate
After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in such circumstances. She notes that the first
Read moreVeeam Unveils Latest Updates
Veeam Software has officially unveiled the New Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update and the latest Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 release during the global VeeamON Resiliency Summit. This groundbreaking update, based on the pillars of Data Security, Data Recovery, and Data Freedom, introduces enhanced data security, malware detection, automated recovery,
Read moreWhat Role Does CCM Play in the Banking Industry?
Everyone knows what businesses like Uber and Airbnb are; they are platforms that connect vendors who have something to sell with people who want to buy those goods and services. The platform concept brought a significant change to the business world by making traditionally challenging tasks, like finding accommodation or
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