Loadshedding Cannot Win Against the Cloud
As load shedding continues to challenge businesses and individuals alike, there emerges a beacon of hope and efficiency: cloud computing. This revolutionary solution is not just the future; it’s the present, ensuring that load shedding is but a minor glitch in our digital lives. “Load shedding has posed significant challenges
Read moreFNB Shows Sustained Growth in Customers, Deposits and Digital Users
FNB, recently declared South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand, has delivered strong results for the financial year ending 30 June 2023, boosted by sustained growth in customers, deposits, transactional activity, and take-up of its comprehensive product range. Against the backdrop of a tough economic climate that has strained the finances of
Read moreDigitial Disruption Shakes the Insurance Industry
Insurance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has a reputation for being complicated, opaque, paper-intensive and expensive. Many SMEs believe that they get poor service and value for money from insurers; they’re also frustrated by one-size-fits-all products and the amount of time and administration it requires to get some basic
Read moreOpenAI to open its first EU office as it readies for regulatory hurdles
OpenAI is set to open its first office in the European Union (EU) and make several strategic hires, as the company prepares for regulatory headwinds. The ChatGPT-maker says that it plans to open its third office, after San Francisco and London which it announced in June, in Ireland, which has
Read more5 Apps You Can Trade Nigerian Stocks
In recent years, the Nigerian stock market has seen substantial growth, attracting both local and international investors. With the ease of access provided by mobile apps, trading Nigerian stocks has become more convenient than ever before. The Nigerian economy is expected to see massive growth in coming years. According to
Read moreLights Out for Nigeria: Country Hit By Nationwide Blackout
Nigeria faces a nationwide power grid collapse, leaving most of the country in the dark. In a notice to the public the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) informed customers released a statement on social media pages that the total system collapse occurred at 12:40 today, 14 September. According to
Read moreEinstein 1 Platform: Empowering Developers to Build AI-Powered Apps
New Einstein 1 Platform is now accessible, and will empower companies to safely connect any data to build AI-powered apps with low-code and deliver entirely new CRM experiences. The platform features major advancements for Salesforce Data Cloud and Einstein AI capabilities, all built on Salesforce’s underlying metadata framework. Seamlessly Bridging Data
Read moreMecho Autotech raises $2.4M, ventures into wholesale spare parts distribution
Mecho Autotech, a startup offering automotive spare parts, vehicle repairs and maintenance services, has raised a $2.4 million pre-Series A round. The firm targets the Nigerian market, where 90% of the country’s more than 12 million registered cars (mainly used) require regular maintenance to avoid recurring breakdowns. Its primary business
Read moreHashtag Trending Sep.14-French regulators claim iPhone 12 exceed radiation limits; Judge struggles to understand how search engine or online ads work in Google anti-trust trial; Senator to investigate Elon Musk denying Starlink connectivity to Ukraine
French regulators claim the iPhone 12 exceeds radiation limits. A judge in the Google anti-trust case appears to think that Firefox is a search engine. And a powerful senator is going after Elon Musk after it was revealed he might have helped the Russians avoid a devastating defeat. These
Read moreKernel Visa Solution Makes Accepting Card Payments in Africa Easy
In recent years, the landscape of African payments has undergone significant transformation and the demand for digital payment solutions has increased significantly. In specific markets, contactless payments have swiftly become the preferred method of payment among banked customers, following the pandemic. Remarkably, this trend endures unchanged. Tap-on-Glass Solutions Several new
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