Strengthening South Africa’s Financial System
South Africa’s recent greylisting by the global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has thrust the country’s financial integrity into the spotlight. In response to the non-compliance with international standards surrounding the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, significant changes have been made to the Financial
Read moreGPS Transformation: Navigation, Emergency Services & Economy
The global navigation system “Transit” took its first steps in 1958 and later became available for commercial civilian use under the name Navstar, thanks to President Ronald Reagan’s efforts in 1983. The initial satellite for Transit was launched in 1960, marking the beginning of a technological journey that now promises
Read moreDisaster Recovery: Why You Need The Cloud?
In the ever-changing landscape of business operations, risk assessment, planning, and mitigation are crucial aspects of ensuring stability and success. However, there are times when unforeseen disasters strike, such as unplanned, prolonged load-shedding or a debilitating ransomware attack that brings your business to a halt. It is during these critical
Read moreALX Tech Hub: Powering SA’s Tech Education
ALX, a pioneer in technology training and skills development, calls for the removal of barriers preventing South African youth from harnessing digital transformation opportunities. Divesh Sooka, General Manager at ALX South Africa, emphasizes the need for collaboration, “Government, civil society and the private sector must rally to address infrastructural challenges
Read moreUnleashing the Potential of Technology-Enabled Businesses in SA
The landscape of technology-enabled businesses is teeming with exciting growth prospects for savvy investors. In 2021 alone, technology companies and startups in South Africa raised an impressive $168.6 million in funding. Continued Growth in 2022: A Remarkable Surge in African Startups While local companies faced challenges last year, with a
Read moreApple GPT: Future of AI or Privacy Concern?
Apple is apparently making strides in the world of generative AI tools, potentially rivaling the likes of OpenAI and Google. Apple’s Secretive Endeavor: The Ajax Framework Unveiled for Advanced Language Models Although the company has not yet disclosed its plans for consumer release, Bloomberg reports that Apple has developed its own
Read morePeak XV, Tiger Global, others urge PM Modi to review India’s online gaming tax
Tiger Global, DST Global, Peak XV, Steadview Capital, and Kotak Private Equity are among global and Indian investors who have asked India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the recently announced taxation on online gaming. The Goods and Services Tax Council, which comprises top federal and state finance ministers, said
Read moreKasha raises $21M Series B led by Knife Capital to expand health access platform across Africa
As Africa’s youthful population continues to grow exponentially, it’s of the utmost importance that entrepreneurs create various healthcare solutions that will cater to the medical needs of the continent’s future. While the pandemic made investors pay attention to Africa’s private healthcare space, women’s health — a subcategory dominated by women
Read moreStarting your generative AI journey: Data infrastructure, smaller AI models versus large, risks and workforce worries
CIOs seek to make generative AI tools part of an enterprise-wide strategy that includes choosing the right infrastructure, language model, and navigating workforce worries as well as growing risks. A new report by MIT Technology Review, based on in-depth interviews with senior executives and experts conducted in April and May
Read moreMicrosoft goes all-in with AI at partner conference
This week at the Microsoft Inspire global partner conference, the company announced a collection of artificial intelligence (AI)-based products that illustrate its commitment to the technology. During his keynote, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Satya Nadella talked about the growth of AI in the tech ecosystem. Satya Nadella, chairman
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