Ice Cream Shop Partners with Metrowatt for Freezing Solution
Paul and David How can one maintain the freezing of 20,000 liters of artisanal ice cream during a load shedding crisis? This was the dilemma confronting Paul Ballen, the founder of Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream, with their latest flagship dessert cafe situated in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Faced with Eskom’s erratic power
Read MoreWhy Digital Trailblazers Must Be Paranoid In These Four Important Areas
My friends and colleagues know I can be paranoid sometimes, but it’s part of my survival instincts. When you’re driving transformation and responsible for operations, as I was for most of my career, you develop anxieties over what can go wrong, how it will impact your objectives, and whether you’re
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Tap-and-Go: A Cautionary Tale
South Africa’s sophisticated banking system has allowed consumers to opt into multiple payment methods, all suited to their lifestyles and personal choices. The Mastercard 2022 survey found that 95% of South African consumers used at least one digital payment method, while the National Treasury announced that it was promoting cashless
Read MoreMastercard, I&M Bank Extend Partnership for Digital Payments
Mastercard and I&M Bank have extended their strategic collaboration with an 8-year alliance, ensuring continued enhanced value propositions for cardholders in Kenya. Under this partnership, I&M Bank clients will benefit from competitive premium customer offerings through a range of world-class debit and credit cards. Valued secure payment solutions The collaboration
Read MoreFNB’s Latest ETNs Open Doors to Global Industry Giants
First National Bank (FNB) has broadened its Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) selection by introducing new 8 ETNs, expanding its popular range to a total of 50. These additions aim to provide South African investors with convenient and affordable access to leading global companies in key sectors such as AI and technology,
Read MoreBiden administration plans $285M in CHIPS Act funding for digital twins
President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to fund efforts that improve semiconductor manufacturing by using digital twins. Digital twins are virtual models used to test and optimize physical objects and systems. For example, auto manufacturers are looking to use digital twins of their factories to experiment with new manufacturing processes
Read MoreQuora CEO Adam D’Angelo talks about AI, chatbot platform Poe, and why OpenAI is not a competitor
Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo talks about the challenges and opportunities in AI today, how to build and support a developer community, and more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreSamsung South Africa Debuts the Latest Galaxy A Series
“Awesome is for Everyone” is embodied in Samsung’s latest Galaxy A 55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, showcasing the brand’s next generation of multi-faceted talent with Amapiano artist and dance sensation, Kamo Mphela. Youngsta At an exclusive media event in Johannesburg, the unveiling of the new campaign marked a pivotal
Read MoreSequoia’s Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit
Lee, a specialist in early-stage investing, explains how Sequioa approaches identifying product-market fit for its startups through three archetypes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreGood App Introduces Hybrid Healthcare Solution
Good App, a leading healthcare technology company, has launched an innovative service that combines in-home doctor visits with virtual consultations. This new offering aims to provide patients with greater flexibility and convenience in accessing healthcare services while maintaining the highest standards of care. The Best of Both Worlds With Good
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