As South Africans increasingly adopt streaming media services over traditional linear broadcasts, eMedia is moving to capture a great slice of the market by developing an app for smart TVs that run Google’s Android operating system. eMedia said on Thursday that eVOD, its homegrown streaming service that includes a mix of free-to-air and premium content…
Are you ready for the InterSystems READY 2025 Summit. InterSystems, a creative data technology provider managing more than 1 billion health records globally, will host its flagship READY 2025 Summit in South Africa this September, bringing together healthcare leaders, partners and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), interoperability and advanced data platforms are reshaping…
Standard Bank’s Nthabiseng Mohale Banks should review their pricing strategies for PayShap transactions to drive higher rates of financial inclusion and increase adoption of the rapid payments platform in South Africa. This is according to Nthabiseng Mohale, head of interbank and domestic payments at Standard Bank Group, who spoke to TechCentral at the launch of…
It’s time to bridge the skills gap. South Africa is facing a youth unemployment crisis, with 63.9% of young people (ages 15-24) jobless (StatsSA, 2023). While many blame a sluggish economy, the real issue runs deeper – a massive mismatch between the skills young people have and those employers need. A 2023 report by the…
LG Styler Spring cleaning has always been about more than just tidying up; it’s a seasonal ritual that signals a fresh start. But these days a spring reset goes beyond decluttering. As the warmer months arrive, bringing with them a surge in pollen, dust and other allergens, smart tech is turning the sneezing of spring…
The by-law sought to regulate and register CCTV cameras installed on private property with a view of public spaces. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the City of Johannesburg’s (COJ’s) decision to repeal a recently introduced by-law regulating privately-owned closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. The by-law, approved in February, sought to regulate and register…
Generative AI tools are driving productivity across a wide variety of industries. The technology has found a lucrative niche in software development, where programmers report an up-to-30% improvement in output. Vibe coding, as AI programming has come to be known, has the highest impact when used by more senior developers, allowing them to prototype and…
Keagan Boshoff, Senior Business Development Manager, Huawei Cloud. (Image: Supplied) Retail has entered an era where the distinction between digital and physical shopping is disappearing. Customers want to browse on their phones, step into a store and feel as though both experiences are part of the same journey. “Your shoppers don’t think online and offline…
South Africans will be treated to a rare celestial show on the evening of Sunday, 7 September, when the noon passes through Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. Astronomers say the event will be clearly visible across the country, with the moon taking on the characteristic deep red hue often referred to as a…
Sebastian McNamee, Business Development Manager: Workspace, Canon South Africa. With the widespread adoption of Windows 11 after its predecessor has gone end-of-life, Microsoft has announced fundamental changes to the way we will be printing in the future. The Windows Modern Print Platform is Microsoft’s answer to the vulnerabilities that have been exposed in several manufacturers’…
