Modernising business applications with Microsoft

Modernising business applications with Microsoft

Christo Greeff, Delivery Lead: App Modernisation, Mint Group. Companies are still relying on legacy systems that were never designed for the pace and scale of today’s market. They work, but they’re not agile enough and they’re expensive to maintain and slow to adapt. Companies sitting on legacy may be reluctant to change due to sunk…

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Quectel Launches SP895BD-AP Smart Module, Powering the Next Generation of Intelligent IoT Applications

Quectel Launches SP895BD-AP Smart Module, Powering the Next Generation of Intelligent IoT Applications

Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, announced the official launch of its new-generation flagship smart module, the SP895BD-AP. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-8750 processor, the SP895BD-AP module boasts enhanced graphics processing capabilities, superior visual imaging effects, and advanced edge computing performance, meeting the requirements of high-end devices such as video conferencing…

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Quectel Launches SP895BD-AP Smart Module, Powering the Next Generation of Intelligent IoT Applications

Quectel Debuts Innovative SRG091X and SRG093X NXP i.MX Based Series Modules with Wi-Fi 6, Redefining Entry-level Processing for Next-generation IoT Applications

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today unveiled its SRG091X and SRG093X series modules at CES in Las Vegas, delivering integrated CPU, memory and wireless connectivity built around the NXP® Semiconductors i.MX 9 series of applications processors. This new generation of modules is engineered for industrial environments demanding high levels of automation,…

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Africa: United States Temporarily Suspends Visa Applications From 19 Countries

Africa: United States Temporarily Suspends Visa Applications From 19 Countries

Washington, December 3, 2025 — The United States government has temporarily suspended all visa applications from 19 countries, according to a statement released Wednesday. The move comes a week after an attack in Washington that killed two National Guard soldiers. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had already halted all asylum procedures last Friday….

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Parly committee invites applications for InfoReg members

Parly committee invites applications for InfoReg members

The Information Regulator monitors and enforces compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions of SA’s data privacy law. The Information Regulator (InfoReg), South Africa’s data privacy enforcer, is looking for two members to come onboard. This is according to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, which has invited nominations and applications…

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SAPS begins accepting online job applications

SAPS begins accepting online job applications

SAPS has started the e-recruitment process for 5 500 aspiring police officers to join its ranks. The South African Police Service’s (SAPS’s) e-recruitment system is live. Announced in June, the portal’s launch is part of the national police service’s shift from archaic paper-based applications, marking a first for the organisation. The portal also features a…

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Africa: Visa, Absa Open Applications for She’s Next Grant Program South Africa

Africa: Visa, Absa Open Applications for She’s Next Grant Program South Africa

TLDR Visa, in partnership with Absa, has launched the 2025 edition of its She’s Next programme in South Africa Women-led businesses can apply for over ZAR1 million ($55,000) in grant funding, mentorship, and business training The initiative is part of Visa’s broader mission to support inclusive entrepreneurship and digitally enable small businesses worldwide Visa, in…

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‘She’s Next’ Programme Now Open for 2025 Applications

‘She’s Next’ Programme Now Open for 2025 Applications

The She’s Next programme, the global initiative by Visa in partnership with Absa, is aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs, and has officially opened applications for its 2025 South African edition. Now in its second year locally, the programme offers more than just funding—it’s an opportunity for women-led businesses seeking to scale, innovate, and thrive. Backed by over R1 million in…

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