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How biometrics technology can improve voting systems in Africa
How biometrics technology can improve voting systems in Africa
[Nkululeko Nxasana] Many countries - especially in Africa - are still finding themselves confronted with difficulties in registering and authenticating voters. The usage of biometrics seeks to ensure voter equality... read
#StartupStory: Flexpay
#StartupStory: Flexpay

Ilse van den Berg

In the #StartupStory spotlight this week is Flexpay: a product created in response to the high demand in the market for purchasing goods via piecemeal payments... Read

Three South African startups advance to Seedstars national finals
Three South African startups advance to Seedstars national finals

Seedstars has selected three startups to advance to the Seedstars South Africa grand final. In addition, the 12 startups to pitch at Seedstars Mozambique have been announced... Read

Bringing Wi-Fi to Africa
Bringing Wi-Fi to Africa

Riaan Graham

Wi-Fi is so alive and kicking, it has its own dedicated day. Today, 20 June 2017 marks the inaugural World Wi-Fi Day - a day celebrated around the globe... Read


Youth Month
Launch of interactive online tool to track young people's wellbeing
Launch of interactive online tool to track young people's wellbeing
In celebration of Youth Day, UCT researchers at the Poverty and Inequality Initiative (PII) are launching an interactive online tool, Youth Explorer, that provides a range of information on the status and wellbeing of South Africa's young people... read
Paralympian teen teams up with CN for anti-bullying campaign in Africa
Paralympian teen teams up with CN for anti-bullying campaign in Africa
15-year-old Paralympian, Ntando Mahlangu, is teaming up with Cartoon Network to launch the 2017 anti-bullying campaign, CN Buddy Network in Africa which aims to raise awareness around bullying, empowering children of Africa... read
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App and website development
Code4Change aims to reach 300,000 learners by 2020
Code4Change aims to reach 300,000 learners by 2020
#CodeClimbers have created a crowdfunding campaign to raise R100,000 for Code4Change to bring coding to three schools in Gauteng... read
Nigerian rideshare app reports success
Nigerian rideshare app reports success
GoMyWay.com, the Nigerian rideshare app, reports that it has experienced a 150% increase in registered members and a 300% increase in the number of seats offered... read
New CNN Travel multiplatform, multimedia digital destination launched
New CNN Travel multiplatform, multimedia digital destination launched
CNN has launched an all-new CNN Travel multimedia digital destination. CNN Travel has a new design as a globally-minded, mobile-first, social product with an emphasis on visual storytelling... read
Cloud Computing
Claude Schuck
Managing the value of data

Claude Schuck

No organisation can survive in the always-on environment without having access to data. Fortunately, better business resiliency is to be had by leveraging the foundation put in place by IT... read
Cyber Security
Bryan Hamman
DDoS attacks continue to morph
The latest approach to characterise a large number of complex, multi-vector DDoS attacks is to use reflection to exploit connection-less lightweight directory access protocols... read
For next-gen digital retail, think security first
For next-gen digital retail, think security first

Morag Saunders

South African retailers have long lagged their counterparts in the U.S. and Europe in terms of embracing new digital channels to improve business operations and marketing... read
Hardware
Microsoft challenges Sony with new Xbox One X
Microsoft challenges Sony with new Xbox One X
Microsoft on Sunday unveiled Xbox One X - billing it as the most powerful video console ever made, and escalating a battle with market king PlayStation... read
Internet
Free Wi-Fi on World Wi-Fi Day
Free Wi-Fi on World Wi-Fi Day
Recognising and celebrating the significant role of Wi-Fi in connecting global communities and driving socio-economic development, is World Wi-Fi Day on Tuesday, 20 June 2017. read
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IoT allowing for more agile supply chain management
DHL Supply Chain is implementing internet of things (IoT) technology into warehousing, with the goal to optimise operational efficiency and lay the foundations for safer work practices... [infographic] read
Network
Africa's mobile tower market to undergo growth spurt
Africa's mobile tower market to undergo growth spurt
A recent Frost & Sullivan analysis estimates that the market for tower services is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% over the period 2016-2021... read
Tech Startups
New digital venture fund from Orange
New digital venture fund from Orange
Orange Digital Investment launches a new investment initiative of €50m devoted to startups in Africa... read
Technology
10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017
10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017
Innovators from nine African countries shortlisted for their outstanding innovations across the healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors... read
How beacon technology delivers a truly data-driven customer experience
How beacon technology delivers a truly data-driven customer experience

Colleen Rose

You know what shoppers are doing online - but do you know what they are doing in-store? Consumers are increasingly using digital technology... read
#FreshOnTheShelf: Touch Cardio the latest addition to TomTom wearables
#FreshOnTheShelf: Touch Cardio the latest addition to TomTom wearables
The TomTom Touch Cardio is the new addition to the company's range of popular wearables... read
Telecommunications
Jabu Moleketi
Vodacom appoints Jabu Moleketi as chairman
Vodacom has appointed former deputy finance minister Jabu Moleketi as its new chairman, replacing Peter Moyo who gave notice in April... read
International
John Flannery
General Electric appoints new CEO
NEW YORK, US: General Electric on Monday announced the departure of chief executive Jeff Immelt, who had made the risky bet of refocusing the American conglomerate on its industrial roots... read
Apple sees autonomous cars as 'core' technology
Apple sees autonomous cars as 'core' technology
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Apple views autonomous driving systems as a "core technology" for the future, chief executive Tim Cook said in an interview recently... read
Canada to teach computer coding starting in kindergarten
Canada to teach computer coding starting in kindergarten
OTTAWA, Canada: Canadian schoolchildren will soon start learning computer coding and other digital skills from kindergarten through to high school... read
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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management applied to the Management of Innovation - 1 Jul 2017, Johannesburg
The Da Vinci Institute in association with Praesignis is proud to offer a bachelor of commerce (BCom) in business management applied to the management of innovation. Read more >>



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