In the lead-up to International Girls in ICT Day, Huawei South Africa hosted a roundtable to spotlight the realities facing women in the tech sector and celebrate those making strides. With only 33% representation in the workforce and Black women CEOs earning 38% less than their white male counterparts, the urgency for change is palpable. The disheartening attrition rate, with 50% of women leaving tech roles before 35, highlighted the need for concerted action. Against this backdrop, the event showcased a cohort of driven young female graduates poised to challenge norms and drive meaningful ch ..read more

realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, will be launching the 12 Series in South Africa (SA) soon. Featuring the realme 12+ 5G and realme 12 5G smartphones, the series targets young consumers seeking a mid-range device that offers flagship-level photography, premium design and high performance. “realme is committed to empowering South African youth to be more daring through leap-forward technology and design,” says Gareth Clarke, realme Account Lead for SA. “The combination of high-end features and accessible pricing in the new realme 12 Series embodies our ..read more

C.S. Lewis, Gcina Mhlope, Dr Seuss and Roald Dahl all share a superpower. Through their words, they have continued to inspire and entertain millions across the world. Unfortunately, in South Africa, 63% of households do not have a single fiction or nonfiction book in their homes and 65% of homes with children under age 10 do not have a single picture book. Reading is one of the best ways to empower young people and equip future leaders with the creative skills needed to change the world. The power of books in development: Reading is fundamental in shaping young minds, developing emot ..read more

With an estimated 800,000 vehicle collisions and more than 12,000 road deaths each year, South Africa has a reputation for being among the most dangerous countries for road travel. With the advancement of tech in cars nowadays, driving is becoming safer and more enjoyable. Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) include a range of technologies that are meant to help you avoid collisions or assist you with elements such as night vision, driver alertness, and adaptive cruise control. Features like lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance help you ..read more

Get ready to kick off your shoes and step into the cosiest, most heartwarming day of the year. Slipper Day, Reach For A Dream’s biggest fundraiser, returns on 31 May 2024, promising a day filled with warmth, generosity, and fun—all in support of children with life-threatening illnesses. Since its inauguration in 2011, Slipper Day has become a nationwide movement where everyone from office workers to school children band together to make dreams come true for children with critical diseases like cancer, renal failure, and heart conditions, simply by buying a R20 sticker and wearing it with their ..read more

FNB tax-free savings account balances grew by 21% year-on-year and volumes increased by 18% year-on-year as customers continue to embrace tax-free savings benefits and take advantage of the high interest rate environment over the past year. “The growth shows that our customers are adopting and taking advantage of tax-free savings account benefits in light of the high interest environment. This further indicates that there is a growing culture amongst our customers who are starting to save,” says Himal Parbhoo, CEO of Retail Cash Investments. “Similar to last year, we have seen 11% of customers ..read more

Mark your calendars! Apple is gearing up for its “Let Loose” launch event on May 7th, 2024. With a tagline hinting at unleashing creative potential, rumours are swirling about exciting new iPad releases. Here’s what we can expect based on leaks and speculation… The spotlight is likely to shine on next-generation iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The iPad Pro could be getting a major upgrade with the powerful M3 chip, rumoured to deliver a significant performance boost. But the biggest buzz surrounds the display. Apple might finally be jumping on the OLED bandwagon, offering stunning visuals and im ..read more

Fibre internet connectivity has been a game changer in businesses and homes across the country. It represents a massive advancement in internet technology, offering faster speeds, greater reliability, major bandwidth, greater cost efficiencies and seriously improved performance compared to traditional internet connections such as ADSL and mobile data. Fibre connectivity has revolutionised how we use the internet – both for work and entertainment – and has enabled new applications and services that were previously not feasible or affordable. Think cloud computing, gaming, video streaming ..read more

Last year, the World Economic Forum called Africa the “world leader” in digital and mobile banking. There’s no doubt that banking in Africa has undergone significant changes in the last few years and that it will continue to change and grow in the coming years. How can business leaders prepare for this? How has the landscape shifted? And, most importantly, what opportunities does this create? The Banking on the Future with EFT Corporation Conference, taking place from 13 to 15 May 2024 in Victoria Falls, will bring together C-suite executives from more than 70 of Africa’s premier banks to addr ..read more

As interest rates remain stable against the backdrop of a challenging economic climate, banks are being pushed to innovate and offer more competitive home loan terms to attract customers. This environment has given rise to a practice widely adopted in the UK but is yet to reach a tipping point in South Africa: bond switching. Clive Bredenkamp, IT Executive at Proptech specialist e4, explains the potential shifts: “The property market is inherently sensitive to interest rate changes. While the rates are currently only marginally higher than in 2019, the market’s response to the current int ..read more