Renowned futurist and trend analyst Dion Chang is stepping into a more focused chapter of his career — one he calls his personal rewirement. Known for two decades of helping businesses make sense of disruption, Dion is refining his work to concentrate on two powerful keynote talks — The State We’re In and Why Your Business Needs...
Month: <span>July 2025</span>
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Inside the mind and the motives of Michele Kang, sports maven and billionaire
Self-made billionaires generally like doing things their own way. Michele Kang is no exception. The South Korea-born but US-educated, the 66-year-old founded healthcare technology firm Cognosante in 2008, before selling the company to Accenture last year. Today, Forbes pegs her wealth at US$1.2 billion – a personal fortune she is now bringing to bear on the world’s...
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Cloud Radio Access Network Market Set to Surge to US$ 106.4 Billion by 2035, Fueled by 24.6 % CAGR
The global Cloud Radio Access Network market is poised for significant growth, projected to increase from USD 9.169 billion in 2024 to USD 106.43 billion by 2035. This reflects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. The convergence of 5G deployment requirements, escalating mobile data traffic, and the need to optimize...
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OPINION | Mzansi’s Innovation Goldmine: Why Township Tech Deserves Serious Investment
South Africa’s townships are more than just spaces of economic struggle. Often, they are described through the lens of hardship and hustle. But beneath that surface lies something deeper: a powerful, under-recognised culture of innovation. In the tech world, innovation is still mostly associated with polished offices in Sandton or Cape Town’s co-working hubs. What...
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Hisense SA identified as strategic partner in localisation drive by Proudly SA at e-commerce launch in partnership with DTIC
Hisense SA has been recognised by the Proudly South African initiative as a key strategic partner in its national campaign to bolster local manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen South Africa’s economy through homegrown innovation and production. Hisense SA was celebrated for its investment in localised manufacturing at the launch of Proudly SA’s business to consumer...
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PURA Beverage Company champions wellness movement for parties without the hangover
As South Africans increasingly opt for wellness over woozy weekends, the PURA Beverage Company is proud to stand behind a cultural shift that celebrates movement, connection, and joy, without the hangover. PURA proudly supported a recent Sunday Shuffle run in Rivonia, as well as its The After Shuffle Party: a fast-growing, feel-good community movement that...
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Hisense kicks-off FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with bold “AI YOUR LIFE” message, showcasing AI-powered future for every home
At the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, global tech leader Hisense is making more than just a brand statement: it’s delivering a vision for the future. With the striking pitch-side message “AI YOUR LIFE,” Hisense cements its position at the forefront of intelligent consumer technology, inviting millions of fans to witness how AI is transforming...
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Lesaka Technologies, Inc announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bank Zero
Lesaka Technologies, Inc announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lesaka Technologies Proprietary Limited, has entered into an agreement to acquire (directly and indirectly) 100% of the issued ordinary shares of Bank Zero Mutual Bank (“Bank Zero”). The acquisition consideration will be settled through a combination of newly issued shares – such that the shareholders of Bank...
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Healing the Healthcare system, One Digital innovation at a Time writes Daniel Novitzkas
Medical professionals hold a unique and vital place in our society. Few other roles are as important, specialised, or essential as those of doctors, nurses, and medical technicians — the people who care for the health and well-being of our families, friends, and communities. In light of the existential roles these people play for all...
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Remote Work vs Return to Office: What Roles Do Payroll and HR Platforms Play?
Deciding on WFH or RTO is up to you. Exercising your choice is up to your payroll and HR software. Remote work (often abbreviated as WFH for Work From Home) is becoming culturally ingrained, even though there is pushback through Return To Office (RTO) mandates. A recent poll from the Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that...