Samsung Electronics unveiled the latest versions of its flagship Galaxy S smartphones on Wednesday which feature enhanced camera functions and a faster processor chip, hoping the upgrade will revive sales after two weak years. The S22 series will directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 13 launched last September. Samsung’s two-track premium mobile strategy has it launching flagship models in the first half of a year and Galaxy Z foldable phones in the second. Aimed at appealing to consumers who are fussy about video and photo quality, Samsung said the S22 phones’ camera offers clearer low light and night shots as well as automatic...
Broadcaster Jeremy Maggs joins Brave Group, an Integrated Communications Firm
Broadcaster and journalist Jeremy Maggs has joined Brave Group as managing director of Bold, its executive communications and advisory firm. Brave Group is the one of the country’s leading majority Black-owned integrated communications groups, according to the authoritative annual Scopen Report 2019/20. Bold is a vital addition to the company’s fast-growing suite of offerings to further drive integration. Bold offers a range of vital high-level communications services aimed principally at the C-suite. Drawing on over 35 years’ experience in the media industry, Maggs will work with C-suite executives in advising, crafting and fine-tuning both internal and external communications. Says Maggs:...
Nova Pioneer Midrand Making A Difference in Alex
In celebration of ‘Make A Difference Day’ earlier this year, Nova Pioneer Midrand students successfully embarked on a book collection drive with the hope of donating their books to a school based in the Alexandra township, North of Johannesburg this December. The learning model of the Nova Pioneer schools fosters a great love of reading through daily read-alouds, guided reading and writers’ workshops. Our students donated pre-loved books to children who do not have easy access to books. “It was so heartwarming to see the enthusiasm from our Novaneers to share their books. They understand the magic of stories that...
Your Job is Not Safe: Robotics & AI put 800 Million Global Jobs at Risk
Advances in automation technology threaten a significant share of jobs in industries accounting for nearly a quarter of the global workforce, according to Bloomberg Economics’ estimates. In a report released Tuesday, economists Ziad Daoud and Scott Johnson said that could mean as many as 800 million people face a high exposure to the risk of their employment becoming obsolete. The Gulf Cooperation Council, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Japan are most vulnerable to disruption from automation, they wrote. That’s because those countries have a large segment of the workforce in the kind of simple, routine roles that can be most easily...
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New Study Says Apple iPhone Owners Have Higher Chance of Getting Dates
According to a new study, Apple device users are more attractive on popular on dating apps compared to Android owners. CompareMyMobile put the study together by creating similar profiles that outwardly displayed preferences towards Apple or Android products. Analyzing more than 50,000 dating app “swipes and matches” in 15 major cities, the mobile platform noticed that Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone users were significantly more attractive. Profiles displaying an iPhone had a 76 percent chance of being swiped right, the Apple Watch garnered a 61 percent chance while showing off AirPods brought chances to 41 percent. In comparison showing off a Samsung device brings a 19 percent chance, with all other...
eSports World Cup delivered 30% tourism boost for Riyadh, “way beyond” projections says CEO
Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) has exceeded expectations and has delivered “real money” and visibility for the competitive gaming industry, according to the event’s chief executive Ralf Reichert. The first edition of the EWC took place in Riyadh from 3rd July to 25th August, featuring 21 game titles, more than 500 teams and 1,500 players. It also offered the largest prize pool in esports history, with over US$60 million up for grabs. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the non-profit organisation which runs the EWC, has said the event drew more than 500 million viewers who consumed over...
Network International extends strategic partnership with Orabank Group to transform Francophone markets
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its strategic partnership with Orabank Group, the largest banking group in Francophone Africa, to transform the bank’s prepaid and agent banking solutions. The partnership is a significant milestone in enhancing the banking experience for Orabank Group customers and enabling the bank’s digital transformation with innovative solutions. It will leverage Network’s expertise in enhancing Orabank’s competitiveness in the Francophone markets. It also strengthens Network’s existing partnership with Orabank Group by introducing innovative payment technology and solutions to enhance consumer trust and convenience. Ferdinand Ngon...
BIDTravel transforms IT infrastructure with Nutanix to Optimise Private Cloud
Nutanix, a hybrid multicloud technology company has been selected by leading travel management company Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) as the backbone for its private cloud environment. Embracing technological innovation, Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) has redefined travel management services across corporate and leisure sectors. The company provides industry-leading travel management services to both corporate entities and leisure travellers through its extensive local, regional, international, and online networks. In 2018, the company migrated to a hyperconverged environment underpinned by Nutanix. Based on the project’s success it underwent a full upgrade of its Nutanix ecosystem, made up of 80 servers, in February 2024. Which it...
Afreximbank extends a hand of support to Caribbean countries impacted by Hurricane Beryl
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has responded to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, donating over half a million US dollars to aid disaster relief and rebuilding efforts across Caribbean countries that were hard-hit. Hurricane Beryl severely devastated the Grenadian islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique as well as several islands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including Union Island and Mayreau. It also impacted Saint Lucia and Barbados to a lesser extent. Mr. Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Afreximbank Caribbean Office delivered a letter of solidarity from Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Green Climate Fund approves $151 million for African Development Bank’s climate resilience programme
The Green Climate Fund has approved $151 million in financing for a major resilience programme supported by the African Development Bank to address climate vulnerability in the Horn of Africa. The approval was granted at the Fund’s 39th Board meeting and comprises a $90.7 million grant and a $60.3 million loan. The financing will support the Bank Group’s “Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa programme,” benefitting 4.6 million people across Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan. The Horn of Africa is most susceptible to climate-related risks, such as erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and increasingly frequent...
Elon Musk’s X launches New Connected TV App, version of YouTube
After sharing glimpses of its new TV app over the past few months, X has now officially launched the beta version of X TV, which it claims is “a massive leap forward in transforming X into a video-first platform.” It looks a lot like the Connected TV (CTV) version of YouTube, right? Yes, X’s new big screen playback platform is essentially the exact same as the YouTube TV app, providing an overview of all the video content that you can watch on X, on the biggest screen in your house. X has reportedly informed potential video ad partners that the new TV app will highlight trending...
End of the road for Ferrari and Santander as their partnership conclude after 2024
F1 franchise Ferrari and Santander have announced that their sponsorship agreement will conclude at the end of 2024, the deal expires on 31st December and will not be renewed. Santander has been a premium partner of the Ferrari Formula One team and a partner of the Italian outfit’s Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) programme. Santander has been linked with a partnership with Williams, who have signed Spanish driver Carlos Sainz from Ferrari on a two-year contract from the 2025 Formula One season. The Spanish banking group was previously a sponsor of the Italian motorsport outfit from 2010 to 2017, before embarking on a new partnership with...
Salesforce to acquire AI voice startup Tenyx, to advance its AI-driven solutions
Enterprise cloud firm Salesforce said it has agreed to acquire Tenyx, which develops artificial intelligence-powered voice agents, to advance its AI-driven solutions. The acquisition, for which no deal value was disclosed and is expected to close in the third quarter, will see Tenyx’s co-founders, CEO Itamar Arel and CTO Adam Earle, along with their team, join Salesforce. Tenyx, a California-based startup founded in 2022, caters to clients across various industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, hospitality and travel, according to its website. Last year, Salesforce, under pressure from activist investors, announced plans to double its share buybacks and shift away from acquiring more...
Ecobank Uganda partners with Ria Money Transfer to Enhance Remittance Services
Ecobank Uganda Limited has formed a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, a renowned global leader in cross-border remittance services. This partnership will significantly improve remittance options across Uganda, allowing customers to receive funds directly into their Ecobank accounts. Both account holders and non-account holders will also have the option to collect cash transfers promptly at any Ecobank branch or through the bank’s wide sub-agent network across the country. Commenting on the partnership, Ms. Grace Muliisa, Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda, emphasized its importance for Ugandans at home and those in the diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom, the United...
OPINION | Africa Faces Massive Poverty and Economic Hardship in the Name of Fighting Climate Change writes NJ Ayuk
Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. Now there are legitimate concerns that investor support for oil and gas production will dwindle as well. Blackrock, which controls $7 trillion in investments, and the Royal Bank of Scotland have said they’ll be moving away from investments that support fossil fuel production. The anti-fossil fuel fervor is being demonstrated in what may seem like surprising ways: the Bank of...