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...
Elevating the role of Technology in sustainable Agriculture
Corteva Agriscience, in partnership with CNBC Africa, hosted a panel discussion in Johannesburg that brought together influential stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain. The live panel discussion explored the transformative role of technology in African agriculture, the future of the seed sector and the partnerships required to build a more resilient food system. According to Wandile Sihlobo, senior economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber (AGBIZ), Africa has the potential to be a global agricultural powerhouse, but this will only be realised when technology, policy and private-sector investment move in the same direction. As the continent is vulnerable to climate...
The AI Era Edge Hardware Revolution: Lens Technology’s Vision and Execution
Lens Technology Co. recently presented a keynote address titled “The AI Era Edge Hardware Revolution: Lens Technology’s Vision and Execution” at the GF Securities 2025 Global Investment Forum and Closed-Door Session for Premium Listed Companies. Chairwoman Ms. Zhou Qunfei personally articulated the trillion-dollar hardware transformation driven by AI’s shift from cloud to edge and formally launched the “Three-Year Business Plan,” affirming the company’s resolve to harness three decades of materials science and precision-manufacturing excellence to secure global leadership in AI edge hardware. AI Edge Era Begins: 2026 Designated “Year One,” Market to Surpass $800 Billion The address underscored that generative AI...
How AI on WhatsApp is transforming how South Africans buy cars
Cars.co.za‘s AI WhatsApp chatbot has achieved a significant increase in dealership leads in just two months, thanks to its latest AI-powered feature developed in partnership with local chatbot specialists, rather.chat. The new ‘Virtual Car Showroom’ feature, which went live in July 2025, was designed to boost dealership inquiries nationwide and simplify the customer journey for financing, buying, or selling vehicles. Within weeks, WhatsApp purchase inquiries surged by over 1000%: a record-breaking leap that confirms South African consumers want faster, smarter ways to shop for cars. “The whole process happens in a single WhatsApp conversation,” says Alan Quinn, Executive in Charge...
Municipal Meltdown: Can Local Government Still Deliver?
Local government is meant to be the heartbeat of democracy. But as cities crumble, services collapse, and trust erodes, South Africans are asking: can our municipalities still be saved? In this episode of Democracy Unplugged, host Phumi Mashigo leads an honest discussion with a panel of political leaders tackling the state of local governance ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Panelists: Haniff Hoosen (Democratic Alliance) – DA eThekwini mayoral candidate for 2026.Lubabalo Magwentshu (ATM) – Chairperson of the S-79 Committee on Governance in Johannesburg.Tsepo Mhlongo (BOSA) – Gauteng Provincial Leader of Build One South Africa, former MP and councillor.Cassiday Rangata-Jacob...
Hisense SA launches its most advanced Laser TV model in SA: the TriChroma Laser TV L9Q
Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has officially launched the Hisense TriChroma Laser TV L9Q, redefining home entertainment with superior brightness, immersive sound, and space-efficient design. The L9Q features 5000 ANSI Lumens of brightness and a 5000:1 contrast ratio, producing incredibly vivid images with deep blacks and sharp detail, even in bright rooms. With precision light control and vibrant color accuracy from triple laser technology, every frame comes alive with cinematic intensity. Designed to fit any lifestyle, the L9Q supports projection sizes from 80″ to 200″, turning any space into a personal theatre. Hisense also...
Allianz Commercial: AI and cloud computing drive global construction boom for data centers
The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads, and the growing global demand for AI technologies, has seen a building boom take place around the world as developers scramble to build the facilities required to meet these needs. According to market research, up to $7 trillion will be spent on data centers by 2030 – a huge sum driven largely by technology companies in the US and China, while...
Cross-sector collaboration drives innovation in digital assets ecosystem – KPMG
KPMG announced the successful conclusion of the Digital Assets Forum: Policy, Market Dynamics and Institutional Adoption, held on 31 October 2025. The event convened over 200 industry leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts to explore the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape. They engaged in in-depth and comprehensive discussions on digital assets, real-world assets, and regulatory developments. The forum featured keynote speeches from Mr Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and Dr Eric Yip, Executive Director (Intermediaries) at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), who highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic vision for digital assets. As Hong Kong pursues...
Waste to Power – How Kasi Gas is lighting up rural South Africa
The second season of InnoStation, the innovation-focused channel by Innocomm, kicks off under the theme “Reframing the Game”, where InnoStation is spotlighting the individuals and ideas transforming South Africa’s innovation landscape. The first episode starts off with Thabo Mngomezulu, co-founder of Kasi Gas, a pioneering company turning organic waste into biogas and fertiliser to power homes in rural communities. South Africa’s energy landscape remains one of the nation’s biggest barriers to equitable development. Unreliable electricity, high fuel costs and limited rural infrastructure have left millions without consistent access to power. A former jazz musician, Mngomezulu’s journey from the stage to the renewable-energy...
American Dream Still Alive: Zohran Mamdani Wins, Brings Fight to Trump – ‘Turn the Volume Up’
Upon winning the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday with a majority of the vote, Zohran Mamdani quickly took the fight to Donald Trump. “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani declared in his victory speech. “We will hold bad landlords to account, because the Donald Trumps of our city have grown far too comfortable, taking advantage of their tenants. We will put an end to the culture of corruption that has allowed billionaires like Trump to evade taxation and exploit tax breaks, adds Mamdani.” “We will stand...
MotionAds co-founders win prestigious Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award
MotionAds co-founders Jon Berkowitz and Elan Band have been named joint recipients of the Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Investec, in recognition of their remarkable contribution to community upliftment and innovation within South Africa’s evolving gig-economy. MotionAds is South Africa’s homegrown delivery-bike advertising platform. They successfully connect brands directly with consumers, while delivering supplementary income to local drivers. Since launching in 2019, MotionAds has paid out over R21 million to independent drivers by transforming everyday motorcycles into mobile billboards. “Winning this award is a deeply meaningful milestone for us. It affirms that purpose and performance can coexist, that building...