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...
Liquid C2 appoints Oswald Jumira as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a pan-African technology group, appoints Oswald Jumira as the CEO of Liquid C2 business unit. According to the company, Jumira will drive Liquid C2’s growth, innovation and strategy in the cloud and cyber security business. Oswald was the CEO of Vaya Technologies (Vaya), one of the business units of Cassava Technologies. Commenting on his appointment, Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, said, “Oswald’s appointment as CEO of our Cloud and Cyber Security business was a natural choice for us. He has been a member of the senior management team for many years, including...
Yara International ASA Announces Strategic Divestment in Ivory Coast
Yara International ASA, a global leader in crop nutrition, announced today the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a thorough analysis of its operations, considering market dynamics, regulatory environment, and strategic growth opportunities. This evaluation has led to the decision to divest its position in Ivory Coast, warranting the allocation of resources and investments towards selected countries in the continent, which offer a higher potential for the successful implementation of its 2030 Africa Food Systems Transformation strategy. “The decision to divest is driven...
OPINION | Enemies of Innovation: The enduring saga of Man vs Machine writes Dr. Roche Mamabolo
Artificial Intelligence versus Jobs – the grand showdown between silicon and livelihoods. Prof Calestous Juma‘s insights from Innovation and Its Enemies are like a treasure map to navigate this clash of titans. First off, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: AI has the potential to revolutionise industries, streamline processes, and make our lives a futuristic playground. But, and it’s a big but, it also has people clutching their job security blankets like never before. Juma would probably smirk knowingly at this scenario. See, he’d tell us that this resistance isn’t new, it’s an age-old tango between progress and the fear of the...
IBM and AWS partners to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa
IBM announced an expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help more clients operationalise and derive value from generative artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this expansion, IBM Consulting aims to deepen and expand its generative AI expertise on AWS by training 10,000 consultants by the end of 2024. The two organisations also plan to deliver joint solutions and services upgraded with generative AI capabilities designed to help clients across critical use cases. Generative AI holds exciting potential to drive transformation and boost productivity in Africa. According to a recent IBM report, CEO Decision-Making in the Age of...
VW – Volkswagen boss Thomas Schaefer urge government to act and fix power crisis in Mzansi
The power crisis and logistics delays at Durban port are hurting car manufacturing plants and production in South Africa. Volkswagen’s Thomas Schaefer is calling out the government to intervene in fixing Mzansi’s energy, regulatory and logistics problems. Schaefer says he is ‘very worried’ about the future of the company’s operations in this country. “As a result of the power cuts, the Kariega plant has lost 10 days of production this year, equating to 6500 cars,” said Andile Dlamini, Head of Group Communications for Volkswagen SA. “In addition, VW is struggling to receive parts from the ports of Durban and Ngqura,...
Tiger Woods ‘frustrated’ that players were left out of PGA-LIV merger talks
Tiger Woods was left “frustrated” by the lack of player involvement in the PGA Tour’s talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) before their announcement of a framework agreement, the 15-times major winner said on Tuesday. The PGA Tour, Europe-based DP World Tour and the PIF-backed LIV Golf circuit agreed to unify and move forward in a larger commercial business in June after an acrimonious legal battle lasting more than a year. The agreement stunned the golf world and raised concerns in Washington over Saudi Arabia’s role in the deal and the risks posed by a foreign government entity...
REPORT | China’s Nio teams up with Geely on auto battery swapping
Chinese automakers Nio and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said on Wednesday they had signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping that would see them work together on standards, technology and model development. The deal makes Geely (GEELY.UL), whose brands range from Volvo to Zeekr, the second automaker to sign a battery swapping partnership with Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio. Nio, which has been looking to lower costs, announced a tie-up with Changan Automobile last week. Battery swapping allows drivers to replace depleted packs quickly with fully charged packs, rather than plugging the vehicle into a charging point. Geely and Nio will adopt...
SABC appoints marketing executive Nomsa Chabeli as new group CEO
SABC has appointed seasoned marketer Nomsa Chabeli as the new group chief executive officer (GCEO). She steps into the top job at the SABC as the embattled broadcaster attempts to recover from years of mismanagement and ongoing financial woes. “The board has confidence in Ms Chabeli’s ability to drive revenue generation, strategic growth, innovation and uphold the values that have defined SABC’s legacy. This appointment reflects SABC’s commitment to maintaining excellence in broadcasting and meeting the evolving needs of its diverse audience,” the public broadcaster said in a statement. Chabeli takes-over from former CEO Madoda Mxakwe, who was the first to complete...
Clean energy: Benefits of using Solar Energy
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of energy that has a number of benefits for individuals, businesses, and the environment. Some of the main benefits of using solar energy include: Saves money: Solar energy can save businesses and individuals money on their energy bills. Solar panels can generate electricity at a lower cost than traditional energy sources, and the savings can add up over time. Reduces reliance on fossil fuels: Solar energy does not produce greenhouse gases, unlike fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. By using solar energy, individuals and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint...
OPINION | Become an optimism activist says Catherine Wijnberg
“Optimism is contagious” A talk by Bronwyn Williams, author of A Roadmap to Rescue our Republic reminded me of the importance of optimism. Optimism is the feeling of hope and confidence about the future and a belief in its success. Optimism aligns to the energy of success – for us as individuals, for communities and countries. On a personal level, if we feel our future is bright we tend to invest in it by keeping healthy, educating ourselves, renovating our homes and generally laying the foundations for better times that are coming. In the same way, if we feel that our business future is bright, we invest in that too....