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...
On Establishes Google Cloud as Enterprise AI Backbone, Beginning with Agent-Led Cloud Migration
Google Cloud and premium sportswear brand On announced that On used AI agents to migrate 24 core services to Google Cloud, cutting migration time from three months to just two weeks per service. A small team of On’s internal engineers ran 15 migrations completely in-house through the new agent-led approach with under five minutes of planned downtime per service. Consolidating data, compute, and AI on Google Cloud has enabled On to scale workforce productivity and build custom internal agents using Gemini Enterprise. As On scaled globally, the challenge was no longer simply running infrastructure efficiently, but creating a technology foundation...
National Lotteries Commission donates R65 million to Cricket SA for Facility Upgrades
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has given Cricket South Africa (CSA) a grant of R65,6 million to upgrade stadium infrastructure and purchase ground equipment in preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 which will be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The grant will be invested at nine venues across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and North-West, covering permanent stadium infrastructure, broadcast and media facilities, and ground equipment. Along with JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, the nine venues include all eight South African World Cup host venues: Newlands, Boland Park, St George’s Park, Buffalo...
Decentralized: 1exchange and Ondo Finance Partner to Expand Access to Tokenized Equities
1exchange, a regulated real-world asset (RWA) exchange for the listing and trading of tokenized securities, announced a collaboration with Ondo Finance to explore the potential availability of Ondo Stocks on 1exchange’s regulated marketplace, providing eligible investors in Asia with an additional venue to access tokenized equities through a MAS-regulated platform. Specific assets and availability remain subject to due diligence, applicable listing requirements and other relevant conditions. Tokenized public equities have emerged as a growing category within the RWA market, giving investors on-chain access to traditional financial assets. As the market develops, the next phase is increasingly focused not only on...
EY announces strategic alliance with Strada to help set a new standard in integrated global payroll solutions
The EY organization announces a strategic alliance between Strada, a leading people, payroll and technology provider, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) designed to set a new standard in how multinational organizations manage global payroll and workforce solutions. Building on EY US’s established global payroll, tax, mobility and workforce advisory capabilities, the EY-Strada Alliance combines these strengths with Strada’s global payroll technology, certified integrations and professional services with leading human capital management platforms, global payment capacities and deep experience in processing payroll for the world’s largest employers. The Alliance expands the value that can be delivered to clients seeking integrated,...
Hammond Pole Attorneys advises divorcing spouses on interim maintenance applications after Supreme Court of Appeal ruling
Spouses going through a divorce who need financial support while the case is under way should prepare their first interim maintenance application thoroughly, according to Hammond Pole Attorneys. The advice follows a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment handed down in March this year, which found that these interim orders cannot be taken on appeal. In the High Court, interim relief pending a divorce is sought under Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of Court. In the Regional Court, the equivalent is Rule 58 of the Magistrates’ Courts Rules. Courts use these rules to order maintenance for a spouse and minor...
De Beers Collaborates with Mabeo Studio & Botswana-Based Master Basket Weaver Shakunona Parata at Homo Faber 2026
De Beers continues its participation in Homo Faber 2026 by supporting Botswana-based master basket weaver Shakunona Parata, who will demonstrate her weaving practice and present a new sculptural work created in collaboration with Beullah Serema and Peter Mabeo of Mabeo Studio. Based in Botswana, Mabeo Studio explores the intersection of craft, design and culture, collaborating with artisans to create contemporary works that draw on local materials, cultural heritage and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Curated by Artistic Director Es Devlin, this year’s theme for Homo Faber, An Island of Light, examines the interplay between light, materials and creativity, placing the...
Investment Advisers are Either Going to Be on the Crest of this AI Wave or Going to Drown Under It, Ray Dalio
As AI reshapes investing and advisory roles, WMI targets 21,000 enrolments in practical, role-specific AI training for wealth and asset management professionals over three years. Investors and advisers must learn to work effectively with artificial intelligence (AI) to remain competitive as the technology transforms decision-making and makes sophisticated capabilities broadly accessible, Mr Ray Dalio said at the WMI Global-Asia Family Office Summit. He said: “You are either going to be on the crest of this AI wave, or you’re going to drown under it. This is particularly true in markets, where producing alpha means making decisions that are better than...
Mental Health: Psychological Safety Is The Workplace Superpower We Don’t Talk About Enough
As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month, businesses are being encouraged to look beyond traditional workplace wellness initiatives and consider a less visible but increasingly important factor in employee wellbeing: psychological safety. Psychological safety refers to an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, admitting mistakes, challenging ideas and asking for help without fear of embarrassment, judgement or negative consequences. According to Annemie Burger, HR Director at brand and communications agency Penquin, creating this kind of environment can have a meaningful impact not only on employee wellbeing, but also on collaboration, innovation and business performance. “Mental health in...
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery to become Skydance Group
It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood behemoth. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together under a new name: Skydance. HBO Max, titles ranging from “Harry Potter” to “Sinners” and networks such as CNN now also find themselves under the same roof as Paramount+, CBS and the likes of “Top Gun” and “The Godfather.” All are under the helm of billionaire David Ellison and his new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz. “Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry,” Ellison said. “We couldn’t be more excited to get...
ClearScore joined Cricket SA as the official Credit product Marketplace partner
ClearScore has joined CSA as the official credit product marketplace partner to CSA and the Proteas in a multi-year agreement covering both the Proteas Men and Proteas Women. The partnership will see ClearScore branding feature on the sleeve of the Proteas Test shirts, while the company will also invest in CSA’s Black Batters Programme as part of its wider commitment to the development of South African cricket. CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said, “Test cricket is where our players are tested most, and partners who back the format directly help us sustain it. ClearScore’s investment over the next few years...