Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a poor fit for SA

The Samsung Z Fold6 is the best foldable smartphone the Korean giant has ever produced, but the party trick is getting stale. When I spoke to Justin Hume, VP of mobile at Samsung South Africa, at the Galaxy Z Fold6 launch event, he was quick to highlights the global popularity of foldables. “We certainly are…

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Sasfin announces 2025 exit from South African banking

Source: Sasfin. “This strategy will enable us to focus on our core Wealth and Rental Finance businesses. Significant progress has been made by exiting non-core activities and navigating challenges, positioning us well to execute the remaining strategy in the months ahead,” the group said. In its delayed financial results for the year ending 30 June…

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Another busy day for Africa Health

Source: Supplied. The three-day event is the premier healthcare gathering on the African continent, and this year is the first time it takes place in Cape Town. The day started with the Healthcare Indaba: AI & Digital Health session, themed Hacking healthcare: African solutions for a global stage. It showcased groundbreaking developments in AI and…

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#BRICS2024: Ramaphosa pushes for fair growth in the Global South

Source: Photohost agency brics-russia2024.ru. President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa after his meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin as part of the 16th BRICS Summit. This year’s 16th summit themed “Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Development”, is especially significant as it is the first gathering after Brics’ expansion to include countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt,…

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ConCourt showdown on copyright bill

The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affect the rights of blind people. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affects the rights of blind people to convert copyright protected works into accessible formats. The…

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ZimParks quakes over surge in poaching cases

wildlife poaching THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has launched an investigation into a recent surge in wildlife poaching cases, with three decapitated lion carcasses recovered at Nyamandlovu Pan in Hwange main camp early this week. In a statement on Wednesday, ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said the three lions had their heads and…

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AI and accounting’s future – join QuickBooks for the Accounting Leaders Forum 2024

Here’s a quick session overview: Keynote: The Human AI Symphony by John Sanei Insights and Trends for Small to Medium Accounting Practices Pioneering a Connected, Compliant Future in South Africa QuickBooks Product Showcase: Vision, Innovation, and Roadmap QuickBooks Customer Commitment Industry Panel: QuickBooks Partner Ecosystem Click here to register for the QuickBooks Accounting Leaders Forum….

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Transforming lives at 20: Tanaka Mugova’s visionary journey

“Women should strive to craft a unique personal brand, showcasing their values, skills and personality,” she emphasizes. IN a world where women’s empowerment remains a pressing concern, Tanaka Mugova has offered to be a trailblazing force for change. As a pioneering mentor, she has created a transformative platform empowering women to harness their strengths, cultivate…

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Steady population shift to areas around cities

Source: Pexels Hayley Ivins-Downes, managing executive of real estate at Lightstone, a provider of comprehensive data, analytics, and systems on property, automotive, and business assets, stated that an analysis of data from 2013 to 2023 suggested subtle shifts in population, including where new housing stock was being registered with the Deeds Office and in which…

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