Source: Freepik Africa’s business events sector is also experiencing significant growth, estimated at $16.6bn (R295bn) in 2023 and expected to reach $65.6bn (R1.2t) by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 16.8%. Specifically, South Africa’s MICE industry was valued at $6.6 billion (R121.8bn) in 2023, with projections of $25.9bn (R477.9bn) by 2032, according to an Allied Market…
Source: Microsoft Designer “Allowing unauthorised people, including children, to access confidential data can lead to serious data breaches,” says Cisco cybersecurity specialist Ameera Cassoojee. “For example, children might accidentally submit, change, or delete important information through an open browser or email.” KYC not just for security, but customer satisfaction Marius Coetzee 18 Sep 2024 “It’s common for…
Source: Microsoft Designer SAAIA’s submission highlights concerns over LinkedIn’s use of South African users’ personal information, arguing that it may not comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). “The race to build new AI products and services is a global one, but its impacts are local,” explained Dr Nick Bradshaw, founder of SAAIA,…
Source: Supplied. Ntobeko Nyawo, chief financial officer of Redefine. This transaction, the largest of its kind in the South African listed property sector, marks a significant shift in how Redefine manages its funding. The innovative structure, designed as an evergreen arrangement, has streamlined business processes and set a new benchmark within the sector. Redefine previously…
NON-STATE actors working in different sectors of the economy have called for the development of a national platform that will facilitate their involvement in the proposed SADC regional integration agenda. NON-STATE actors working in different sectors of the economy have called for the development of a national platform that will facilitate their involvement in the…
Source: © Avid Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X “X is pleased to have reached an agreement with Unilever and to continue our partnership with them on the platform. Today’s news is the first part of the ecosystem-wide solution and…
Over the years, children and adult thespians compete in auditions for telling their own stories about Christmas. THE setting is Campbell Theatre in Kadoma and for the first time European Film Festival in Zimbabwe took its award-winning films including the French Film to the sleepy city once renowned for its booming textile industry. In terms…
(Image supplied) Ackermans uses AI – Ackermans Intelligence – and toddlers to bring its new campaign life The heritage brand uses AI – Ackermans Intelligence – and toddlers to bring its new campaign to life. “In light of the current global conversations around the use of AI and creativity and what it means for us…
Source: Land Bank. Over the next two years, Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC) will pilot index insurance in South Africa targeting smallholder producers to provide affordable drought-risk insurance for both crop and livestock farmers. Index insurance products have proven to be a cost-efficient and administratively effective way to insure smallholder and semi-commercial farmers. Under these…
Source: Supplied. More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. The regional winners, who each received R5, 000 are: Live reporting/ breaking news – Robin-Lee Francke from IOL for “Joshlin Smith” Investigative – Caryn Dolley from Daily Maverick for “SA’s…
