SOUTH Africa has exceeded its investment targets by 25 percent, after its investment drive secured pledges of over R1,5 trillion (US$81, 976 billion). This exceeds the target of R1,2 trillion the government set in 2018. The latest pledges were made last week at the fifth South Africa Investment Conference, which was held in Johannesburg. President… Continue reading Digital economy boost as SA exceeds investment target
Author: SAVIOUS KWINIKA
SA must avoid agro trade fallout with neighbours
SOUTH Africa’s agricultural export expansion drive to Asia should not be at the expense of existing markets, mostly the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional bloc. In addition, the country must ensure cordial trade relations with fellow African nations in this drive to broaden its export base. This is the view of locally-based agricultural expert,… Continue reading SA must avoid agro trade fallout with neighbours
6G comes into play, but the world is scared
BARELY three weeks after the World Internet Conference (WIC) announced various Chinese companies were into research aimed at transiting from fifth generation technology (5G) to 6G, global citizens reacted differently. The highly rated 6G is widely viewed as a game-changer towards advancing extended reality (AER), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital twinning, internet of things… Continue reading 6G comes into play, but the world is scared
SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
THREATS of sanctions against South Africa by the United States (US) are a typical example of so-called big countries bullying smaller countries in the worsening geopolitical conflicts. It also presents a litmus test to South Africa’s foreign policy stance of neutrality as the country gets caught up in the fallout among the world’s most influential… Continue reading SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
New Mega Infrastructure Package for African Banks
BANKS and other financial service companies across Africa are positioned to embrace a digital-first approach that will enable them to remain competitive. This after Huawei launched its MEGA ICT infrastructure package solution for the local market. MEGA ICT is an acronym and abbreviation, respectively, for “Multi-domain collaboration, End-to-end experience, Green and Autonomous” and Information and… Continue reading New Mega Infrastructure Package for African Banks
An account of peaceful Zimbabwe rich of diverse cultures
The excitement of driving into Zimbabwe to witness the annual Cultural fair organized by Gaza Trust-Centre for Cultural Development Initiatives (CCDI) under the leadership of Hebert Phikela, the Head Master of Muhlanguleni high school and the founder of CCDI. South Africa generally has a negative attitude towards Zimbabwe as many media houses portray Zimbabwe as poorly governed and a… Continue reading An account of peaceful Zimbabwe rich of diverse cultures
Liquid Telecom link connects Africa from Cape to Cairo
LIQUID Telecom, the leading Pan- Africa’stelecommunications company, is set to connect the entire continent througha land-based communication link between Cape Town and Cairo, the SouthAfrican and Egyptian cities respectively. Reshaad Sha, Liquid Telecom Chief Executive Officer, made the announcementon Monday at the ongoing International Telecommunication Union (ITU)summit in Durban, South Africa. The link is anticipated… Continue reading Liquid Telecom link connects Africa from Cape to Cairo
Huawei exceeds Apple as second biggest smartphone maker
HUAWEI has surpassed Apple to secure second spot in worldwide smartphone vendor position for the first time, according to Gartner Inc. In the second quarter of 2018, Huawei smartphone sales grew 38,6 percent. “Huawei continues to bring innovative features into its smartphones and expand its smartphone portfolio to cover larger consumer segments,” said Anshul Gupta,… Continue reading Huawei exceeds Apple as second biggest smartphone maker