Bradley Elliott Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or partners for larger banks. Likewise, many new-age players are looking to larger institutions…
Blending technology, expertise, and artistry to help people feel like themselves again Modern hair restoration is about far more than replacing lost strands. For many, it’s a journey of regaining confidence, identity, and a sense of self made possible through a careful balance of science, technology, and skilled craftsmanship. “Hair loss is deeply personal. It…
Huawei has once again redefined smartphone photography, announcing that the newly launched HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra is officially the highest-scoring device in DXOMARK history. Securing an unprecedented overall score of 175 – a commanding six points ahead of its nearest competitor – the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra sets new benchmarks with three remarkable achievements: a…
Announces XMAGE Awards 2025 and a return to Grand Palais for Paris Photo 2025 [Dubai, July 11, 2025] Launched this evening, in Dubai under the theme “Fashion Next,” Huawei unveiled a range of new products including the HUAWEI Pura 80 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. Further, it was officially announced that XMAGE will return to…
At a busy taxi rank on a windy afternoon, a young vendor offers her product – and something unexpected: a laminated QR code. “Scan here,” she tells a commuter, who takes out a phone and makes a quick payment. No coins exchanged, no app downloaded, and no traditional donation tin in sight. This quiet shift…
NOVA 13 RATED WITHOUT FEAR OF FAVOUR –SMARTPHONE USERS LIKE IT AND THEY SAY IT’S A SHEER QUALITY GADGET Believe it or not !!!Buying a smartphone these days is fast becoming a headache, taxing and very confusing due to over saturated cell phone variety in the market. Smartphones have entrenched themselves in our daily lives and…
Since its launch in 2019, the Soshanguve Engineering School of Specialisation has been a beacon of hope and innovation for learners from Soshanguve and surrounding communities. Focusing on automotive and engineering Specialisation, this no-fee school has consistently produced high academic performers, young inventors and global participants. In January 2023, the school received the Harry Gwala…
Vodacom is proud to announce that its flagship rewards programme, VodaBucks, has been awarded with the “Best Gamification Worldwide for Loyalty Enhancement” accolade atthe prestigious 2025 International Loyalty Awards event, held in Dubai. This award highlights VodaBucks’ commitment to delivering engaging and value-driven rewards to customers on the Vodacom network through imaginative gamified solutions. “This…
As we celebrate Africa Month, I feel an urgent sense of responsibility to voice what too many policymakers still overlook: Africa’s future cannot be copy-pasted from global AI narratives. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool of automation — it is a force reshaping power, identity, economy, and ethics. And yet, Africa remains on the…
Prof Topside Mathonsi, HoD of the Information Technology Department at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, recently spoke at the prestigious Third IEEE Wireless Africa Conference (WAC) 2025 hosted in Pretoria. His presentation, titled “Machine Learning-Based Crop Yield Prediction: Models and Applications,” addressed one of the most pressing challenges of…
