You probably know this, but bees apparently do a little dance to communicate to other bees where they will find a sugar source. They have been doing this for many years: even before anyone thought of Waze. The dance, called the waggle, is a particular figure-eight dance of the honeybee. By performing this dance, successful foragers […]
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African policy leaders must support robust growth in the cold chain for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to boost prosperity, food supply chain resilience, and trade across the continent, says the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) today as the GCCA Africa conference opens at the Westin Hotel in Cape […]
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The findings of PwC’s inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers’ changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment. The findings, released by the professional services multinational in May, are based on insights amassed over 15 years of consumer research by collecting the […]
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South Africa’s need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres. Substantial investments in new facilities by operators such as Microsoft illustrate the growth of the local market, while the global market is projected to be more than $256 billion (R4.6 […]
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Despite the mining industry’s Operational Technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By compromising OT systems, cyberattacks can halt mineral extraction processes with severe consequences, including an impact on profitability and damaging reputations, leading to […]
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Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Middle East and Africa. This strategic move underscores Qlik’s commitment to accelerating growth and innovation in MEA, a region poised to lead in the adoption of AI. “We are […]
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The artificial intelligence (AI) rise to fame tracks as spectacularly as that of a freshly discovered celebrity. Appearing on every talk show and in every headline, the technology has, as McKinsey puts it, seen surging interesting since it burst into mainstream media early 2023. The technology remains in the media because it is relentlessly proving […]
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As it is in the natural world, data also experiences a lifecycle, from gestation through birth, metamorphosis, maturity and eventual death. Just as a young bird needs to be taught to fly and a lion cub must be taught to hunt, data also needs care and direction from custodians. However, unlike nature, data will rarely […]
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This year’s 18th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, which takes place in Gauteng from 9 to 12 September 2024, is one of the most important ever, according to the organisers. It comes hot on the heels of the signing into law of the Public Procurement Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Around 600 procurement professionals are […]
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The rise of online grocery shopping has meant saying goodbye to finding parking, navigating shopping aisles, queueing and then dragging around heavy bags. Plus, you can easily compare prices across retailers and track spend from the comfort of your home. “Beyond savings costs, online grocery shopping’s greatest advantage lies in its sheer convenience of enabling […]
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