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6 days ago · Nov 13, 2024. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 1,5-billion people worldwide live with some level of hearing loss. In many instances, this is a consequence of ageing, with 30% of people over 60 years of age having hearing loss. However, WHO says that …
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide - IT-Online
1 day ago · In an exclusive interview with IT-Online, Angela Wamola, GSMA head of sub-Saharan Africa, points out that South Africa’s connectivity rate is 54% – exactly double that of the rest of Africa, which still languishes at 27% of people connected. But we are standing at the point now where we could either act purposefully to start closing the ...
Africa prepares for 5.5G - IT-Online
21 hours ago · Africa prepares for 5.5G. Nov 13, 2024. Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But intelligent IP networks have to be in place ...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive - IT-Online
1 day ago · Nov 12, 2024. Kathy Gibson reports – Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is on track to meet just 10 of the 144 SDGs by 2030.
Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative
21 hours ago · There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries’ vulnerabilities with Ethiopia, Angola, and Uganda ranked as the most …
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy - IT-Online
Aug 27, 2024 · Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy. Aug 27, 2024. Kathy Gibson reports – The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector’s contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035.
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
Jul 9, 2024. South Africa’s ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief administration officer at Openserve.
Sustainability and AI pave a new energy pathway for SA
Oct 11, 2024 · As the global conversation around climate change intensifies, South Africa is confronted with a dual challenge: how to meet its growing energy demands while reducing its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal. By Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa This tension between economic development and environmental sustainability has left the country in a […]
Bridging the digital divide in SA - IT-Online
Feb 15, 2024. In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital 21st-century skills.
Driving growth for IoT in SA - IT-Online
Nov 17, 2021. The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa. We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT has existed for decades, called by different names, in short ...
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