Author: Gugu Lourie

Harnessing the potential of technology to spearhead agricultural advancement, Woolworths has introduced a pioneering initiative called ‘Farming for the Future’. Within this endeavour, the company has revealed the groundbreaking utilisation of drones by its suppliers to revolutionise farming practices globally. The primary aim of this campaign and dissemination of such insights is to establish a fresh benchmark in regenerative agriculture. At the core of the campaign’s objectives lies the seamless integration of drone technology for identifying stressed plants. This empowers farmers with data-driven insights, facilitating informed decisions and the preservation of water resources. Through the deployment of drones equipped with…

The BMW X2, a car that first introduced the vehicle concept of a Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the premium compact segment, is now available in South Africa. However, the BMW iX2 will not be offered in South Africa. The new BMW X2 has a distinctive, visually expressive design showing clear differentiation from the brand’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the BMW X1. As such, it is instantly identifiable as a pure-bred Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). Also characteristic of the new model are its dynamically stretched lines and a generous surface treatment. The new BMW X2 has grown by 194…

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and special guests will deliver a keynote about the tangible outcomes artificial intelligence can enable for businesses and what the future of enterprise AI looks like. AI represents a paradigm shift in how humans and technology interact, and Intel is at the forefront of expanding the possibilities of AI and creating world-changing technology that improves the lives of every person on the planet. When: 8:30 a.m. PDT Tuesday, April 9, 2024 or 17h30 South Africa Time  Watch the Event by clicking Here

Today Google announced the all-new Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. Here are five ways you can try it out. Here are five ways you can try it out. 1. Locate offline devices Locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in the app — even when they’re offline. And thanks…

Shoprite, Africa’s largest retailer, has partnered with four of the globe’s premier grocery retailers to create an innovative collaborative venture capital fund known as W23 Global. W23 Global brings together five global grocery leaders, including Ahold Delhaize (US, Europe, Indonesia), Tesco (UK, ROI, Europe), Woolworths Group (Australia, New Zealand), Empire Company Limited/Sobeys Inc. (Canada), and Shoprite Group (Africa) are among the participants. The newly established collaborative retail venture capital (VC) fund aims to invest $125 million over five years in the most promising start-ups and scale-ups worldwide, focusing on revolutionising grocery retail and tackling sustainability issues within the sector. Each…

Pick n Pay has introduced a groundbreaking initiative in affordability and accessibility with the debut of its store-to-store Domestic Money Transfer service. Priced at just R8.00 per transaction, the retailer says it stands as the most economical option available to customers within retail establishments. In a nation where informal cash transactions remain prevalent, this service is designed to seamlessly operate across all Pick n Pay supermarkets, Clothing stores, and Boxer stores in South Africa, encompassing a vast network of over 1400 outlets. The retailer added that its Pick n Pay Money Transfer service prioritises customer convenience with a straightforward registration…

Every government, pretty much every government, is going to want a sovereign cloud,” Oracle chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison said on a recent earnings call with Wall Street analysts. Speaking with analysts on the recent earnings call, Ellison said: “Eevery government — pretty much every government is going to want a sovereign cloud and a dedicated region for that government for not only — so, we see a number of countries — you know, it’s funny we talk about, you know, winning business with companies. “For the first time, we’re beginning to win business country — for countries,…

French media group Canal+ has made a mandatory offer to the minority shareholders of JSE-listed broadcaster MultiChoice Group after surpassing a threshold set by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The JSE requires an offer to be made to other shareholders on a basis agreed with the main bourse when a person or group acquires at least a 35% stake in a listed company. On February 5, Canal+ Group increased its ownership in MultiChoice from 31.07% to 35.01%, despite a prior rejected takeover offer. However, industry experts have pointed out that the Electronic Communications Act limits foreign ownership of local licensed broadcasters…

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned from the post and as member of parliament, but argues that the decision is due to the criminal case against her but not an admission of guilt. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday dismissed Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to have her arrest delayed. Mapisa-Nqakula says this decision was made to dedicate her time to fighting the allegations against her and this is not an admission of guilt. “I have made this conscious decision to dedicate my time and focus to deal with the recently announced investigation against me by our country’s law…

Huawei Cloud’s says continuous investment in innovation has led to its rapid business growth in 2023. By the end of 2023, Huawei Cloud had covered 30 geographical Regions and 84 availability zones (AZs), and provided services for customers in more than 170 countries and region. The revenue for the cloud computing unit grew 21.9 percent year-on-year to 55.3 billion yuan ($7.6 billion) in full year 2023. Within China, Huawei Cloud has been focusing on industry digitalisation scenarios. “We have already supported more than 800 e-Government cloud projects, and have helped more than 160 cities implement the One City, One Cloud…