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BlackBrick has transformed the former Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) head office in Bedfordview into a dynamic new apartment hotel through adaptive reuse. Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) took the lead as the primary developer, leveraging its cross-sector development expertise for the R200 mILLION residential conversion project. This initiative was undertaken in a joint venture with Setso Property Fund (49%) and in collaboration with BlackBrick Hotels, presenting a ground-breaking solution to the surplus of office space in the market and the scarcity of residential space. Encompassing a sprawling 35,000sqm, BlackBrick Bedford transcends traditional accommodation, serving as a lush sanctuary nestled within…

Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of luxury and sporting prowess as Johnnie Walker Blue Label proudly unveils its inaugural appearance in the second installment of the esteemed Johnnie Walker Polo event, set to take place on 2 June 2024. As the icon of luxury in the world of Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is thrilled to bring its signature sophistication to the exhilarating sport of kings. This year, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Polo promises to dazzle attendees with an unprecedented twist – it will mark South Africa’s premiere evening polo event. As the sun sets, the thrill…

Infobip, the global cloud communications platform, and Nokia today announced a partnering agreement that will enable the global developer community to leverage both companies’ Application Programmable Interface (API) platforms in order to build a wider array of telco network powered applications faster for consumer, enterprise, and industrial customers. Infobip’s market-leading cloud Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) provides developers with APIs for integrating real-time omnichannel communications features such as SMS, voice, video, chat apps, and network APIs into their applications. Nokia’s Network as Code platform with developer portal offers developers APIs for tapping into 5G network capabilities like quality of…

Today HP announced role-based artificial intelligence (AI) partner training and certification programme, together with new partner Growth Play opportunities, tailored for Video Collaboration and AI Data Science. “We continue to deliver on our commitments with the official go-live of new industry-leading partner benefits to empower our partners to drive long-term sustainable growth,” said Kobi Elbaz, SVP and General Manager, Global Channel, Sales Innovation and Operations at HP. “By equipping our Amplify partners with the Future Ready skills and expertise, we unlock new market opportunities and optimize customer experiences. Together, we are shaping the future of technology solutions and delivering on…

Today, Nature published an Intel research paper, “Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers,” demonstrating state-of-the-art uniformity, fidelity and measurement statistics of spin qubits. The industry-leading research opens the door for the mass production and continued scaling of silicon-based quantum processors, all of which are requirements for building a fault-tolerant quantum computer. Quantum hardware researchers from Intel developed a 300-millimetre cryogenic probing process to collect high-volume data on the performance of spin qubit devices across whole wafers using complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) manufacturing techniques. The improvements to qubit device yield combined with the high-throughput testing process enabled researchers…

Zakhaa, a FinTech startup, emerged with a clear mission: to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), facilitating smoother and more efficient business operations. It offers customised tools and resources designed to tackle the challenges of debt management and Zakhaa epitomises innovation fueled by real-world market demands. Its goal? To cultivate a stronger ecosystem where small businesses can not only survive but also flourish and grow. Teboho Twala, the visionary founder and CEO of Zakhaa, has pioneered a tech solution revolutionising small business operations. Zakhaa operates as software seamlessly integrated into devices tailored for small business needs. This FinTech marvel transcends…

Huawei introduced its eKit brand of network solutions to the South African SME market at the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference. Hosted by the Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality at the Bank of China Johannesburg Branch in Sandton recently, the event sought to strengthen ties between South Africa and the Shenzhen municipality. “Over the past 40 years, Shenzhen has developed from a small fishing village on the coastal border into one of the cities with the highest economic, enterprise, innovation, and talent density in China ” said Guo Ziping, Director of the Development and…

In an era marked by an unquenchable thirst for data, Boniswa Group is poised to be a driving force in transforming South Africa’s telecommunications landscape. As a manufacturer and operator of masts and towers for mobile network operators, our goal is to bolster connectivity, revolutionise infrastructure, and pave the path for a digital future. “We are seizing the opportunities presented by the consolidation and greater competition in the telecoms sector,” says Lynnette Magasa, Boniswa Group CEO. “We are committed to playing a pivotal role in reshaping the industry.” For a small, female-owned business like Boniswa, the journey has been marked…

Founders Factory Africa, Africa’s most hands-on early-stage tech investor, has seen one of its portfolio companies,  BuuPass, finalise its acquisition of Quickbus, a significant player in the bus ticketing service sector in Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book their tickets through the BuuPass, the Buupass app (available on Apple and Android) and a USSD system that can be used on any mobile phone. Founded in 2016, BuuPass has sold over 6 million travel tickets and generated over $100 million in total value of goods sold. Its current platform…

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent. Startups are the lifeblood of innovation, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and solving some of society’s most pressing challenges. In Africa, digital transformation is accelerating rapidly and startups play a vital role in shaping the continent’s future. from fintech and agritech to healthcare and education. The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a…