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While cash was always considered to be king, that is no longer the case with consumers across Africa moving to alternative payment methods for convenience and safety reasons. Tap to pay has emerged as one such option. It uses short-range wireless technology to make secure payments between a contactless chip card or device and a checkout terminal. Craig Leppan, Head of Business Development at Halo Dot, believes that the ubiquity of mobile phones in Africa will quickly see the concept of tap-on-phone dominating micro-transactions and replace the need for consumers to carry cash with them. “Tap payments have become increasingly…
With employees back at work following a well-earned break, businesses are looking at ways to increase the productivity of their teams to harness the growth opportunities in the market. Driving this is the need to use the latest technology given how digitally-driven the market has become. This is where Mac presents a compelling alternative to traditional computers at a competitive price. “Featuring the powerful new Apple M1 chip, Mac brings with it blazing-fast processing and incredible power efficiency to deliver breakthrough performance for the entire team. For instance, the MacBook Air is three and a half times faster than previous…
By Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director of Syrex Even prior to the pandemic, organisations had begun putting in place elements to manage distributed employees whether that be through corporate remote desktop or virtual private networking (VPN) capabilities. However, this was not done at the scale and at a rate required to manage the disruption caused by COVID-19. Suddenly, companies had to deal with the influx of connectivity challenges that they needed to overcome for their employees to remain productive. Furthermore, support teams now had to manage providing access to critical systems, which were mainly hosted on-premises within the relative…
The ubiquity of mobile devices is aiding employees to transform businesses into more efficient, agile, and productive operations. Ian McAlister, General Manager at CRS Technologies, discusses how this has led to the rise of tech-powered human resource and payroll solutions to help with employee management. An example of this is web-based timekeeping for payroll operations. This requires less investment in the physical equipment used to manually process payroll. The use of time clocks allows for more productive employees, as well an increase in flexibility for doing other tasks involving payroll automation. Because it is on the web, time collecting can…
South African Internet of Things (IoT) specialists Trinity IoT has kicked the year off with a bang by announcing a R50 000 prize for the most innovative IoT project idea. This funding will give the winning proof of concept a much-needed boost to becoming fully realised. “IoT has become one of the most significant technology enablers in today’s connected world. By linking devices to data and enterprise systems, organisations can realise competitive advantage much sooner than before. This competition is designed to highlight the potential that exists for IoT in South Africa and one we are proud to be spearheading,” says…
South Africa is recognised for its incredible cultural diversity and exquisite natural heritage. Unique floral biomes, spectacular coastlines, breathtaking mountain ranges, and awe-inspiring desert regions give the country an unmitigated sense of uniqueness. This splendour is accessible via exceptional experiences that place luxury at their core. From diamonds and gold, sailing and safaris, to wine and fine art, South Africa offers up an incredible array of exceptional experiences simply waiting to be indulged in… By paying a visit to the world-famous V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, you can gain mesmerizing insights into the world’s most precious gems via The Shimansky…
Wild Coast Sun, Sun International’s only beachfront resort, has been a family holiday destination for over 40 years, with an abundance of activities to choose from. Situated near Port Edward on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal and just within the Eastern Cape border, the area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful and unspoilt beaches. The four-star resort is perfectly situated next to a petrified forest and offers guided tours to those wish to embrace the beauty of the coastline. When you think petrified forest, you may expect to see a forest in the traditional sense, but you would be wrong.…
By Archana Arakkal, Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis The purpose of digital transformation is to allow an industry to perform at an optimal pace, as well as to leverage newer technologies out there. This results in a more effective working environment. If we look at the banking sector as an example, digital transformation has assisted the industry to transform by using new technologies. The adoption of new technologies helps change the way in which operational structures work. As an example in the banking sector, a customer applying for a loan would physically have to go into their financial services provider;…
By Grace Stevens Every summer, all the succulents in our gardens, on our windowsills and in our planter boxes explode into life. Summer and all the life it brings should be celebrated and what better way than with a scrumptious cupcake adorned with captivating cacti that look ready to soak up the summertime sunshine. While the intricate looking cupcakes may look prickly to pipe, prodigy piper Grace Stevens is here to share her top tips on how to get pinpoint perfect succulents to adorn our summer table spreads. Perfect icing consistency The consistency of your buttercream is super important to…
Are you having a Dry January? Try these alternative guilt free cocktails… If you’re in need of a sophisticated, premium alternative to a sparkling fruit juice this Dry January, we have good news: there’s no need to settle for a sugar-laden soft drink any longer. There’s now a range of non-alcoholic spirits available to previously-thirsty South Africans who aren’t ‘drinking’. The team at www.cutlerdrinks.com explain that non-alcoholic spirits, like leading local brand Abstinence, Ben Branson’s iconic Seedlip and Fluére, are not meant to replace alcoholic drinks. Rather, they add diversity and more options so that when you aren’t drinking you don’t have to compromise on…