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Luba Mbeki: AHS director and Casual Day ambassador: “Creating a nation of advocates for disability rights’ Casual Day is now, like our democracy, in its 30th year. This year Casual Day aims to break all its own records and raise R30 million for organisations whose work ensures optimal inclusion of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of the national economy. “We have chalked up many victories as a nation when it comes to universal accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. But there is heaps that can, and should, still be done,” says Lubabalo Mbeki, director at Access Human Solutions…
Over the past two decades South Africa’s coastal towns have experienced massive development and growth, with over 33% of our population now residing within a 10km radius of our 3000 km shoreline. Where traditionally it would have been an older demographic moving to the seaside to retire, increasingly it is young families that are packing their bags to relocate to the coast. With the Western Cape being a prime example as almost a quarter of permanent residents in Hermanus are now under 35. In Langebaan, it is about 33% and over 40% in the Blouberg area. This semigration is fast…
David Herselman, Managing Director at inq. South Africa Security technologies have come a long way from the anti-virus and firewall solutions of the past. As data grows exponentially, traditional security measures are no longer effective. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in improving cyber defences. Companies across industry sectors must adapt to ensure their data and infrastructure remain secure through more innovative endpoint security strategies. AI enables more sophisticated and responsive protective measures. Traditional security approaches, such as signature-based detection in anti-virus applications, have evolved into behaviour-based solutions thanks to AI. This shift is evident in Endpoint…
As AI technologies become more integrated into our daily lives, the need for ethical development and deployment has never been more critical. Ethical AI not only ensures that the benefits of AI are maximized but also mitigates potential risks and harms associated with its misuse. This article explores the principles of ethical AI and highlights the commendable efforts of NewsGPT, a company that uses large language models to create AI-generated news articles, in pioneering responsible AI practices. The Importance of Ethical AI AI has the potential to bring about significant societal benefits, such as improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing productivity, and…
Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to promoting sustainable development and improving social outcomes. Companies should think of ESG as the three main areas that they are expected to report in. According to Deloitte, the goal of ESG is to capture all the non-financial risks and opportunities inherent to a company’s day to day activities. In recent years, there has been a significant…
Bernhard Köster wins Harry Oppenheimer Trophy tournament BooYaa Golf, an exhilarating golf brand capturing the game’s greatest moments, has announced that its 19-year-old brand ambassador Bernhard Köster has won the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy Tournament held at the Maccauvlei Golf Club in Vereeniging. He secured the win in a three-way play-off and walked away with one of the most prestigious amateur titles in South African golf. Köster recently completed his grade 12 online at International Schooling, an American online school with more than 14,000 students in over 135 countries, which he attended since grade 10. He started playing golf at the…
Len Lubbe CEO at LoyaltyPlus Loyalty programmes have been a mainstay of customer retention strategies for hundreds of years. Yes, you read that correctly. The first recorded customer loyalty programme dates back to 1793 when an American merchant handed out copper coins to repeat customers. A far cry from the digital engagement of today where technology has transformed loyalty. In the 1930s, companies like S&H Green Stamps introduced trading stamps. Customers would collect these based on their purchases and redeem them for different items. It was so popular, that the trading stamp model became part and parcel of customer loyalty…
Johan van Greune, Joint CEO and Co-founder at BooYaa Golf Even though many perceive golf as a sport for the elite, rich, or retired, it really is a game that provides massive benefits to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Of course, there is the physical exercise of playing a round of nine or 18 holes but let us not forget the mental benefits of spending five or so hours outside in the fresh air, socialising with people. For me, golf is an excellent way of reducing stress. Just think about the beauty of a golf course, the interaction…
Enterprising Africa Regional Network (Pty) Ltd (EARN) is thrilled to announce the launch of “It’s Time for Africa,” a transformative new book by EARN founder Joshua Chimakula Ngoma. All proceeds from the book’s sales will be used to fund the development of African youth in entrepreneurship and innovation. Set to release on 25th May 2024, available on Amazon, “It’s Time for Africa” offers an insightful exploration of Africa’s rich history, cultural diversity, and boundless potential. Ngoma, a renowned social entrepreneur and development specialist, shares his unique perspective on Africa’s journey and future. “It’s Time for Africa” addresses critical themes such…
MMS Africa, a provider of media management software solutions to broadcasters across Africa, has partnered with inq., a Convergence Partners company, to host its infrastructure, support its IT requirements, and assist it with the software customisation on its broadcast solution. “Since we opened our doors in 2017, the focus has always been on enabling the integration of multiple back-end software solutions for broadcasters who relied on these complex environments to fulfil their mandates,” says Abdul Mathee, the Founder of MMS Africa. “At the time, we partnered with international software vendors to deliver a solution, but it was still price prohibitive…