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Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber. Image: GCIS Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the importance of technological reform in closing gaps that allow corrupt networks to thrive within the department. Speaking at the launch of the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum on Monday, Schreiber said corrupt networks exploit systemic loopholes that give government employees discretion over public service processes like applying for a residence permit or obtaining an ID. Schreiber said technology is key to closing these loopholes because “you cannot bribe a computer or an electronic gate”. We want the systems reform that will close the space…

Dell Technologies has launched its new AI PC portfolio, with the focus on simplicity and consolidation. Dell Technologies officially unveiled its new AI PC product portfolio in Johannesburg this week and said the line-up – built for personal and professional computing – is based on unified branding to make it easier for customers to source fit-for-purpose solutions.The portfolio consists of three product categories: Dell, Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max.With sustainability, environmentally friendly infrastructure and increased application of AI driving PC adoption, executives from Dell Technologies agreed the timing of this launch could not have been better.Commenting on the portfolio…

First National Bank has been named as the principal sponsorship partner of the Springboks, replacing MTN South Africa, which had been the main sponsor for the past eight years. FNB, which has been involved as a sponsor of South African rugby since 2017, will see its logo “taking front and centre on the teams’ jerseys” after a new sponsorship agreement with SA Rugby was signed. “FNB has extended its partnership with Saru (SA Rugby), entering a new era that sees it further entrenching its level of commitment and support of the sport into all levels of South African rugby, which…

Netstar, SA Medical and Education Foundation (SAME Foundation) funds ICT equipment for Ikukasa Comprehensive School in Tembisa. Netstar has partnered with the SA Medical and Education Foundation (SAME Foundation) to fund ICT equipment for Ikukasa Comprehensive School in Tembisa. With the R669 249 donation, Netstar aims to help bridge the digital divide and unlock new possibilities for the next generation. The donation has enabled 2 105 learners to move beyond textbooks, gaining access to digital learning resources. Netstar said in a statement that by integrating technology into the curriculum, it is not just upgrading equipment, it is ‘upgrading futures’. “In…

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have struck a deal to share mobile phone network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, they said on Wednesday, aiming to save on investments while still increasing service coverage. Mobile operators in Africa are seeing sustained demand for digital and financial services, but building and maintaining networks is expensive, especially for fast 5G connections. “There are opportunities within regulatory frameworks for sharing resources to drive higher [operational] efficiencies and improve returns,” MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita said in a statement. This engagement does not preclude the parties from collaborating with other operators in any respective market…

Jacqui Muller, researcher at Belgium Campus iTversity and UiPath Most Valued Professional. The rapid pace of change in technology continues unabated, with the latest enhancement to artificial intelligence (AI) being agentic AI – a shift from rule-based processes to autonomous decision-making.For companies to excel in this environment, they need to take a holistic approach as to what is required within their business and industry.As demand for AI in the workplace surges, this new technology is already transforming as it moves beyond strict, rule-based processes to intelligent, self-directed systems driven by changes in process automation.Agentic AI is the driving force behind…

South Africa looks set for much better growth in 2025 thanks to increased spending and investment, according to analysts at Absa Group, though a cooling of relations with the US may dim the outlook. The economy could expand by 2.1% this year, analysts at the Johannesburg-based banking group said on Tuesday. That compares with the 1.7% expansion forecast by the central bank, up from 0.7% in 2024. “Growth should be a lot better this year,” Absa economist Miyelani Maluleke told a media round table. Milder inflation and lower borrowing costs are boosting income, he said, while investment should rebound from…

Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, is proud to announce the launch of the Journey of Indies (JOIN) Program, powered by Xsolla. This LATAM-focused initiative is designed to help indie and mid-tier game developers scale their businesses with commercialization tools, mentorship, and industry partnerships. By integrating developers into Xsolla’s ecosystem of commercialization tools, this program aims to drive innovation, expand opportunities, and generate new revenue streams. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325229062/en/Key Dates:March 25: Livestream announcing the JOIN Program at 5 PM ET. April 7: Accelerator begins to go live. April…

CIVH, the Remgro-controlled parent of fibre network operator Maziv – which owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa – has swung into a loss in its latest financial reporting period. Remgro disclosed in its interim financial results for the six months to end-December 2024, which were published on Tuesday morning, that CIVH’s contribution to Remgro’s headline earnings for the period amounted to a loss of R141-million, down from a profit in the same period in 2023 of R6-million. Remgro holds a 57% equity stake in CIVH. That’s a deterioration in the picture since Remgro’s year-end in June 2024, when CIVH’s contribution…

The Department of Home Affairs has undertaken a comprehensive upgrade of its digital verification system. To curb the lag times that often hamper its digital verification system, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is rolling out a “comprehensive” system upgrade. The department said yesterday that testing already shows it is now capable of faster performance, with an error rate of well below 1%.The system had been plagued by inefficiencies, with users reporting a failure rate of up to 50% on verification ‘hits’ against the national population register. It also routinely took up to 24 hours for the system to respond,…