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WEBSA consumers still under the whip. Oct 7, 2024. Global consumers are expected to spend $3,2-trillion more in 2025, representing nearly 6% growth compared to 2024, according to World Data Lab. In South Africa, there are signs of growing consumer confidence and resilience, even with rising food and utility prices...
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
WEBJul 9, 2024. South Africa’s ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief administration officer at Openserve.
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy - IT-Online
WEBAug 27, 2024. Kathy Gibson reports – The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector’s contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These are among the findings of a new research report from ...
IT in Government - IT-Online
WEBMar 1, 2024 · by Allan Davison | Apr 4, 2023 | Industry Areas, IT in Government Trends | 0 Comments. Despite ongoing digitalisation, a great deal of business still gets done on paper in both the public and private sectors. Although the percentage of paper records is declining, a third of respondents in a survey indicated that they are currently storing over ...
DigiSkills gives South Africans access to online training
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Nedbank has launched the Nedbank DigiSkills online platform, in partnership with Microsoft and Afrika Tikkun, to help South Africans acquire the in-demand skills needed in a more digital post Covid-19 economy. The initiative initially aims to upskill and create sustainable income opportunities for 1 000 South Africans by the end of 2021, with plans …
International acclaim for SA healthcare system - IT-Online
WEBJul 1, 2024. The electronic medical records system CareOn, pioneered in South Africa by Netcare, has won the Digital Innovation Award at the seventh annual International Quality Awards held in London. The awards, spanning eight categories, highlight the achievements of exceptional quality professionals, teams, and organisations worldwide.
Expanding the digital economy vital for SA’s overall ... - IT-Online
WEBJun 30, 2023. Growing South Africa’s digital economy has been a major policy pillar for the country’s government for some time now. It’s a key driver of economic growth around the world, with the global digital economy growing at 2,5-times the pace of its traditional counterpart. Additionally, reports from the World Economic Forum (WEF ...
Harnessing 5G for SA: benefits and challenges - IT-Online
WEBSep 15, 2021 · One of the greatest challenges is that 5G requires fibre of sufficient capacity to deliver the advertised throughput to users’ premises. Frequency wavelength also plays a role in reach (the distance covered), speed and capacity. There are also some caveats to fully achieving the lower latency 5G offers, even though improvements over older ...
Bridging the digital divide in SA - IT-Online
WEBFeb 15, 2024. In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital 21st-century skills.
Driving growth for IoT in SA - IT-Online
WEBNov 17, 2021 · The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT has existed for decades, called by different names, in short, we have …