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AfricaFor centuries, the Mercator map – one of the most widely used world maps – has shrunk the African continent, distorting its scale and minimising its global significance. Africa covers 30,37-million square kilometers – large enough to fit the US, China, India and most of Europe combined. Yet in classrooms, newsrooms, publications and boardrooms worldwide, the Mercator projection presents Africa as much smaller than it really is. Designed for 16th…See the Story
Call to correct Africa’s map distortion
South Africa · South AfricaCommon perceptions about why South Africans choose to uproot themselves and their families to move to other parts of the country could be wrong. Statistics from a new Wise Move Migration Report, based on almost 15 000 digitally-facilitated moves, shows economic opportunity is the driving factor behind most moves. The top reason for moving in the pursuit of paid work (22,9%), followed by people moving closer to a spouse or for family reasons (15,…See the Story
Data shows the real reasons Saffers are moving
South Africa · South AfricaSouth African businesses often scramble to validate tax data before South African Revenue Service (SARS) deadlines, which may have happened again in February. To avoid this stressful scenario in the future, companies must stay on top of their tax reconciliation procedures throughout the year. “The success of a stress-free tax reconciliation process is based on tracking every piece of new information added to the business’s payroll,” says Shani C…See the Story
Remove the stress from employer tax declarations
Artificial Intelligence · South AfricaArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enhancing innovation and efficiency, enabling businesses to unlock insights, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. But to fully harness AI’s potential, businesses need more than just sophisticated algorithms and skilled data scientists. A strong, adaptable infrastructure is essential, esp…See the Story
Enable enterprise AI in a multicloud world
Economy · South AfricaIn an era of economic uncertainty and persistent market volatility, businesses are under immense pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational effectiveness. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies The role of chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs) has never been more critical, as they are tasked with leveraging technology not just as a tool for efficiency but as a st…See the Story
The strategic role of technology in today's economy
South Africa · South AfricaA 50% reduction in processing time for routine tasks from a single tech change? How about increased productivity, speed and cost efficiency, reduced error rates, and much greater security and privacy because of the same technology tweak? These are the types of improvements every company seeks. Deloitte Consulting gained these advantages after investing in a new fleet of AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors “The return on investment is c…See the Story
Intel Core Ultra helps Deloitte speed routine tasks
Health · Cape TownTobacco and Alcohol Use | Exposed children at risk of stunted growth Ntandoyenkosi… Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:26
CAPE TOWN - The new University of Cape Town research reveals the growing economic and health burdens of alcohol and tobacco on households, particularly children in lower-income brackets.The study shows there's a direct expenditure on alcohol and tobacco in lower-income bracket incomparison to basic necessities. Zunda Chisha, PhD candidat…See the Story
