Technology

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Under Way a Dark Path Will be Chartered

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Under Way a Dark Path Will be Chartered

It is happening and it is here. The latest Industrial Revolution or Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has arrived. But the fruits it offers are not always sweet. In South Africa alone the number of e-commerce users is expected to increase to 21.52 million by the year 2029. Now we have the 4IR or Industry 4.0, […]

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The President Looks to Municipalities to introduce Green Energy to South Africa

The President Looks to Municipalities to introduce Green Energy to South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has turned the attentions of his government to the issue of climate change. The President is now looking to municipalities that are “in the driving seat” to lead South Africa’s decarbonization. In a speech on Monday the president highlighted that the national effort against climate change must not come at a higher

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President looks to decrease VAT promises High Speed Trains

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised in his State of the Nation Address last week, that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will create a plan to change the range of food items exempt from value-added tax (VAT). However, this could prove to be challenging. Last week, as part of his Opening of Parliament Address, Ramaphosa

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South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has decided to include and formalise Coding and Robotics as a subject in public schools. This forms part of the introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the younger generations and is welcomed by South African Citizens. However, there are significant obstacles that may hinder the implementation of this

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Technological Advancement is high on Politicians’ agenda

Technological Advancement is high on Politicians’ agenda

Internet connectivity and Digital technology is on the rise. According to Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gunguebla, internet connectivity and penetration has improved greatly.1 According to the Minister, Internet Connectivity and penetration has improved from a mere 20.1 % in 2011 to a staggering 70% in 2022, elevating citizens in a rapid changing

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Neuralink patient can control a computer mouse through thinking

Neuralink patient can control a computer mouse through thinking

A patient implanted with Neuralink’s brain technology can now control a computer mouse just by thinking, the company’s founder Elon Musk said. The billionaire’s startup says it has developed a brain implant to help humans use their neural signals to control external technologies. Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla, said Neuralink is trying

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