The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
SCIENCE TECH AFRICA
In today’s programme we looked at the African Energy Chamber that is set to host the first-ever African Energy Week in the African Soil, then we looked at a manufacturer and reseller of electric motor vehicles that recently launched its first line of fully electric motor vehicles and we also looked at South Africa’s first home-service-app that formalises domestic work into a powerful formal economy lastly we looked at SITA’s commitment to becoming a certified Carbon Neutral Company by 2022, under the Carbon Neutral Protocol.
6/26/2021 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
SCIENCE TECH AFRICA
In today’s program we are looking at why South African Revenue Service should be more clear on tax compliance for cryptocurrencies then we look at Vodacom that recently launched new Nokia to connect those with specific needs to a more inclusive digital society and we also look at what power does the Tech industry in South Africa have to help the economy recover lastly we look at abela app which is a mobile money startup bringing change to a dire banking sector.
6/18/2021 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
SCIENCE TECH AFRICA
In this week’s program we are looking at importance of construction companies to embrace digitalisation then we look at Cyber Care a service that helps tackle growing concerns over cybersecurity attacks and we also look at how 5G networks can help to unlock significant growth opportunities across the continent and lastly we take a look at What role is technology playing in healthcare sector and how important is this considering where we are currently with Covid 19.
6/12/2021 • 48 minutes, 59 seconds
IDEMIA
IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, provides a trusted environment enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities, in the physical as well as digital space. It is impossible to imagine our lives without plastics. This ultra-malleable and extremely cheap material is found in so many items supporting our daily lives —from the ubiquitous water bottle, to medical devices like digital thermometers, to the payment card.Unfortunately, the convenience of this material is the direct cause of the “throw-away” culture that has led to one of the most pressing environmental issues of today plastic pollution. To hear more on this here is Julia Schoonenberg, Senior VP for Financial Institutions Middle East & Africa, IDEMIA, discussing the pressing need for improved and environmentally-friendly measures to reduce the strain on our planet...
6/5/2021 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Lenovo on its smart technology
Last month Lenovo announced record results for the Group for both its fourth quarter and fiscal year, with phenomenal growth across all parts of the business. The results demonstrate the Group’s resilience and ability to achieve balanced, consistent, and sustainable growth as it continues to diversify and transform in line with its 3S (Smart IoT, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Solutions) corporate strategy.Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, the company is developing world-changing technologies that power and empower millions of customers every day and together create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere. To find out more here is Thibault Dousson, County General Manager for Lenovo South Africa.
6/5/2021 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Ericsson launches annual Innovation Awards 2021
Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology to service providers. They enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world. Ericsson is officially launching its annual Ericsson Innovation Awards 2021 that offers university students around the world the chance to develop new, innovative ideas with support from Ericsson experts. The theme for this year is “Bridge the Digital Divide”. To hear more on story here is Todd Ashton, VP and Head of Ericsson South and East Africa…
6/5/2021 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
New Innovative Learning Solutions training centre is a game changer for South African truck drivers and their employers
Thousands of African Code 14 truck drivers now have access to invaluable skills development, advanced driving courses, and employability enhancement opportunities, thanks to a new driver development centre, Innovative Learning Solutions. The comprehensive range of services and courses offered by ILS is built on international best practices, and all have been meticulously designed to help code 14 drivers of all experience levels to significantly improve their skills. Courses range from beginner, intermediate and advanced truck driving techniques, to Truck Driver Verification, Authentication, and Competency Certification. To hear more on the story we joined on the line by Arnoux Maré, founder and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group and Innovative Staffing Solutions
5/29/2021 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Turning Smart Meters into Water Leak Detectors
Turning smart meters into water leak detectors, sustainable solutions to water management. Water, once an abundant natural resource, is becoming a more valuable commodity due to droughts and overuse. Undoubtedly, effective water management has increasingly become important over the years. Implementing solutions that can assist municipalities and consumers in water management will be critical in preserving and sustaining this resource. Water leaks are becoming a significant cause for concern with municipalities desperately trying to conserve more water while attempting to decrease the amount of clean water that is being wasted through burst water pipes. To hear more on the story here is Edwin Sibiya CEO of Lesira Teq speaking to us about the Turning Smart Meters into Water Leak Detectors a Sustainable Solutions to Water Management
5/29/2021 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
How to identify new business opportunities for your small business
Most business owners are even keener to grow their revenues and profits now, irrespective of whether they’re already profitable, or still struggling to recover from the lockdown. Yet, achieving breakthrough growth can be difficult in saturated markets with plenty of competition or in an economic climate as tough as the one we face today. If you’re running a business that has hit a plateau in terms of revenue growth or new customer acquisition, it could be worthwhile to take a step back and draw up a strategic growth plan. This will help you decide how you can grow your turnover by finding new customers or adding new revenue streams but to hear more on this here is Viresh Harduth, Vice President, Small Business, Sage Africa & Middle East
5/22/2021 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
First banking service integration of its kind in South Africa between a bank and Sage’s accounting portfolio
Businesses can now automate their bank account transactions to feed directly into their Sage accounting software via a secure and convenient API service. FNB customers will be able to share their financial transaction history with Sage via a secure application programming interface (API) effortlessly and automatically, without compromising online banking credentials. This will be facilitated through the “direct bank feeds” service that will supply financial transaction history data directly into Sage accounting solutions. To unpack this further here is Peterjohn Bishop: VP Channel, Partners and Alliances
5/22/2021 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
SITA's eWAS helps African Airlines weather the storms
As Africa’s aviation industry looks to recovery, local airlines cannot afford to not have reliable weather tracking software. The eWAS Pilot weather monitoring solution – a development by SITA, the global technology provider to the air transport industry – minimizes the associated cost of weather-related flight disruption as it provides accurate 4D weather forecasts and real-time updates from various sources to warn pilots about unforeseen weather hazards such as thunderstorms, lightning, turbulence, strong winds and possible icing. To unpack this further here is Yann Cabaret, Vice President Strategy, Product & Marketing - SITA
5/22/2021 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Vodacom’s commitment to accelerate network coverage for people who live in deep rural areas
Lastly we looked at Vodacom Central Region, covering the Free State and Northern Cape provinces in South Africa has switched on 21 new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep rural areas across the province during March and April alone. Deployed across 21 villages, these base stations will provide connectivity in some of the big local municipalities in Free State and Northern Cape provinces in South Africa for the first time. The new sites will deliver fast internet connectivity and connect the unconnected, particularly in deep rural areas of the province to ensure inclusion for all. To tell us more on this we are joined on the line by Tsatsi Mthimunye, Managing Executive for Vodacom Central Region.
5/17/2021 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Fines SA & Administration Adjudication of Traffic Offences (AARTO) demerit system
On the second we looked at Fines SA is a comprehensive system that enables individuals, businesses and major fleets to verify, save and simplify traffic fines payments to over 250 South African municipalities. The portal will function as a dashboard, so users will have complete control of their own profile, choosing and paying fines without waiting to receive them, adding other users, and benefiting from the applicable discounts, earlier we spoke to Barry Berman - CEO of Fines South Africa who speaks to us about Administration Adjudication of Traffic Offences AARTO demerit system and what are the fundamental changes that will affect motorists.
5/17/2021 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
The launch of OPPO A74 5G mobile device
In this week’s show we feature OPPO, a leading global smart device brand that has recently announced the launch of the OPPO A74 5G in South Africa. The latest A-Series smartphone was recently introduced and offers a smartphone that enables its users to balance work and life, to create harmony in tasks, balancing world-class technology with an intricate design, the mobile device further extends on OPPO’s commitment to locals who want affordable, uncompromised smart devices. To hear more about OPPO here is Bradley Young, Head of Training, OPPO South Africa.
5/17/2021 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
A look at protection of Personal Information Act and 4Sight, Cognius Artificial Intelligence strategic partnership
In today’s program we are looking at 4Sight, Cognius Artificial Intelligence strategic partnership aims to lead AI market in Africa and beyond and the second story we look at The majority of organisations that are not yet compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) which becomes effective on 1 July this year and lastly we take a look at SITA experts discussing the benefits of tech and how it is being used in Africa.
5/8/2021 • 38 minutes, 21 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at Matric Live app a learning platform aims to help learners to achieve more academically in their final year of school and the second story we look at Showcasing the ease of use of Nedbank’s cross border money transfer solution which makes the process of providing financial support to loved ones elsewhere in Africa easier and lastly we take a look at an online marketplace providing Business 2 Business companies instant access to road freight providers.
11/6/2020 • 38 minutes, 23 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at The remote digital biometric identity authentication process that is user-friendly and frictionless on any device, from anywhere and the second story we look at COVID-19 Pandemic Technology that help communities eradicate poverty and lastly we take a look at What does the future of healthcare look like post the pandemic.
10/30/2020 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at moving away from fossil-fuels as a source of energy and as the source of carbon in the chemicals that enable our modern lives and the second story we look at tips and tricks to put in place to best protect WhatsApp’s two billion users from cybercriminals and lastly we take a look at ICT company that uses mobile technology to enhance learning
10/23/2020 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at the launch of new payment innovations that enables financial and digital inclusion for all South Africans and our second story we look at The current Electric Vehicle industry landscape in South Africa and we also AutoTrader’s unique consumer behaviour data, that will provide interesting insights that the local automotive industry can use in future strategies on meeting consumer needs in the world of Electric Vehicles
10/16/2020 • 59 minutes, 6 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at how to ensure a successful implementation of tech upgrade in a business and the second story we look at Cashless businesses surge amidst COVID-19 and lastly we take a look at well-known local healthcare and financial organisations falling victim to cyberattacks and data breaches
10/9/2020 • 42 minutes, 3 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at Samsung newly next generation of category-defining folding device and the second story we look at the Consumer focus companies in Africa that typically limit their focus to handful of nation capitals or major cities and lastly we looked at kidz alive talk tool app that has been adapted from our original paper-based HIV testing, counselling and disclosure tool.
9/11/2020 • 46 minutes, 42 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Highlighting the role of the telecommunications in shaping the new economy as well as the role it is set to play in our societies and way of life and the second story we looked at the Digital transformation impact on businesses within South Africa and lastly we looked at Smartick an e-learning program that teaches children Mathematics and Coding from the comfort of their home.
9/4/2020 • 43 minutes, 9 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Nando’s Kerbside, a service that allows you to order using Kerbside functionality on the App or Website and our second story we looked at the concept of the changing office due to COVID-19, and the office of the future and lastly we take a looked at Just News is a news website which strives to deliver impartial content.
8/14/2020 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at the journey that brought us to 5G development and our second story we looked at The tax season that often equals tax scams and lastly we take a looked at Dolby-On an app that delivers powerful audio processing to your phone and tablet with onetap recording.
8/7/2020 • 37 minutes, 53 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at Southern African Fraud Prevention Service, in collaboration with One Vault and Contactable, on the recently launched Secure Citizen which will change the game when it comes to fighting fraud and our second story we looked at Getlawyerd.com a website that offers lawyers the opportunity to list their services with us on selected packages and lastly we take a look at the impact COVID-19 has had on technology.
7/31/2020 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Connectivity, an essential component of Africa’s development and our second story we looked at DHL Express cements commitment to growing African e-commerce with strategic investment in Link Commerce and lastly we take a looked at a mobile payment app that has helped remove millions in cash from school grounds through secure, trackable online transfers.
6/5/2020 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at Lenovo’s new ThinkPad laptops range from E14 and E15 and our second story we looked at a cloud-based app to enable organizations of all sizes to monitor employees, contractors and visitors in relation to COVID-19 and the third story we looked at Safe Cyber life a journey for individuals to know how to build their Cyber Security at home and in their private environment.
5/22/2020 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at COVID-19 new ways of working that companies have adopted in the last few weeks and our second story we look at Vodacom in partnership with Amazon Web Services has launched its next wave of data centres in South Africa and the third story we look at the challenges of patient-doctor consultation during social distancing and KardioMD Telehealth that offers an alternative solution during this pandemic.
5/15/2020 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Women in science and Technology and what does it mean to be a women in the science and tech industry and the second story we looked at the important ways technology can help address most call centre concerns is through predictive processing and lastly we looked at discussion about Huawei’s Google Mobile services replacement, and new ecosystem on Huawei Mobile Service.
3/13/2020 • 38 minutes, 32 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In the program Science Tech Africa we looked at Vodacom Business Fast Forward Series and the second story we looked at recycling efforts and climate change and its effect on the environment and the third story we looked at why is it so important for data storage providers to deliver – agile and reliable data storage solutions and lastly we looked at positive digital transformation initiatives that are designed to position the country for significant economic growth.
2/28/2020 • 40 minutes, 53 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at educating the listener around Accelerit’s offerings especially those who cannot afford data and the second story we looked at Samsung Unpacked 2020 where it unveiled five new devices including both the flagship Galaxy S20 and the third story we looked at Viva Technology that embrace technology and the power of innovation to do good and solve issues and lastly we looked at how will changing technology standards affect the ability to commercialize technology in different markets.
2/21/2020 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Herotel a company that is providing reliable and accessible Wireless Internet for all South Africans and our second story we looked at The important role of having a fast reliable internet service provider in rural areas and the third story we look at Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, that involves a computer and a network and lastly we looked at proactive security approach with a strong cyber insurance policy that is essential for any business to guard against the potential cost of restoring productivity and reputation.
2/14/2020 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at new data free mobile app called 'smashd that allows users to collect and capture information at an accident scene and our second story we looked at African Drone Forum with a symposium of global drone policy experts and an expo of drone equipment and the third story we looked at South African Digital Content Organisation that is boldly pioneering the establishment of Youth Development exponential initiative and lastly we looked at Social grants paid using biometric tech in rural areas without connectivity.
2/7/2020 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at modular solutions that cater to almost every eventuality in the sector for your crushing, screening and processing plant operations and our second story we look at Amber Alert a tool for South Africans to combat child kidnappings and find missing children and the third story we look at Data Protection Day that serves as an important reminder of the significant value of data in today’s digital economy and why it needs to be protected.
1/31/2020 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looking at how do you break beyond the traditional limitations of people sitting in a central location and instead engage with one another digitally from anywhere in the world and our second story we look at The Answer Series that offers teachers free access to study guide E-books and the third story we look at South Africa Beverages that launched its first electric trucks in South Africa – in new push to go off-grid.
1/24/2020 • 38 minutes, 21 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we take a look at why Africa should make its own medicine and the benefits of producing medicine locally and the second story we look at what is the outlook for Africa’s economies and environment of business in 2020? And lastly we take a look at Robotic process automation and practical use of cloud to define the digital workplace in 2020
1/17/2020 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
1/10/2020 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we reflecting on 2019 technology trends and how they will differ in the year 2020 and in the near future and in the second story we took a look at South Africa’s migration from analogue to digital broadcasting and the third story we looked at why is it important to approach video distribution with a holistic view and lastly we look at the economic impact on Artificial intelligence.
12/6/2019 • 31 minutes, 17 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we are looked at the launch of Huawei local Developer Programme, Shining-Star and our second story we looked at South Africa’s biggest digital content services provider, Sentech that is pushing forward to meet the fourth industrial revolution head-on with its new broadband offering, sentech connect and lastly we took a look at the economic impact of Artificial Intelligence.
11/22/2019 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at unpacking various ways people can ensure the protection of their personal data, the importance of users being educated on how to protect their data and our second story we looked at how can consumers protect themselves from card fraud ahead of the black Friday, safety guidelines that every cardholder should follow and lastly we looked at a report on South Africa which has one of the highest prevalence of cyberbullying based on research that in 28 countries showed that more than 80% of South Africans said they were aware of cyberbullying and almost three-quarters of South Africans believe that the anti-bullying measures that are in place are insufficient.
11/16/2019 • 42 minutes, 49 seconds
Science Tech Africa
On this weeks program we looked at Independent Communications Authority of South Africa on the licensing of additional 4G and 5G telecommunications spectrum process and our second story we looked at South African Police Service in conjunction with Vodacom on their newly launched crime-fighting application and the third story looked at Tech Tribe Accelerator roadshow in the Southern African Development Community to scout for 100 startups for a free investment readiness programme.
11/9/2019 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Liquid Telecom announcing to upgrade the core network as the largest independent fibre network, spanning almost 70,000km in length and our second story we looked at how African tech entrepreneurship is empowering small business and the third story we looked at ways to protect your personal data and social engineering scams to watch out for and lastly we looked at the hello paisa’s new innovation on transporting of goods from South Africa to Zimbabwe..
10/25/2019 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at South African government doing its best to adapt to the new age of technology and our second story we looked at digital transformation age that has finally hit South African businesses with companies shifting to intelligent solutions and technologies to match up to the global digitalization demand and the third story looked at Africa Society for Cyber Security Awareness was founded to help South Africans and the rest of Africa to understand cyber security and Cyber safety online and lastly we looked at the Vodacom foundation and Google partnership to accelerate Africa’s digital skills development
10/18/2019 • 39 minutes
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at how exponential technologies can help to future proof Africa and our second story we looked at Demystifying data availability in the age of digital and the third story looked at New online high school to be launched in South Africa and lastly we looked at the health and safety app - Cebisa Health, to support communities and promote medical support for school children.
10/11/2019 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at how automation and artificial intelligence continue to impact business and employment and our second story we looked at E-Infrastructure platform that is proudly a first-of-its-kind online shopping mall in Africa and the third story looked at other mobile instant messaging platforms available for the workplace beyond WhatsApp, such as Microsoft Kaizala and lastly we look at the importance of electric cars for South Africans and the SA power grids.
10/4/2019 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at DHL Express that recently launched innovative mobile platform that will allow its customers in Sub Saharan Africa to track and coordinate the delivery of their shipments with greater ease and convenience and the second story we looked at AfricArena that accelerates the growth of tech start-ups and the ecosystems in which they operate by providing a platform where they can share their business model, gain valuable networks and attain funding and lastly we looked at a HONOR Smartphone Brand & their new offerings.
9/13/2019 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Prism, the world's first personal computerwith virtual inputs and output peripheral, our second story we looked at a company that uses the web, analytics, IOT and cloud technologies to improve your business and taking it to greater heights and for our third story we looked at how we can build Africa’s budding tech ecosystem and lastly we looked at Genuine parts that means guaranteed result and saves you fixing problems and increases production.
8/30/2019 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at WiFi 6, the next-generation Wi-Fi for smarter homes, buildings and cities and our second story we looked at the new flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphone and the third story we looked at the new line up products that Honor is yet to introduce to South Africa and lastly we look at World Skills International Competition to be held at Kazan, Russia.
8/16/2019 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at South African Entrepreneurs who Innovate to Enable Cashless Economies and the second story we looked at What you need to know before buying Bitcoin and the third story we looked at Enterprise cloud a company that invests heavily in the development of competent software engineers and solutions professionals.
8/9/2019 • 41 minutes, 31 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at RSAWEB that specialises in Cloud infrastructure, Enterprise Connectivity, Mobile Data Management and Fibre to The Home and the second story we looked at Digify Africa is a youth-driven network that supports young people learning, working and leading Africa’s digital economy and the third story we looked at TYMLEZ that offers a curated software suite that fully integrates all the open-source tools and lastly we looked at 3 ways Artificial Intelligence can bring balance to unequal societies.
8/2/2019 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Shaping IT Asset Disposal in South Africa and the second story we looked at Explore Data Science that has opened registrations for 2020 learner-ships for 500 sponsored seats available and the third story we looked at MTN South Africa’s Mobile Financial Services division and Sanlam collaborate to offer innovative digital-based insurance and lastly we looked at Learning the language of coding a key in preparing young people for a digital future.
7/13/2019 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa and the second story we looked at youngsters who are part of a project called U-Dream Global, built their own aircraft in order to fly from Cape to Cairo and the third story we looked at Artificial Intelligence Expo Africa and lastly we looked at Technical Solutions Advocate for Lenovo Africa
7/6/2019 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Bachelor of Engineering degree in Data Engineering from February 2020 and the second story we looked at digital innovation payment solutions that deliver on an improved customer experience and the third story we looked at Annual African Robotics Competition, an initiative created to inspire the youth while promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.
6/21/2019 • 34 minutes, 41 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looking at Quantum Computing Program that will accelerate quantum research and drive educational opportunities in quantum computing with African Research Universities Alliance and the second story we looked at how Information Communication Technology investment enables urban success stories such as Nairobi’s “Silicon Savannah” and the third story we looked at digital education which is vital to the country’s future.
6/14/2019 • 46 minutes, 54 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at how to save up to 35% of their IT Budget and the second story we looked at Samsung 2019 TV line that includes new QLED 4K and 8K models and the third story we looked at a global company that specializes in application services and application delivery networking and lastly we looked at Data Service Market Inquiry that has found that lower income consumers may be exploited more compared to wealthier.
5/3/2019 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Digital Lab Africa Online Pitch Competition and the second story we looked at Bombardier Transportation a global mobility solution provider leading the way with the rail industry’s broadest portfolio and the third story we looked at Pilot Crushtec International and lastly we looked at Tips to keep your social media profile secure online
4/26/2019 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
HONOR
In today’s programme we looked at HONOR, a trendsetting tech brand for global youth which strives to create stylish, high-performance products with cutting-edge design for young people everywhere and the second story we looked at Mondelēz South Africa which is the largest confectionery business in South Africa and the third story we looked at a leading supplier of mobile and semi-mobile crushing, screening, recycling, sand washing, stockpiling, compacting and material handling solutions.
3/29/2019 • 31 minutes, 58 seconds
Maths App - Science Tech Africa
If you don’t have a maths book, or a teacher or you need extra tutorials don’t fret. A free mobile maths app that helps students solve mathematical problems step-by-step has gone live. Conceptualised and developed by Pietermaritzburg-based young entrepreneur Lloyd Gordon, the App covers all the topics from algebra to trigonometry, solves equations and plots graphs among its many features. The app is an extension of his web-based programme Open Omnia developed to assist students who struggle with mathematics to better understand the subject. To tell us more about the app here is Lloyd Gordon speaking to Paseka Makhafola,
3/16/2019 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Open Omnia a free mobile maths app that helps students solve mathematical problems step-by-step and the second story we looked at Different ways in which technology is set to transform the world and the third story we looked at international money transfer service that allows users to send cash to countries across the world, in a manner that is fast, affordable, safe and easy to use. Twitter
3/16/2019 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
Hello Paisa - Science Tech Africa
Hellopaisa international money transfer service allows you to send cash to countries across the world, in a manner that is fast, affordable, safe and easy to use. With hellopaisa, you can send cash instantly from South Africa and the United Kingdom to your loved ones back home. Hello Paisa is brought to you by the same people behind Hello Mobile – a revolutionary mobile network service provider trusted by thousands of migrants across South Africa. To hear more on the newly launched hello paisa instant money transfer, Thabiso Lehoko spoke to the Executive Head at Hello Paisa Sayjil Magan
3/16/2019 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at consumers who use banking services and are still not safe from fraudulent deductions that go through their accounts and the second story we looked at the online tool called Zelda which provides students with access to the tools and information they need to unlock their full potential and lastly we looked at Mobility Report released at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona last week.
3/8/2019 • 44 minutes, 8 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S10 range of smartphones and the second story we looked at the dangers of online shopping and EEE-SET a security tech company solutions allow businesses and consumers to make the most of the digital world and the third story we looked at Mobile World Congress, the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology and we also looked at implementation of the new data regulations meant to bring some relief to data users and lastly we look at International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Cyber Security.
3/1/2019 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Mobile technology that has transformed the way we live and work, and its expected to rapidly change the ways in which children learn and the second story we looked at Consumer-focused companies in Africa that typically limit their focus to a handful of national capitals or major cities and the third story we looked at The KidzAlive talk tool app an initiative health solution that will enable healthcare workers, caregivers and children to leverage the power of mobile technology. company that helps businesses solve complex business problems using the power of Artificial Intelligence.
2/22/2019 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Aerobotics that provides farmers around the world with world-leading pest and disease management systems for tree crop protection using drone and satellite data and the second story we looked at the implementation of a multimillion dollar initiative to support Africa-led climate science research through the Climate Research for Development in Africa initiative and the third story we looked at Cortex Logic an African Artificial Intelligence software and solutions company that helps businesses solve complex business problems using the power of AI.
2/15/2019 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Khula App, an agri-supply chain with intergrated software that builds an underlying support chain and focuses on the core principles of shared economy and localisation and big Data and the second story we looked at Collection hash tag 1 data breach that looks at implications of having your emails hacked and the third story we looked at AlphaCode which is the Rand Merchant Investments (RMI) incubation, acceleration and investment initiative
2/1/2019 • 34 minutes, 27 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at 2019 has in store for South Africa’s ICT space and the second story we looked at Africa Code Week and 2018 programme that has achieved amazing results – empowering millions of children across the entire continent and the third story we looked at PaySpace Payroll Software & Services for Africa that offers streamlined payroll management solutions that will increase data accuracy and processing efficiency
1/18/2019 • 39 minutes, 57 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
1/11/2019 • 39 minutes, 33 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
1/4/2019 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
12/28/2018 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at why there’s a growing appetite for decentralised networks and greater personal data empowerment and the second story we looked at Southern African Fraud Prevention Service that is committed to combating fraud across the financial services industry and the third story we also looked at the myths associated with paper-based mediums that have claimed that the print, paper and ink industry is no longer relevant, unsustainable and environmentally-unfriendly and lastly we looked at free mobile app that will replace the traditional home phone, and it will enable customers to manage all their home phone calls seamlessly on their mobile phones.
11/23/2018 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at rainbow, an artificial intelligence powered smart companion to support victims of domestic violence and the second story we looked at The 4th Industrial Revolution that is taking the world by storm and we also looked at how Africa Tech Week plans to develop this term and share knowledge on disruption with other established businesses and tech start-ups and lastly we looked at the outcomes of African union convention on cyber security and personal data protection
11/9/2018 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at RS Components, global distributor of electro components and their focus is education in the technology space and we also look at The e-Kasi Tech Fest that will feature esteemed industry leaders, policy makers, innovators from underrepresented communities and a diverse yet influential audience and lastly we took at a look at Honest App, a mobile application development company that builds innovative and intuitive applications for iOS, Android, IoT, and wearables.
10/12/2018 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Managed Integrity Evaluation the largest background screening company in Southern Africa and the second story we looked at South Africa fintech that launched an app that sends Bitcoin cash to the contacts on your phone, to make it easy to send Bitcoin cash to friends and the third story we looked at Singularity University (SU) a global community that uses exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and lastly we looked at Botswana’s digital technology that making great contributions and change to the economy of Botswana.
10/5/2018 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Smart Digital Solutions founder and her achievements at this year’s Top 50 Inspiring Women in 2018 and the Standard Bank Top Entrepreneur of the Year and the second story we looked at PBT Group one of the leading Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and Information Management Specialist groups in South Africa and Africa and the third story we looked at Africa Aerospace and Defence, Africa’s only aerospace and defence expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show
9/21/2018 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at Cape to Cairo network “the One Africa” broadband network that brings together a 60,000km network that runs from Cape Town, through all the Southern, Central, and Eastern African countries and the second story we looked at AMAZING app, a product that is revolutionising financial inclusion for emerging markets through the provision of free access to mobile banking and basic insurance services and the third story we looked at Kusini Water that makes mobile, solar-powered water purification systems.
9/14/2018 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we at The 4th Industrial Revolution’ Discussion Forum and the second story we looked at Royal Science and Technology Park that aims to provide steadfast support for basic research and innovation and the third story we looked at Swaziland Environment Authority and biosafety and lastly we spoke to the founder and CEO of Dynamus Technologies, a company that has developed and successfully taken numerous technology solutions to market. .
9/7/2018 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked ITU Telecom World an annual exhibition and forum organised by the ITU, for Government and industry leaders to explore challenges, partnerships, solutions, and identify investment opportunities and the second story we looked at How vulnerable is South Africa to cyber-attacks from a mobility perspective and lastly we looked at the new Samsung TV range QLED that is recently launched in South Africa.
8/17/2018 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at Samsung Pay an innovative, safer, simpler payment method that works anywhere and the second story we looked at woman who played a significant role in the project of 64-dish Meerkat telescope at Carnarvon in the Northern Cape, South Africa and and the third story we took a look at Global Aviation Gender Summit and lastly we looked at Unprecedented digital disruption that is challenging every facet of banking from product lines and distribution channels to the core of banking business models.
8/10/2018 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at OPMI Pentero 900 Microscope used at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital for crystal clear viewing of the neural structures while operating and the second story we looked at affordable and clean energy supply in Namibia that needs more solar - not less and the third story we looked at National Science Week on the theme “Deepening our democracy through science” and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
8/3/2018 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Reka Afrika an e-Commerce platform built by Africans for Africans and the rest of the world and the second story we looked at an eco-system of coding skills and digital entrepreneurs in schools to help build the new South African economy and the third story we looked at Cashless, frictionless and device less payments and lastly we look at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
7/27/2018 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at Wallet-doc a new way for businesses to collect money from customers using easy and secure online credit and debit card payments on invoices and statements and the second story we look at Why should schools focus on Science Technology Engineering Maths at an early childhood stage and The launch of the 64-dish MeerKAT array, a significant milestone in radio astronomy and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
7/13/2018 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at how Internet of Things can create jobs in South Africa’s mining sector and the second story we looked at GaugeIT smart App saving water device that helps you to measure your water consumption and the third story we looked at 6th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation ministerial meeting and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
7/6/2018 • 33 minutes, 22 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at the new launch of G7 ThinQ LG smartphone and the second story we looked at Cyber Security Indaba that took place this past weekend and the third story we looked at African Youth in Information Communications and Technology that drives youth empowerment and development in the ICT space and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
7/2/2018 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at the Liberty Group Information Technology systems breach and the second story we looked at Wits University student who researched and developed a slow sand filter system for rural households that have problem accessing clean water and the third story we looked at The New Channel of Choice for Conducting Cyber Crime and also looked at world Wi-Fi day, a day that raises awareness around bridging the digital divide in Africa and celebrates connectivity and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
6/22/2018 • 44 minutes, 45 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s programme we looked at the new launch of G7 ThinQ LG smartphone and the second story we looked at Cyber Security Indaba that took place this past weekend and the third story we looked at African Youth in Information Communications and Technology that drives youth empowerment and development in the ICT space and lastly we looked at Un-Science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
6/15/2018 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s we looked at Voov’s first in Africa withdrawal feature, enabling users to earn cash from their own content and the second story we looked at new Trace Mobile offering with Data that never expires and the third story we looked at the effects of high data costs on Small Medium Enterprises and on the fourth story we looked at solar panels and stand-by generators and lastly we took a look a segment produced by the wits radio academy..
5/25/2018 • 36 minutes, 54 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s we looked at Madex and Markex 2018, a targeted promotional product event that is running for the second year and the second story we looked at the role of technology in shaping South African businesses and the third story we looked at the trailblazing UV 400 protection technology for clear lenses and on the forth story we looked at why skills shortages, data quality and risk and finance integration no longer have to be challenges for African banks lastly we looked at Unscience a segment produced by the wits radio academy.
5/18/2018 • 40 minutes, 32 seconds
Science Tech Africa
Today we looked at how to stay switched-on and ahead in the world of increasing financial pressure and the second story we looked at the Africa Internet Summit, an annual, regional, multi-stakeholder Information Communication Technology conference and the third story we looked at how exploiting the potential of new technology could cater for some 1-point-8 billion international tourists expected to descend on African soil by 2030 and lastly we take a look at Unscience a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
5/11/2018 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Science Tech Africa
Today we looked at the role of Connected Vehicles in the Digital Transformation and the second story we looked at African Innovation Summit that will be taking place next month in Kigali, Rwanda and the third story we looked at how information and communications technologies hold enormous potential for reducing poverty and improving lives and lastly we looked at Unscience a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
5/4/2018 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
Listeriosis outbreak
Today we looked at Listeriosis outbreak that has highlighted the necessity for increased digital communication and data storage and the second story we looked at Dimension Data’s dedication to pushing boundaries through partnerships to showcase their value proposition to potential clients and to contribute to the sports fraternity and the third story we looked at why high-speed connectivity is key to digital transformation lastly we looked at Unscience a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
4/20/2018 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Science Tech Africa
In today’s program we looked at Financial inclusion which is a key enabler of sustainable economic and social development and the second story we looked at of how a British company gained access to the data from 50 million Facebook users and the third story we looked at The Launch of Zimbabwe’s sustainable smart cities roadmap lastly we look at Unscience a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy
3/23/2018 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
South Africa’s National Science Festival
In today’s program we looked at Ride-hailing apps to boost women’s income and ease their entry into the transportation industry and the second story we looked at South Africa’s National Science Festival, Scifest Africa, that celebrated its 22nd anniversary this year and the third story we looked at Master card that has completed its acquisition of mobile payments technology company Oltio from Standard Bank Group lastly we looked at UN science a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
3/16/2018 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Singularity University and Virgin Money Spot
In today’s program we looked at Singularity University a Silicon Valley think tank that offers educational programs and a business incubator that will be hosting a Summit for the second time in the South African Soil and the second story we looked at Virgin Money Spot that makes sending money between friends as easy as sending a text message, instantly and securely, no matter which bank they’re with and the third story we looked at What Vital role analytics can play in Cape Town’s Day Zero and lastly we looked at Unscience a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
3/9/2018 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Lead Change Development
In today’s program looked at After Robot app that addresses some of the challenges that have plagued South Africa’s long-standing minibus taxi industry and gives commuters the power to buffer their intentions instead of their time and the second story we looked at Lead Change Development is an IT training facility for the blind and people living with disabilities and the third story we looked at Social media app Chomi that aims to promote indigenous languages, And that’s all the time we have for on the show.
3/5/2018 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
Green Test Device
In today’s program looked at how innovation is helping Africa’s agriculture industry feed the world and the second story we looked at Green Test device that tests nitrate levels in fruit, vegetables, meat, and water, helping people to quantify their daily nitrate intake and make healthier choices and the third story we looked at HApp-e-tax app that assist accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, lawyers, those in business and students who need to know about South African income tax legislation.
2/23/2018 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
MYDAWA
In today’s program we looked at newest citizen in South Africa's banking world, pivotal to the new banking revolution and the second story we look at Nairobi-based eHealth platform MYDAWA and the third story we looked at a new dental microscope that is expected to dramatically enhance micro-dentistry in the country and we also looked at science laboratory at a top government school that is encouraging girls to choose a career in Science
2/16/2018 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Solar Energy
In today’s program we looked at Woman embracing the use of solar energy for cooking purposes and the second story we looked at outer space affairs that can help promote peace and prosperity on earth and we also looked at digital entrepreneur who is urging young woman in the tech industry to find creative solutions to solve problems in their own communities and we looked at hands free gardening for a greener future and lastly we looked at Science inside a segment produced by Wits radio academy that looks into the science of major news events
2/9/2018 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
SCIENCE TECH AFRICA
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
2/2/2018 • 36 minutes, 33 seconds
Useful and Beautiful
On the program we take a look at Useful and Beautiful, a company that focuses on delivering rich and engaging mobile experiences across a variety of sectors and the second story we look at The Cyber security Bill in South Africa and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
1/22/2018 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Sustainable Development Goals
On the program we look at the United Nations human rights office and the US computing giant, Microsoft partnership and the second story we look at innovators, thought leaders and heads of tech companies looking on how to successfully achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
1/15/2018 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
Woman and Digital entrepreneur
On the program we take a look at Woman in the rural areas embracing the use of solar energy for cooking purposes and the second story we look at Outer Space Affairs that can help promote peace and prosperity on Earth and on the third story we look at digital entrepreneur who is urging young women in the tech industry to find creative solutions to problems in their own communities and we also look at hands-free gardening for a greener future and lastly we take a look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
1/8/2018 • 44 minutes, 34 seconds
Robotics Part II
In today’s program we looked at new and cutting edge technologies with a focus on Robotics, IOT, e-Payment Gateway, Analytics, Big Data and the second story we looked at Vanity consulting company that is offering Information Communication Technology, Revenue Collection, Management Consulting and Enterprise Resource Planning and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
12/22/2017 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Robotics, IOT, e-Payment Gateway, Analytics and Big Data
In today’s program we looked at new and cutting edge technologies with a focus on Robotics, IOT, e-Payment Gateway, Analytics, Big Data and the second story we looked at Vanity consulting company that is offering Information Communication Technology, Revenue Collection, Management Consulting and Enterprise Resource Planning and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
12/11/2017 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Space based data, Namola app and Motorola Solutions
In today’s program we looked at United Nations effort of making space based data accessible to developing countries and the second story we looked at Namola app that allows you to alert your nearest police officers when you need assistance at the push of a button and the third story we looked at Motorola advanced solutions and futuristic technologies for safer cities and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
11/20/2017 • 45 minutes, 42 seconds
Cyber Security Risk
In today’s program we looked at Cyber security risk exposure that has put millions of South Africans information at risk and the second story we looked at second annual High Level Forum on Space as a Driver for Socio-economic development and the third story we took a look at an app that allows you to send money to any email address or phone number in South Africa for free and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
11/13/2017 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Phone finder and Digitisation
In today’s program we looked at phone finder a free-to-use cellular service contract price comparison website and the second story we looked at Digitisation of nature that presents huge opportunities - and some risks and the third story we looked at the future and technological change in machines to mimic the complexity of human hardwiring and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
10/16/2017 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
Space tech and Hitachi
In today’s program we looked at Space tech that is speeding up sustainable development goals and the second story we looked at the launch of Hitachi vantara a new Digital Company Committed to Solving the World’s Toughest Business and Societal Challenges and the third story we looked at the how a strategic and modern CFO can use technology to boost productivity and profitability in an organisation and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
10/9/2017 • 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Democratising the Internet
In today’s program we looked at access of the internet and democratizing the availability of the internet in any society and the second story we looked at women's participation in global trade that will lead to better development outcomes for families and communities and thirdly we looked at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research 6th biennial conference that takes place from the 5th to the 6th of October 2017 and lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
10/2/2017 • 55 minutes, 33 seconds
Apps Africa Innovation Awards
In today’s program we looked at Apps Africa Innovation Awards that will celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa and the second story we looked at Nanotechnology Public Engagement Programme an initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and is implemented by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, a business unit of the National Research Foundation lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
9/18/2017 • 47 minutes, 15 seconds
The rise of mixed reality technologies
In today’s program we looked at the rise of mixed reality technologies that will create an unprecedented opportunity for consumers to customise their own realities and the second story we looked at Botswana Innovation Hub to support innovation in local clean tech, ICT and ICT-enabled services and the third story we looked at Matchbox app that is revolutionizing the freight industry and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
9/11/2017 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Connecting Africa Digital Week
In today’s program we looked at Connecting Africa Digital Week and the second story we looked at The future of creative innovation & technology that will take centre stage at 2017 Fak’ugesi conference and the third story we looked at apps to supercharge children’s learning and development lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events
9/4/2017 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds
Cyber Security Bill
In today’s program we looked at Useful and Beautiful, a company that focuses on delivering rich and engaging mobile experiences across a variety of sectors in South Africa and the second story we looked at The Cyber security Bill that has been introduced with the aim of providing South Africa a co-ordinated approach to fighting cybercrime, resulting in a more secure cyber universe and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
8/21/2017 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
National Science Week
In today’s program we looked at National Science Week an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, a countrywide celebration of science involving various stakeholders & role players conducting science-based activities during the week and the second story we looked at Fak’ugesi, African Digital Innovation Festival that will return to Johannesburg next month and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy
8/14/2017 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
In today’s program we looked at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Southern Africa’s largest science centre and their newly appointed CEO and his main focus to the development and progress of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and the second story we looked at Shell South Africa that recently launched Dynaflex technology in fuels which are Designed for performance and are formulated to help keep engines clean and protected for efficient running lastly we looked at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy.
7/24/2017 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
Maxicash
In today’s program we looked at Maxicash an app that allows you to purchase and make payments from wide variety of mobile partners and the second story we looked at women who have a powerful voice in the global scientific community and on the third story we looked at Mobile 360 Africa conference lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
7/17/2017 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
MTN, Effects of technology and Wits Radio
In today’s program we looked at MTN that is offering more value to its post-paid customers and deliver on its promise of providing the best technology and services to its customers and the second story we looked at The effects of technology on the world of work and lastly the Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looked at South African Poultry Association that has issued a warning regarding all types of chicken that are at risk of contracting bird flu, whether free-range, hard body or conventionally bred live chickens.
7/10/2017 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
Interactive e-learning content and resources for African learners
The past weekend we looked at Mwabu, an educational company that creates a modern interactive e-learning content and resources for African learners and the second story we looked at delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world and lastly we looked at The Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits radio academy that looked at the future of hybrid and electric cars.
6/27/2017 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/12/2017 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
South Africa’s First Legally Approved HIV self-testing Kits
In today’s program we looked at the South Africa’s First Legally Approved HIV self-testing Kits that you can use at your own comfort and the second story we looked at Russia and cyber space on how the internet is challenging the Kremlin's monopoly on information and we also looked at Nigerian startups and entrepreneurs in Fintech with innovative and digital solutions and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
5/29/2017 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
UN human rights office and Microsoft
In today’s program we looked at the UN human rights office and the US computing giant, Microsoft deal that reflects the growing recognition that private business and technology to help promote human rights everywhere and the second story we looked at innovators, thought leaders and heads of tech companies that discussed how to successfully achieve the SGD’s on the latest technological advances and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
5/20/2017 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
World Economic Forum on Africa
Today’s program we looking at the Conclusions of World Economic Forum on Africa that looked at gender barriers within the ICT industry and the second story we get to hear what CISCO technology took from the WEF on Africa and lastly we look at Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
5/13/2017 • 32 minutes, 55 seconds
Science Tech Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
5/1/2017 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
Gender gap in science
In today’s program we are looking at Women in space industry highlighting the need to bridge gender gap in science and the second story we look at The Science Inside a segment produced by the Wits Radio Academy that looks into the science of major news events.
4/24/2017 • 44 minutes, 34 seconds
Cell C
In today’s program we looked at Cell C three new promotional products, offering customers and their family’s unbeatable value to cater for the growing data needs of families and small businesses and lastly outer Space technology that can help promote peace and prosperity on Earth.
3/31/2017 • 21 minutes, 43 seconds
Global Design Challenge
In today’s program we looked at Global Design Challenge an annual team competition that focuses on addressing critical sustainability issues with nature-inspired solutions and the second story we looked at Cell C Smart Data Share innovative product which will see many South Africans spending less on their data.
3/24/2017 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Modern technology and Solar-powered plane pilots
In today’s program we looked at Modern technology hailed as the smart way to make cities better for people and the second story we looked at Solar-powered plane pilots way to a sustainable world lastly we looked at traditional teaching and technology in the class room.
3/17/2017 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
Outer Space Affairs
In today’s program we looked at Outer Space Affairs that can help promote peace and prosperity on Earth and the second story we looked at digital entrepreneur who is urging young women in the tech industry to find creative solutions to problems in their own communities and lastly we looked at hands-free gardening for a greener future using video games to achieve the UN global development goals
3/10/2017 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Online Shopping
In today’s program we looked at Strength v/s weakness of online shopping for Consumers and global insights research that showed online domestic and cross-border shopping habits of more than 28,000 consumers in 32 countries, including South Africa, reveals new opportunities for merchants to expand their international sales and the second story we looked at 8th Annual Samsung Africa Forum that will help achieve the goal of enriching customer’s lives, while contributing to socio-economic prosperity across Africa and supporting a sustainable environment for us all.
3/3/2017 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
South Africa's Mobile Banking Unit
In today’s program we looked at Innovation and technology efforts that have a positive impact on the socio economic growth of South Africa and Mobile banking unit designed to extent banking service to unbanked rural communities.
2/24/2017 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds
F5 Networks Solutions
In today’s program we looked at F5 Networks Solutions that give customers the protection and intelligence required to keep applications, user data secure and comprehensive application security solution for digital economy and the second story we look at e-learning and digital marketing seminar through Creating high awareness, visibility and demand for tourism destinations, services and products through E-Learning and Digital Marketing Skills Development.
2/17/2017 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Merging science, technology and innovative ideas
Today we are looking at Merging science, technology and innovative ideas that can help tackle the global challenges and the second story we how South African users prioritise security and convenience when using mobile apps and lastly we take a look at safer internet day that is celebrated globally on the 7th of February every year.
2/10/2017 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
Innovative Mobile Banking
In today’s program we looked at new innovative mobile banking unit designed to extend banking services to unbanked rural communities and in the second story we looked at innovation and technology efforts which have a positive impact to the socio economic growth of South Africa and lastly we looked at geo space information the integration of math, software and data to capture and analyse details from locations anywhere on the planet.
2/3/2017 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
Security
In today’s program we looked at new year’s security resolutions when it comes to securing your computer, mobile device and tablets in order to protect ourselves from hackers and backing up our precious information and the second story we looked at a mobile app that promotes and empower local musicians by free streaming and offline listening of African and international artists you love.
1/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Sustainable Development Goals
In today’s program we look at information and communications technology that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the second story we at new generation of mobile network technology that can help deal with many of the challenges facing the human race and lastly we looked at digital classroom in a box that could provide a much-needed boost to rural education across Africa..
1/20/2017 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Mobile Network Technology
In today’s program we look at new generation of mobile network technology that can help deal with many of the challenges facing the human race and the second story we look at how information and communications technology that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and lastly we looked at digital classroom in a box that could provide a much-needed boost to rural education across Africa.
1/13/2017 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
African Banks and Science Awards
In today’s program we look at How African banks are losing their hold on the payment space due to new kids on the playground and the second story we look at University of Johannesburg researchers, who were recently honoured at the 2016 Women in Science Awards who discussed changes in the demographic composition of the technology and science arena.
1/6/2017 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
Fraud Awareness Week
In today’s program we look at Fraud Awareness Week a campaign that encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education and the second story we look at TrackOff a United State company that warns South African citizens to be cautious when sharing personal information online, as cyber criminals have become extremely sophisticated in their strategies and attacks to gain access to databases of personal information.
12/30/2016 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Fraud Awareness Week
In today’s program we look at Fraud Awareness Week a campaign that encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education and the second story we look at TrackOff a United State company that warns South African citizens to be cautious when sharing personal information online, as cyber criminals have become extremely sophisticated in their strategies and attacks to gain access to databases of personal information.
12/23/2016 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Space Science and Technology
In today’s program we looked at how space science and technology can support global efforts to address development challenges for climate change and disaster-risk reduction and the second story we looked at global response needed to stop extremism on the internet and in social media.
12/9/2016 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
Sustainable Development Goals
In today’s program we looked at new generation of mobile network technology that can help deal with many of the challenges facing the human race and the second story we looked at how information and communications technology that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and lastly we looked at digital classroom in a box that could provide a much-needed boost to rural education across Africa.
12/2/2016 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Fraud Awareness Week
In today’s program we looked at Fraud Awareness Week a campaign that encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education and the second story we looked at TrackOff a United State company that warns South African citizens to be cautious when sharing personal information online, as cyber criminals have become extremely sophisticated in their strategies and attacks to gain access to databases of personal information.
11/18/2016 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
How African Banks are losing their hold on the payment space
In today’s program we looked at How African banks are losing their hold on the payment space due to new kids on the playground and the second story we looked at University of Johannesburg researchers, who were recently honoured at the 2016 Women in Science Awards who discussed changes in the demographic composition of the technology and science arena.
11/11/2016 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Wazzupa a South African app that connects people who love to eat.
In today’s program we looked at Wazzupa a South African app that connects people who love to eat with people who love to cook and creates a convenient location-based marketplace and the second story we looked at Data must fall campaign and the public outcry over unreasonably cellular phone data costs.
11/4/2016 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
STEM a curriculum
In today’s program we looked at STEM a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the second story we looked at Google play movies that enables users to rent or purchase movies for watching on their phone, tablets, Computer and Smart TV.
10/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Annual Young Scientists Conference
In today’s program we looked at Annual Young Scientists Conference of the Academy of Science of South Africa that recently took place and lastly we looked at Cyber security awareness month that will help raise public awareness as well as showcasing various solutions available to fight in this digital warfare.
10/14/2016 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Wazzupa
In today’s program we looked at Wazzupa a South African app that connects people who love to eat with people who love to cook and creates a convenient location-based marketplace and the second story we looked at Data must fall campaign and the public outcry over unreasonably cellular phone data costs.
10/7/2016 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
Fix Track a new generation company
In today’s program we looked at Fix Track a new generation company and a revolution in the vehicle tracking and recovery industry in South Africa, embracing innovative solutions that will make top class tracking facilities available to all and the second story we looked at Cyber security skills shortage that requires new approach in South Africa and where 32% of organisations have experienced cybercrime and 57% believe they will be affected in the next two years.
9/23/2016 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
South African Banking Risk Information Centre
In today’s program we are looking at South African Banking Risk Information Centre’s warning to avoid being victims of get rich quick schemes and the second story we looked at KHONOLOGY a company that provides world class business solutions with the vision of empowering Africa using technology
9/16/2016 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
2040 Sustainable Development Goals
In today’s program we looked at global connectivity crucial for full citizen engagement and achieving the 2040 sustainable development goals and the second story we looked at the new report that reveals that 8.8 million South Africans have been victims of online crime costing consumers 35 billion rand.
9/9/2016 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Mobile Technology makes the financial Services Sector More Loyal
In today’s program we looked at How Mobile Technology makes the financial Services Sector More Loyal, Productive and Satisfied in the work place and the second story we looked at Department of Communication seeking more women in Information communication technology and science arena and also aimed at highlighting the poor representation of woman in the ICT sector.
9/2/2016 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
2016 Women in Science Awards
In today’s program we looked at How African banks are losing their hold on the payment space due to new kids on the playground and the second story we looked at University of Johannesburg researchers, who were recently honoured at the 2016 Women in Science Awards who discussed changes in the demographic composition of the technology and science arena.
8/26/2016 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
New innovative mobile banking
In today’s program we looked at new innovative mobile banking unit designed to extend banking services to unbanked rural communities and the second story we looked at innovation and technology efforts which have a positive impact on socio-economic growth of South Africa and lastly we looked at geospatial information, the integration of maps, software and data to capture and analyse details from locations anywhere on the planet..
8/12/2016 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Mziiki Mobile music application
In today’s program we looked at Mziiki Mobile music application that brings your favourite African Artists to your phone and gives you an extensive library of music encompassing latest hits and classics from Africa's leading musicians and the second story we look at Modern technology hailed as the smart way to make cities better for people and the lastly we look at security resolutions for computers
8/5/2016 • 17 minutes, 1 second
Modern technology
In today’s program we looked at Modern technology hailed as the smart way to make cities better for people and the second story we looked at Solar-powered plane pilots way to a sustainable world lastly we looked at traditional teaching and technology in the class room.
7/29/2016 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Africa’s cashless money transfer for Zimbabweans and AG Mobile partnership.
In today’s program we looked at mama money first Africa’s cashless money transfer for Zimbabweans and the second story we looked at AG Mobile partnership with the Long Walk to Freedom Education Project and MediaTek that has Launched Nelson Mandela freedom to learn campaign and the last story we looked at Sixteen dishes commissioned by the minister of Science and Technology.
7/22/2016 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
#Freedom2Learn
In today’s program we looked at AG Mobile, MediaTek and the Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom Education Project that have partnered to launch the #Freedom2Learn campaign using tablets and the second story we looked at a range of affordable ‘Freedom’ smart devices that will hit South Africa markets, promoting Madiba’s legacy and the spread of education.
7/15/2016 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Socially Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/8/2016 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
Social Media Day
In today’s program we looked at Social Media Day, a way to recognize and celebrate social media's impact on global communication and not just changing the way we communicate but changing the way we do business, the way we are governed, and the way we live in society the second story we looked at Fintech new buzz word in the world of business that brings new technology and innovation to enter the market.
7/1/2016 • 18 minutes, 38 seconds
AIM Group
In today’s program we looked at AIM Group – an Innovation and Digital Agency founded in Tanzania focused on R&D, digital communications and creating enterprise and business solutions that have been shaping consumer experiences and the second story we looked at World Health Organization initiative to promote what are known as assistive technologies for the disabled people.
6/24/2016 • 18 minutes
Technology Centre for the blind and visually impaired
In today’s program we looked at technology centre for the blind and visually impaired that will offer training which will give them marketable skills and the second story we looked at General Electric Innovation Centre that will look at solutions to address Africa’s challenges.
6/10/2016 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Sendr and Huawei’s Middle East and Africa Service Summit
In today’s program we looked at Sendr, a smart-phone based mobile application that recently launched its app on Android and the second story we followed up on the Huawei’s Middle East and Africa Service Summit that looks at ICT Transformation to match market competition challenges and create value.
6/3/2016 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Middle East and Africa Joint services summit
Today we are looking at the Middle East and Africa Joint services summit that looks at ICT Transformation to match market competition challenges and create value and the second story we look at faster and better internet access that South Africa is falling behind on broadband access.
5/27/2016 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
South Africa Internet Roundtable
In today’s program we look at young South African scientist who is flying the country's flag high at the international science competition in the united Kingdom and the second story we look at China - South Africa Internet Roundtable focusing on ICT Infrastructure and System for a Better Connected South Africa..
5/20/2016 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Education leaders and the World Economic Forum
Today we are looking at the Education leaders and experts from across the world discussing Leading learning at Cambridge Schools Conference and the second story we look at World Economic Forum under the theme Connecting Africa’s Resources through Digital Transformation.
5/13/2016 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
World Summit on the Information Society Forum
In today’s program we looked at World Summit on the Information Society Forum where top leaders in the field of ICT are meeting at the forum discussing the best ways to spread technology to all parts of the world in order to accelerate the SDGs and the second story we look at digital technology that is shifting away from Western nations in favour of the developing world.
5/6/2016 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Square Kilometre Array
In today’s program we looked at Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with eight of African continent's Square Kilometre Array partners and the second story we looked at mobile tech that now allow businesses to set up an ‘office in a box’ from anywhere.
4/22/2016 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Mobile Apps
In today’s program we looked at A new birding app for bird-lovers that is making conservation easy for all and brings bird sightings, especially of endangered species, to your smart phone and the second story we looked at a mobile app that helps free thousands of people economically by playing a role in stimulating employment and building trust between homeowners and local tradesmen across South Africa
4/8/2016 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Cybercrime
In the programme this week we look at stealing online information, banking fraud to child pornography which is cybercrime and the second story we look at Lack of girls in the information communication technology.
4/1/2016 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Afrinolly
In today’s program we focused Afrinolly app that allows you to watch African movies, trailers and short films produce in the African movies markets and the second story we look at Defeating Cyber-attacks Against Banks and how consumers can protect themselves against such attacks.
3/18/2016 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
7th IT Leaders Africa Summit
In today’s program we looked at 7th instalment of IT Leaders Africa Summit that is taking place from the 15 – 16 March Vodacom World, Johannesburg in South Africa and the second story we look at Women who can bring softer touch to field of science and technology.
3/11/2016 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology
In today’s program we looked at United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology that looks at encouraging girls/woman to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and the second story we looked at Google play movies that was recently launched in South Africa and enables users to rent or purchase movies for watching on their phone, tables, computers and smart TVs.
2/26/2016 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In today’s program we looking at First annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science and our second story we looking at South Africa’s National Science Festival that is taking place next month.
2/19/2016 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Blackberry Messenger
In today ’s program we are looking at The Black Berry Messenger development in Nigeria and in South Africa and the second story we looking at technology that can keep indigenous languages alive.
2/12/2016 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Whats app regulation
In today’s program we look at South Africa’s two largest mobile operators in their bid to regulate Whatsapp, Skype and other communication apps and our second story we look at importance of technology in education and benefits that technology can offer in the classroom.
2/5/2016 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Socially Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
1/29/2016 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Security Resolutions
Today we are looking at New Year’s Security Resolutions when it comes to securing your computer and the second story we looked at Mziiki a mobile app that promotes and empower local musicians.
1/22/2016 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Science research
Today we are looking at Science research and development budgets boosted by private sector and the second story we look at Using technology to benefit the world's neediest children.
1/15/2016 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Civil Society
Last week we looked at Information technology that looks at focusing less on business and more on civil society and the second story we looked at Mobile apps that bridge health care gaps.
1/8/2016 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Crime in Technology
Today we are looking at crime technology that remains a serious challenge to business leaders, government officials and citizens in South Africa and our second story we look at Women in IT offering bursary and mentorship programme that helps to grow and develop women within the information technology sector.
11/27/2015 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Liquid Telecom expanding fibre network and the CrashPlan
Today we are looking at Liquid Telecom expanding fibre network and the CrashPlan they launched across all African countries and our second story we looked at two new apps that where launched at the opening of Africa Com by Kirusa.
11/20/2015 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Science research
Today we are looking at Science research and development budgets boosted by private sector and the second story we looking at Using technology to benefit the world's neediest children.
11/13/2015 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Free Internet Services
Today we are looking at a mission to provide free internet services to remote areas in Africa and the rest of the world and the second story we look at ICT to help deal with backlogs in the payment of invoices to suppliers
11/6/2015 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Information Technology
Today we are looking at Information technology that looks at focusing less on business and more on civil society and the second story we look at Mobile apps that bridge health care gaps.
10/30/2015 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Government Technology Conference
Today we are looking at the tenth installment of Government Technology conference a premium information and communication technology platform and the second story we look at 3D printing that has a potential to help grow businesses and create jobs.
10/23/2015 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Technological approach to reduce tuberculosis
Today we are looking at new technological approach to reduce tuberculosis announced by the UN Health experts, who said mobile phone and the internet are potential key in fighting the killer diseases and the second story we look at cybercrime a growing global phenomenon and South Africa is among the top three countries when it comes to victims of such crimes..
10/16/2015 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Social Media and Digital Education
Today we are looking at How South Africa is moving ahead with social media advertising and the second story we look at the Digital Education Show Africa.
10/9/2015 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Socially Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
10/2/2015 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Socially Africa
Today we are looking at Low income communities who are accessing free Wi-Fi service in order to find jobs and interact with others and the second story we look at the South African Government's effort to take the digital terrestrial television switch process to the people.
9/25/2015 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Literacy Initiatives
In today’s program we looking at How technology supports literacy initiatives and how it levels the educational playing field in South Africa and the second story we look at women entrepreneurs using a simple mobile app to enhance their business.
9/11/2015 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
Soweto Wireless User Group
Today we are talking about Soweto Wireless User Group a registered Non-Profit Organisation that provides free wireless to residents of Soweto and the second story we look Major makeover of Opera Mini browser as Opera announces new user targets for Android.
9/4/2015 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Socially Africa
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
8/28/2015 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Wifi
Today we are looking at the launch of Tshwane’s Wifi Voice, Drive-In and Wifi Chat and the second story we look at a mobile phone that was once the biggest of them all, Nokia.
8/21/2015 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Growing gender gap
Today we are looking at Growing gender gap in mobile phone usage and the second story we look at the one billion mobile connections for India and lastly the app that allows you to access video and radio content.
8/14/2015 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Women in Information Technology
Today we are looking at Women in Information Technology offering bursary and mentorship programme that helps to grow and develop women within the information technology sector and the second story we look at crime technology that remains a serious challenge to business leaders, government officials and citizens in South Africa.
8/6/2015 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
Mobile wallet
Today we are looking at new online tool that provides clients with an indication of the home loan amount they could qualify for in less than three minutes and the second story we look at the emerging of mobile wallet technology fraudsters who are finding new ways to steal money.
7/31/2015 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Tax Filling and ICTAlliance
Today we are looking at how to avoid falling prey to fraudsters during the tax filing season as SARS has issued a warning to tax payers to beware of email scams and the second story we look at four countries in the East African region that have formed an information and communications technology, ICT alliance in a bid to fast track the implementation of regional integration process.
7/24/2015 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds
Soweto Wireless User Group
Today we are talking about Soweto Wireless User Group a registered Non-Profit Organisation that provides free wireless to residents of Soweto and forms part of a number of development projects facilitated by The Foundation for Internet Development (FID) and the second story we look Major makeover of Opera Mini browser as Opera announces new user targets for Android, the upgraded version of Opera Mini for Android coincides with the announcement of Opera’s high growth targets for the Android platform. Like previous Opera Mini versions, Opera Mini 8 compresses webpages to as little as 10% of their original size.
7/21/2015 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
DRC progress
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/16/2015 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Car Elections
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/15/2015 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
Chenjerai
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/14/2015 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Tanzania presidential candidate
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/13/2015 • 1 minute, 38 seconds
BRICS Bank
Brics countries have vowed to deepen their cooperation after signing a raft of cooperation agreements. President Jacob Zuma and other leaders from Brics countries have witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the new Brics Development Bank and development banks from the respective countries including the Development Bank of Southern Africa. The five countries have also agreed to have a common website that will have information about their programmes and activities.
7/10/2015 • 3 minutes, 20 seconds
South Sudan Independence
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/9/2015 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
AU Sudan
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/8/2015 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Dag Hammarskjöld's
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the organisation's second Secretary General has placed the greatest value in claims Dag Hammarskjöld's plane was shot down at in an aerial attack in 1961. Hammarskjöld died along with 15 others on September 18th of that year in a plane crash in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia in what is now Zambia. The current UN Chief, Ban Ki Moon appointed a three member commission of inquiry earlier this year, after decades of speculation his predecessor's was shot down due to his peace efforts in the Congo region at the time
7/7/2015 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Zuma SADC
South African President Jacob Zuma says SADC needs to establish a regional parliament to allow for people's participation in tackling challenges facing the region. He was addressing officials from the region on the eve of the 37th SADC Parliamentary Forum in Durban. Instability in Lesotho, DRC and Madagascar is among the challenges that SADC has had to deal with. Parliamentarians from the 14 member states will deliberate on the proposal to transform the forum to a legislative body and economic integration, among other things. The Forum is a platform for parliamentarians from the SADC region to voice their views on regional issues and to promote integration
7/6/2015 • 3 minutes, 41 seconds
West Africa food
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/3/2015 • 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Obama
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/2/2015 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
UN Elec
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
7/1/2015 • 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Lesotho opposition
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/30/2015 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Lesotho
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/29/2015 • 27 seconds
Marikana
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/26/2015 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Kenya Shabbab
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/22/2015 • 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Mark Shuttleworth Constitutional Court
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/19/2015 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Chilengi
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/17/2015 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Agenda 2063
Agenda 2063 has come under the spotlight at the African Union Summit currently underway here in Johannesburg. Agenda 2063 is the AU's 50-year continental framework aimed at building an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, which is a dynamic force in the international arena. AU Commissioner for economic affairs Dr. Anthony Mothae Maruping says the success of Agenda 2063 lies with member states and regional economic communities.
6/12/2015 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
EU Malawi
European Investment Bank,EIB, Vice President for Africa Pim Van Ballekom, arrives in Malawi today, on a three-day visit. Ballekom is expected to announce new financing for aviation safety and water investment. The European Investment Bank is the world's largest international public bank and is owned by the 28 EU member states.
6/11/2015 • 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Lesotho Crisis
Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili has called on his predecessor and leader of now Opposition All Basotho Convention, ABC, Tom Thabane to return home for talks assuring him of his safety. Thabane, BNP leader Thesele Maseribane and RCL Leader Keketso Rantso, fled saying they fear for their lives. Mosisili insists that claims government is refusing Thabane security and that soldiers arrested for mutiny are being kidnapped is a deliberate lie campaign to cause confusion and discredit Lesotho. In the capital Maseru police quelled a march YESTERDAY by Opposition supporters intended to deliver a petition showing contempt for what they say is Mosisili's aloof stand on all these issues.
6/10/2015 • 3 minutes, 27 seconds
DIRCO
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/9/2015 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
African Union Agenda
The empowerment of women and their affirmation in top decision making positions both within the public and the private sector will be high on the agenda of the African Union summit underway in South Africa this week. While the AU declared 2015 the year of women's empowerment and development, the theme of the summit is aptly "Women's Empowerment and Development towards Africa's Agenda 2063,' the programme of action of the AU for the next 50 years. Other issues on the agenda include - amongst others - the Ebola crisis; alternative sources of financing the African Union; the activities of the Peace and Security Council and the state of peace and security in Africa.
6/8/2015 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
World Food Programme
Days after the World Food Programme warned that South Sudan was facing the worst food insecurity in the country's history, the UN Security Council has expressed its grave concern at the unfolding humanitarian crisis in that country. This comes after the South Sudanese Government expelled the UN's deputy Special Representative to the country over claims he was undermining the their sovereignty. The Council slammed the decision as showing a disregard for the plight of the South Sudanese people and for the essential role the international community, particularly the United Nations is playing to alleviate the country's plight
6/5/2015 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Car
The program that talks about what’s happening in the world of social media and new mobile technology in relation to Africa, the programme concentrates on social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks
6/4/2015 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
World Economic Forum
The first day of the World Economic Forum on Africa taking place in Cape Town will focus on the empowerment of young people in Africa. The three days event will kicks-off today with several sessions dedicated towards finding answers to address the continent's high unemployment rate. Amnesty International Youth Coordinator Edward Ndopu is calling for more youth participation in discussions such as the World Economic Forum
6/3/2015 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Burundi
While several nations and sub-regional organisations have called for Burundi's elections to be postponed, the United Nations insists that agreement on the way forward be decided by Burundi's parties themselves. This view has been consistently maintained despite calls from the African Union and most recently the East African Community that the elections be delayed by at least one month. Political dialogue among the various parties is being facilitated by the Secretary General's Envoy to the Great Lakes region Said Djinnit
6/2/2015 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund,UNICEF, says more women and children have been used as suicide bombers in Northeast Nigeria in the first 5 months of this year than during the whole of last year. UNICEF says the frequency and intensity of the suicide attacks involving women and girls have increased sharply this year. Over 700 THOUSAND children have been uprooted by the conflict in the three most affected states in Nigeria AND the number of unaccompanied and separated children could be as high as ten thousand. More from Laurent Dutordoir Spokesperson at UNICEF
5/28/2015 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Valencia
UNWOMEN has partnered with one of the most recognizable soccer clubs in the world to spread its message of gender equality and women's empowerment. The UN's Agency for Women will collaborate with Valencia Football Club, that days earlier secured a birth in the Champion League, to promote gender equality through its networks around the world. They new partners also launched a new Valencia Football jersey that will feature the UNWomen's logo. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports from New York.
5/27/2015 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
The renowned Egyptian
Nobel peace prize laureate and former head of the UN's nuclear watchdog Dr Mohamed ElBaradei, says self reliance and reduction of Africa's over dependency on foreign trade is key to unlocking the continent's economic potential. ElBaradei was delivering the 6th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day lecture at the university of South Africa in Pretoria last night
5/26/2015 • 3 minutes, 54 seconds
PAP Wrap
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, say the current conditions in Burundi are not conducive for a free and fair election to take place. The situation remains tense in Burundi despite President Pierre Nkurunziza having postponed the local and parliamentary elections from May 26 to June 5. The country was plunged into crisis after Nkurunziza announced that he would contest the scheduled June 26 presidential elections for a third term. He has since survived an attempted coup. Meanwhile, members of the Pan African Parliament have slammed the African Union for not acting against President Nkurunziza. Burundi was among the issues that dominated deliberations in the first week of the sitting of the continental parliament in Midrand.
5/25/2015 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
DRC- Burundi
The Burundian embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has called on African businessmen to invest in the country. As Jean Noel Ba-Mweze reports from the capital Kinshasa, the embassy told the media that the security situation in the country is improving after last week's coup attempt.