Features
[Column] Jakkie Olivier: The impact of AI on jobs in the retail motor sector
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is gaining traction in all sectors. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are being applied to create ingenious innovations.
[Column] Michael DeSa: Crowdfunding: The newest investment vehicle in farmland
Investing in farmland has long been considered a viable and tangible alternative to paper markets, particularly for investors who lean toward the conservative end of the risk spectrum.
[Column] Cathy Smith: What's in store for a digitally connected Africa?
One of the great privileges of working in Africa is how no two days are ever the same: the continent is dynamic, constantly reinventing itself amid a cultural melting pot of ideas and people.
Precision farming: The benefits of utilizing drones
In tough economic times with increasing extreme weather events and stiff competition from overseas, farmers need to leverage every opportunity to maximize area use.
[Column] Nico Groenewald: Succeeding in agriculture in 2020
The broader agricultural economic environment is changing, and this would require us to revisit how we determine our success as well.
[Column] Dominique Collett: South African fintech in 2020 - what can we expect?
Fintech is rapidly transforming the very essence of global financial services. Here at AlphaCode, we spend a lot of time researching how technology and a transforming consumer base is changing the financial services landscape.
[Column] Grant Phillips: Becoming digitally empowered
Digital transformation swept across businesses and industries in 2019, gaining momentum for a surge yet to be fully realised.
[Column] Nick Durrant: New app trends that will help businesses succeed in 2020
Mobile apps are reshaping all industries and business leaders need to quickly adopt the latest mobile app trends in order to succeed in 2020.
[Column] Avinash Ramtohul: Artificial Intelligence gaining grounds in Africa?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings a whole new dimension to the drive for customer intimacy. The convenience customers experience weighs heavier than any reduction in privacy.
Making the future of food sustainable
With a rapidly growing population, adopting sustainable production practices on a global scale is an imperative to safeguard the future of our planet.
[Column] Dr. Nicolas Lohr: Strategic partnership driving second hand farm machinery business
The second-hand farm equipment market in Europe alone is worth around € 15 billion and it remains highly fragmented harming equipment sellers and buyers.
[Column] Okisegere Ojepat: Will we slash our food supply for politics, or stay with science?
One of the sadder aspects of our development into a global village driven by technology and choose-your-own news mixes is the way in which views have polarised.
[Startup Interview] George Kissinger Adem, CEO, House of Kissinger, Kenya
George Kissinger Adem is the Founder and CEO of House of Kissinger, a Kenyan online lifestyle management platform that connects Tourists/VIPs/Expatriates to their favourite luxury and essential goods & services.
[Column] Dr. Nicolas Lohr: Why mechanization makes business sense to African farmers
As global population burgeons to unprecedented levels resulting in growing demand for food, farmers continue to grapple with increasing productivity even as arable land dwindles.
[Column] Victor Argonov: Gold vs. Bitcoin - Which is better to protect investors from financial crises?
There is still a great debate about which is the best asset to protect investors in difficult times: cryptocurrencies or gold.
[Column] Taru Madangombe: New technologies to power smart cities
'Smart cities' is a buzz term which has gained popularity globally over the past decade.
[Column] Wandile Sihlobo: Southern Africa could face another season of poor agricultural output
There are preliminary indications that Southern Africa could face yet another year of poor agricultural output.
[Column] Sabelo Dlamini: The mobile data pricing conundrum
There needs to be an analysis of more advanced, technically driven pricing structures, says IDC.
[Column] JC Oberholzer: How blockchain is disrupting the insurance industry
With 81 percent of insurers globally familiar with blockchain technology, some areas of focus are fraud prevention, the digital tracking of medical records, and developing smart contracts.
[Column] Vino Govender: Why reliable, low-latency fibre connectivity is key for the success of the smart city
Smart cities are intelligent and connected ecosystems that collate and analyse vast quantities of data spun out by a complex network of sensors, devices, systems, software, and platforms.