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It was a hot and humid night in Kumagaya when Ayanda Malinga last faced Japan, but the memory of that special Test 26 months ago still fuels the Springbok Women winger. Malinga scored two tries in a 20-10 win, in what turned out to be a first victory by the Springbok Women on foreign soil. …
As we get older, the visible signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, and changes in skin texture are often the most noticeable. However, the effects of aging extend deeper than just our skin. Hard tissue loss, specifically the changes in our bones, plays a crucial role in the aging process that many may not …
Over the last two years, the Western Cape has experienced severe weather conditions which has negatively impacted transport infrastructure. One such road is Trunk Road 33/4 and Trunk Road 34/2, better known as the N12 between De Rust and Prince Albert. The section most affected is the portion referred to as Meiringspoort. “Severe weather events …
To mark World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, Premier Alan Winde visited the Overberg earlier this month to showcase some of the region’s many tourist offerings and highlight tourism’s importance for the Western Cape economy and creating more jobs. Tourism is critical to the Western Cape’s economy and has held strong despite South …
Informa Tech, organisers of the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) 2024, are pleased to announce that the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) will be an official partner of this year's event, taking place from 12 to 14 November in Cape Town.
Incorporating AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town, Africa Tech Festival 2024 will welcome 15,000 visitors, over 400 speakers, and more than 300 exhibitors. Topics include enterprise tech innovation and disruption across key sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud and data centres, and green ICT.
“Africa Tech Festival is the largest and most influential telecoms and technology event in Africa, with an audience that spans the entire ICT ecosystem, including trade and other ministries. The partnership with the DCDT is a clear indication of the South African government's commitment to engaging with these key stakeholders from across the continent, opening dialogue, sharing insights, and working together to advance Africa's digital transformation journey,” said Informa's James Williams, Event Director of Africa Tech Festival.
One of the highlights of the partnership is the AfricaCom 2024 Ministerial Summit, a closed-door VIP event bringing together close to a dozen African and international ministers from across critical sectors such as ICT, innovation, trade, finance, education, and enterprise. The Ministerial Summit will provide government leaders with a platform that facilitates discussion, collaboration, and sharing of learnings on how progressive policy is nurturing tech ecosystems, building efficient workforces, unlocking technological innovation across public and enterprise sectors, and driving Africa's socioeconomic development.
Another initiative that forms part of the partnership is an exclusive government pavilion at which a small group of top South African businesses, SMEs, and startups will be hosted, again reflecting top-tier support for businesses that are contributing to the country's technology-driven agenda.
“The importance of collaborative efforts and partnerships in realising our goal of a connected and digitally transformed society cannot be overemphasised. The Africa Tech Festival presents such platform for different innovative minds to come together to explore and exchange tech solutions for Africa and the rest of the world. This global platform will not only afford us an opportunity to learn best practices but also afford our SMEs to market their innovative solutions to the more than 15 000 visitors from across the globe. We are committed to ensuring that Africa does not become a mere consumer of digital solutions developed elsewhere but a meaningful participant in the digital economy by being a supplier of solutions and infrastructure that are tried and tested in our shores. We are looking forward to welcoming the world to our shores.” said Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Director-General of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.
The introduction of the Ministerial Summit, along with the official endorsement of the event by the DCDT, add significantly to the depth of Africa Tech Festival. In addition to showcasing the immensely innovative nature of the industry, the event is also a targeted networking platform for tech leaders, role-players, and investors to make a positive contribution to Africa's successful navigation of a tech-driven future.
Confirmed Africa Tech Festival 2024 speakers include:
Register now to secure your spot and join us in shaping the future of technology in Africa: https://AfricaTechFestival.com/
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Tech Festival.
About Africa Tech Festival:
Africa Tech Festival, including anchor events AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town is part of the Informa Tech Connecting Africa event series.
A vibrant celebration of Africa's diverse community of tech champions, Africa Tech Festival is the largest tech and digital connectivity conference and exhibition in Africa, attracting hundreds of exhibitors, more than 400 speakers and more than 15,000 delegates.
In the News Today: Cape Town Showdown is back again in 2024 and as you’d expect it’s still taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. Notable players participating are KDF|CBM, Talon|Book, Ashes|TheJon, Qasim Meer, Malik Ash, TPB|Iron-Fist, Spaghettiza, Ofee, TPB|CodyBanks8, ATK|GhostProxy, Callym Beukes and more. Cape Town Showdown is a Tekken 8 Challenger Event on …
In the News Today: Fans can experience the return of the Sevens Series to Cape Town this December, with tickets set to go on sale starting at just R250. The tournament, taking place at Cape Town Stadium on 7-8 December 2024, will see 24 international teams competing over two days. Tickets will go on sale through …
In the News Today: For the past five years, the GANGS project, a European Research Council-funded project led by Dennis Rodgers, has been studying global gang dynamics in a comparative perspective. When understood in a nuanced manner that goes beyond the usual stereotypes and Manichean representations, gangs and gangsters arguably constitute fundamental lenses through which to …
In the News Today: The Bafana Bafana international was one of Amakhosi’s top targets in the 2024 winter transfer window and was close to joining the club. Spurs explain Velebayi’s failed move to Chiefs The two teams were in talks for his potential transfer He is now named the captain of the Urban Warriors continue reading …
Outsourced CFO launches Financial Gap Analysis service, empowering businesses to identify financial discrepancies and develop solutions for long-term success. Outsourced CFO, a Cape Town based financial consulting and accounting firm, is introducing its Financial Gap Analysis service, designed to assist companies in identifying critical financial discrepancies and formulating strategic solutions to achieve long-term business success. …
In the News Today: The Bok Women started their five-match campaign on home soil with a convincing 59-17 win over Barbarians almost two weeks ago, and Booi said that victory gave them a lot of confidence. “We now need to show momentum and progression in our game against Spain, a team that will test us in …
Glenrose Xaba delivered another distance running masterclass at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day (Tuesday 24 September 2024). After setting a 31:12 national record at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in July and winning last month’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K in 31:51 which was the fastest …
In the News Today: The annual Africa Health Congress has become a dynamic hub for healthcare innovation and thought leadership across the continent. Now, in a significant shift, Africa Health 2024 is set to be hosted in Cape Town, following previous years’ events in Johannesburg. This marks the first time the conference will be held in …
Saunas have long been associated with relaxation, health benefits, and overall wellness. Whether you’re looking for a way to unwind after a long day or seeking to improve your health, investing in a sauna can provide the perfect solution. For those in Cape Town and Johannesburg, home saunas have become increasingly popular, providing the convenience …
Ayanda Malinga will make a return to Test rugby for the first time since 2022 after being named on the left wing for the Springbok Women’s opening match of WXV 2 against Japan at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Friday. Malinga last played Test rugby for her country in August 2022 when she …
In the News Today: Last year, City of Cape Town official Wendy Kloppers was gunned down on a construction site in Delft. The City attributed the murder to “construction mafia”. After visiting the scene together with his Mayoral Committee member for human settlements Malusi Booi, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the DA-led City “would not be intimidated …
In the News Today: CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town is on a mission to trace owners of hijacked buildings, that currently house hundreds of people. In May this year, the City found that the Public Works Department was responsible, for abandoning two such sites and issued them with fines. Now, as part of …
In the News Today: The 20-year-old woman from North Carolina who was discovered to be deceased on a hiking trail at Devils Peak had an apparent fall on the mountain. Brook Cheuvront vanished on Saturday afternoon, prompting local authorities to mobilise efforts for her safe recovery. The City of Cape Town participated actively in the search, …
In the News Today: The body of an American student from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who had recently moved to South Africa has been found after she went missing in Western Cape. Brook Cecilia Cheuvront, 20, went hiking on Saturday at Devils Peak at Table Mountain National Park near Cape Town …
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The Springbok Women are simply just “minding their own business” and there is a clear focus on what they want to achieve in their opening WXV 2 clash against Japan at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Friday. That was the assessment of Springbok Women assistant coach Franzel September after the squad had a productive …
The highly anticipated RMB Universities Boat Race 2024 came to a thrilling close on the Kowie River, marking another successful year of this premier rowing event. From the 12th to the 14th of September, South Africa’s top university rowing teams battled it out in a series of intense head-to-head races, showcasing exceptional talent, teamwork, and …
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The Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is hard at work upgrading a 3.26km portion of Louis Fourie Road in Mossel Bay between Beach Boulevard West and Garret Street. Louis Fourie Road links Mossel Bay to Diaz Beach, Voorbaai, and Hartenbos. The project started in July 2022 and, despite some difficulties, is still …