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Harnessing the opportunities of the metaverse

Samsung and Red Hat recently committed to developing Linux drivers and new memory technologies for faster bandwidth for use in the metaverse, says Muggie van Staden, MD and CEO of Obsidian Systems.

Finance minister seeks public’s #Budget2023 tips

Enoch Godongwana invites citizens to have their say ahead of the much-anticipated 2023 National Budget Speech.

Sanlam puts tech at forefront of future growth

The group is on a rapid journey to becoming intrinsically digitally-led, unveiling Zesande, its metahuman influencer.

Scammers mimic govt social media accounts in jobs scam

The scammers impersonate the social media accounts of the labour department and minister to lure victims.

Staff Writer

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Film and Publication Board

Jan 27, 2023

FPB moves to remove online child porn video

The content regulation body will request INHOPE’s help to remove the video that has gone viral on social media.

Global internet traffic up as video dominates

A new report shows global internet traffic was up 23% in 2022, driven by video and growth in new app categories.

Gartner shares ten strategic tech trends for 2023

The three main themes are optimise, scale, and pioneer, says Gartner's Brian Burke.

SA proptech firm Flow bags R78m funding

The investment will see co-founders and co-CEOs Gil Sperling and Daniel Levy drive the company’s B2B growth strategy.

More tech jobs to be shed in 2023

Amazon and Microsoft become first tech companies to shed jobs in 2023, amid reverse pandemic spend and uncertain economic climate.

African businesses turn to social media amid economic uncertainty

The current economic instability has led more African brands to prioritise their social media strategies, new report finds.

‘Fediverse' predicted to overtake metaverse in 2023

Despite being a hot topic in tech, the metaverse has not lived up to its hype, from a return-on-investment perspective.

Sibahle Malinga

4:10

Film and Publications Board

Jan 13, 2023

Content distributors could be fined R750K for ignoring FPB ACT

As the Film and Publications Board transitions into an online content regulator, service providers are warned of the consequences of non-compliance.

Sibahle Malinga