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SA Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology

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SA Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology: “Watertight” Debuts in Amsterdam Photo: Raycaster South African Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology 3D-Printed Art Installation, “WATERTIGHT”, Debuts This Week at Prestigious IDFA DocLab Amsterdam, Netherlands – (November 16, 2017) – WATERTIGHT is a 3D-scanned and 3D-printed specimen collection of  New York City habitats and the individuals that reside alone within them. … [Read more...] about SA Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology

Oxygen8 South Africa Implements Blockfraud Technology to Combat Mobile Billing Fraud on all South African Mobile Carrier Networks

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Oxygen8 South Africa Implements Blockfraud Technology to Combat Mobile Billing Fraud on all South African Mobile Carrier Networks: US-based Technology Company’s Anti-fraud Solutions Responsible for Dramatic Reduction of Fraudulent Activity on All South African Mobile Carrier Networks Johannesburg, South Africa (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — Oxygen8 South Africa, an intermediary company that facilitates billing services between content providers and mobile carriers, is pleased to announce its … [Read more...] about Oxygen8 South Africa Implements Blockfraud Technology to Combat Mobile Billing Fraud on all South African Mobile Carrier Networks

Minister Lindiwe Zulu to Launch the Technology Businesses Incubation Partnership that Focuses on Black Entrepreneurs

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Minister Lindiwe Zulu to Launch the Technology Businesses Incubation Partnership that Focuses on Black Entrepreneurs: Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu and the French Ambassador, Mr Christophe Farnaud will, on Tuesday, the 21st of February launch the French South African Tech Labs, the new incubator and accelerator dedicated to South African and French entrepreneurs. The launch, which will take place in Century City, Cape Town, is a partnership between Methys, an … [Read more...] about Minister Lindiwe Zulu to Launch the Technology Businesses Incubation Partnership that Focuses on Black Entrepreneurs

Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology, Innovation and African Cities Begins in South Africa

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Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology, Innovation and African Cities Begins in South Africa: The 3rd Annual Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and the African Transformation Agenda opened in Pretoria Wednesday with the Economic Commission for Africa’s New Technologies and Innovation Section Chief, Kasirim Nwuke, challenging African governments to explore the role of cities as hubs of innovation that will push the transformation of the continent. Cities, he told about 100 … [Read more...] about Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology, Innovation and African Cities Begins in South Africa

Africa’s cities urged to bring technology to the masses

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Africa's cities urged to bring technology to the masses: The annual Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and the African Transformation Agenda continued in South Africa Thursday with participants agreeing on the need for local government leaders across the continent to ramp up investment in technology and innovation to drive growth in cities, particularly at municipal level.   African innovators attending the SED 2016 believe that innovation needs to start at municipal level … [Read more...] about Africa’s cities urged to bring technology to the masses

Africa Aerospace and Defence showcases unique military technology

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Africa Aerospace and Defence showcases unique military technology: CORROSION PROTECTION: Rhino Intercept Africa will be showcasing its corrosion protection shrinkwrap for military equipment during the Africa Aerospace and Defence show at Waterkloof Air Force Base from September 14 to 18. Photo: Supplied (Pretoria) – Keeping military and civilian trade secrets under wraps will, quite literally, be the job of one supplier when Africa’s biggest aerospace and defence exhibition show takes … [Read more...] about Africa Aerospace and Defence showcases unique military technology

Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets

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Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets: The growth of mobile phones and services across the African continent has instantly brought many Africans into the digital age and connected them to worldwide knowledge and services. Home to one of the world’s fastest growing middle classes, Africa has seen multiple opportunities emerge for both local and global retailers from this digital growth. “Currently, more than 60% of individuals in … [Read more...] about Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets

Technology for Youth Academy launched in Bay

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Education in Nelson Mandela Bay was given a much-needed boost with the launch today of an innovative Youth for Technology Academy. The Youth for Technology Academy is a unique initiative that its creators, The AIDC Eastern Cape and the NMMU believes will transform communities by enriching the Metro's Grade 8 to 12 Secondary school learners. The programmes of the Academy, based largely at the NMMU's Missionvale Campus, help learners increase subject percentiles and pass rates In … [Read more...] about Technology for Youth Academy launched in Bay

Businesses turn to new technology for crucial energy savings

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Businesses turn to new technology for crucial energy savings: SHINING EXAMPLE: Rhino Lighting’s Jonathan Scheepers shows off the company’s recent installation of SA-manufactured new technology LED lighting at the popular Newton Park Swimming Pool in Port Elizabeth. The new lighting has resulted in a 50% reduction in the centre’s monthly lighting bill. Photo: (Image: Supplied) DESPITE a promise by parastatal Eskom of no load-shedding for the foreseeable future, soaring energy prices have forced … [Read more...] about Businesses turn to new technology for crucial energy savings

Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall

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Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: CONNECTING SHOPPERS: Baywest Mall shopper Azola Tybosch is greeted by the Skybird-powered app which aims to connect customers and retailers in real time, providing personalised information to app users about their favourite brands, stores and specials. Photo: Good News Lab (Port Elizabeth) – New technology being piloted at Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth sees stores able to communicate tailored deals to customers … [Read more...] about Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall

World experts for NMMU solar energy conference

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Two of the world's foremost experts on solar energy will share their ideas and research at the 2nd Southern African Solar Energy Conference (Sasec 2014) in Port Elizabeth next week.  Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom will deliver the opening address. The two-day conference at the Pine Lodge Conference Centre, adjacent to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 27 to 29 January, will focus on photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technology, systems and applications and provide … [Read more...] about World experts for NMMU solar energy conference

Career paths uncovered in the palm of student hands

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Today’s school leavers are glued to their cell phones, so what better way for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) to engage with prospective students using a market-leading mobile app. Creating a unique user-friendly experience, the NMMU app creates the path for young adults to embark on their journey. Pieter Swart, Director: Marketing and Corporate Relations said: “We wanted to engage with prospective students using their preferred mode of information seeking and further support … [Read more...] about Career paths uncovered in the palm of student hands

First tailor made application leaves the Dataflo new application development department

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In an information age, we are increasingly making technology work for us. There is such a demand for tailor made products and solutions for specific businesses, that Port Elizabeth based SAP consulting firm, Dataflo, has expanded to create an in-house application development division. “The division is responsible for the development of generic business products/solutions, as well as bespoke applications for specific clients.” Explains Dataflo COO Rogan Moore. “Pushing our solution boundaries … [Read more...] about First tailor made application leaves the Dataflo new application development department