Huawei is not only the world’s third-largest buyer of semiconductors but, through its subsidiary HiSilicon, one of China’s biggest semiconductor makers. Being shut off from US suppliers impedes both the competitiveness of its products and the development of its own chip-making capacity.
Friday’s bank strike is likely to do more damage to the unions than their intended targets as banks will show how they can survive without labour.
Along with the Mate 30 lineup, Huawei announced a bunch of other things. Interesting things. In the shape of the…
Technology has been blamed for a lot recently. Automation and artificial intelligence have supposedly led to substantial job losses, reduced bargaining power for workers and increased discrimination.
Digital technology has created new opportunities for businesses in sub-Saharan Africa to compete on a more equal footing. However, these businesses have yet to enjoy the full benefits because of a difficult operating environment.
Voice assistants are recording everything said by their owners, some of which – including sex and medical records – are being heard by humans for quality control.
Cloud computing – the delivery of sophisticated information technology capabilities over the internet – could play a crucial role in both innovation and efficiency.
South Africans can be forgiven for being confused by the release, and subsequent condemnation, of a broad-ranging policy document this week.
Brett Venter is the new editor of Stuff magazine, South Africa’s premier consumer technology publication.
New technologies could enable a fairer distribution of resources to help cattle farmers adapt to these challenges. Virtual fencing is an example of this and could allow a system of land sharing that delivers sustainability and productivity.