OpenAI Officially Rolls Out Ads for Free and ‘Go’ Tier Users
OpenAI has officially begun testing ads within ChatGPT, marking a significant shift in the platform’s business model.
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The Clicks Communicator: Nostalgia in a modern form factor
Clicks positions this device as a secondary phone, purpose-built for communication rather than content consumption.
The Rise of Tri-Fold Smartphones: What does it mean for the Future of Mobile Tech?
Foldable smartphones have already reshaped expectations around mobile design, but the arrival of tri-fold devices marks a far more significant shift.
MKRI CEO Highlights Priority Investment Areas for Zululand’s Economic Growth
The CEO of the Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) in South Africa, Dr Thandeka Ellenson, delivered the Institute’s latest economic research findings at the Zululand District Economic Development Workshop, which show that Zululand’s economic growth over the next 24 months…
GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE ICONIC 14TH DURBAN FASHION FAIR
The 14th annual Durban Fashion Fair returns from 17–19 September at the Durban Exhibition Centre, celebrating 60 designers under the theme “The Awakening”. This year promises a packed programme, emerging talent, international collaborations and the launch of Sompire Femme by Somizi.
Battle of the Beans coffee competition launches for 2025!
KwaZulu-Natal’s premier coffee competition, Battle of the Beans, returns for a second year to honour the province’s finest coffee shops, takeaway spots and baristas. With new categories, anonymous judging and a community-driven spirit, BOB is brewing something bold for 2025.
KwaZulu-Natal Makes History with Inaugural Fintech Conference Launch
A Bold Step Forward for Youth, Innovation, and the Digital Economy Thursday, 31 July 20225. Durban, South Africa – A new chapter for KwaZulu-Natal’s digital economy began today with the official launch of the province’s first-ever Fintech Conference, hosted at the Durban…
TACKLING THE SKILLS GAP AND YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT HEAD-ON: MKRI & DUT TO HOST BUSINESS BREAKFAST WITH KZN MEC REV. MUSA ZONDI
Date: 01 July 2025 The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI), in partnership with the Department of Information and Corporate Management (ICM) at the Durban University of Technology, will host a high-level Business Breakfast in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic…
A new AI frontier: Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)
At its most fundamental level, Artificial Superintelligence has cutting-edge cognitive functions and highly developed thinking skills more advanced than any human. A typical example of Artificial Superintelligence is J.A.R.V.I.S from the Iron Man movies, which acted as Tony Stark’s AI assistant and later became Vision (a super being?).
DUT, MKRI and MerSETA Launch Groundbreaking Smart Robotics Lab
19 June, 2025. Durban, South Africa – In a significant stride towards future-focused education and innovation, the Durban University of Technology (DUT), in partnership with the Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and…