The truth behind Cash In Transit heists

The truth behind Cash In Transit heists

Many South Africans are still reeling from the recent bout of Cash In Transit heists in and around Johannesburg. The violence is unspeakable, the targets are often left for dead, and although some arrests have been made, no real action has been taken to stop these...
Emerging tech an opportunity and threat for SA youth

Emerging tech an opportunity and threat for SA youth

The key to fighting high unemployment among the youth is to forge an alliance among businesses, educators and the youth to build the skills that lead to entry-level jobs in future growth sectors, according to Maura Feddersen, PwC Strategy and Economist.. This means...
SA employers ‘reserved’ on hiring intentions

SA employers ‘reserved’ on hiring intentions

South African employers report modest hiring intentions for the July-September time frame. While 12% of employers expect to increase staffing levels, 8% anticipate a decrease and 80% forecast no change. Once the data is adjusted to allow for seasonal variation, the...
Altron continues on the acquisition trail

Altron continues on the acquisition trail

Continuing on its expansion into ICT services, Altron has announced it has acquired Microsoft Gold Certified partner iS Partners for R225-million, effective 1 July. The acquisition also includes iS Partners subsidiaries Karabina Solutions and Zetta Business Solutions....
What South Africans love to buy online

What South Africans love to buy online

New research from price comparison website PriceCheck has revealed what items top the list for South Africans when they go online shopping, as well as their most prominent habits. PriceCheck has about 2,5-million people a month using its services. “South...
Tech entrepreneurs key to balancing social inequality

Tech entrepreneurs key to balancing social inequality

While South Africa has made impressive social gains since the end of apartheid, levels of poverty and inequality remain untenably high. If the country is to overcome these difficulties, it must foster an environment that encourages tech-based entrepreneurship....