Telkom ploughs R1bn into BCX

Telkom ploughs R1bn into BCX

Telkom will provide R1-billion to Business Connexion (BCX) as working capital to settle debts and fund further expansion. In a statement, Telkom says: “This is aligned with our announced strategy of integrating our enterprise business with BCX as our go-to-market...
1bn Yahoo users under attack

1bn Yahoo users under attack

As many as 1-billion Yahoo users could have been exposed in a three-year old security breach that the company disclosed yesterday. Bob Lord, chief information security officer of Yahoo, yesterday issued a statement confirming that the company has conducted an...
Risk drivers for Africa in 2017

Risk drivers for Africa in 2017

Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business risks across southern Africa in 2017. Governance improvements and the embedding of certain democratic practices and norms will limit the...
Hopes for 2017 jobs growth

Hopes for 2017 jobs growth

South African employers report cautiously optimistic hiring intentions for the next three months, with 13% of employers forecasting an increase in staffing levels, 5% expecting a decrease, and 80% anticipating no change. Once the data is adjusted to allow for seasonal...
African tech trends for 2017

African tech trends for 2017

What technology trends are going to be relevant for Africa in the year ahead? Frost & Sullivan looks at the technology landcape from an African perspective, what it actually means for the market in its application and the wider implications in its development and...
Woolley gets Dell EMC post

Woolley gets Dell EMC post

Doug Woolley is to take on the leadership of Dell EMC South Africa in February 2017, following the merger of Dell and EMC in September. Woolley was the country manager of Dell SA, while Jonas Bogoshi headed up EMC. There has been no indication yet of Bogoshi’s future...