Cell C responds to S&P downgrade

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global has released a report downgrading Cell C to D (Default), while its rating of Cell C’s senior secured bonds are now rated at Default (D). Cell C has issued the following statement: “The suspension of interest...

AhMyth malware pops up on app stores

ESET researchers have discovered instances of spyware based on the open-source espionage tool called AhMyth. This particular spyware was posing as an internet radio app playing very specific Balochi music; however, the spying capabilities may be easily attached to any...

Prizes up for grabs in fintech competition

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched the 2019 Global Fintech Hackcelerator @ Southern Africa competition. The Global Fintech Hackcelerator, powered by KPMG Matchi, is a fintech acceleration programme that creates a platform for fintech firms to...

Calls to protect women from fraud

With the number of female fraud victims on the rise in South Africa, it’s time to give the issue attention. This is the word from Manie van Schalkwyk, executive director of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), who points out that the...

Millennials and the ‘shooting star syndrome

Similar to an individual’s view of the clear night sky, every organisation has a unique “constellation” of stars that constitutes its universe of talent and defines its competitive advantage over other organisations. How can your organisation...

Free online 5G, 4IR training from Huawei

Kathy Gibson is at Huawei in Woodmead – Huawei and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) are partnering to offer free online and onsite training in 5G and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. The announcement is the result...