SA, Tanzania commit to economic co-operation

South Africa and Tanzania have committed to deepen and strengthen economic ties through expanded trade and investment with a goal of achieving decent livelihoods in both countries. President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Tanzanian counterpart, President John Pombe Magufuli,...

Bitcoin and the current hype cycle

Global cryptocurrency exchange Luno has seen an 60% quarter-to-quarter increase in new customers despite ongoing bitcoin price volatility. In the past week, the price of bitcoin dropped to around R173 000 after highs of R188 000 in the past month. Marius Reitz,...

Fak’ugesi to showcase Cultural Economies Conference

A Cultural Economies Conference will take place on 5 and 6 September 2019, presented by the Goethe-Institut South Africa in Johannesburg’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, as part of the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival running from...
All the winners at Lenovo Channel Awards

All the winners at Lenovo Channel Awards

Lenovo held its second annual Channel Awards last night, naming its top partners in South Africa and SADC (Southern African Development Community). Lenovo Southern Africa GM Thibault Dousson reiterated the company’s commitment to partnering. “In South Africa and...

SA engineers redefine the game of golf

The golfing industry, a $13,4-billion market according to the 2019 World Golf Report, has undergone significant shifts in design thinking and player engagement. Golfing estates and institutions have been looking for intelligent technology platforms that enhance the...

Battery theft closes more than 100 cell towers

MTN has had to close 53 base stations permanently as a result of damage and vandalism, with another 89 cell towers awaiting repair and replacements for stolen batteries. There is some good news, though: as a result of the recent focused attention on the epidemic of...