Issues to consider in fintech deals

South Africa has a highly developed financial services system generally serving the middle to upper end of the market. However, the low penetration of these services at the lower end of the market coupled with the customer opportunities presented by the high...

Startups invited to grow cybersecurity opportunities

Kaspersky Lab has launched a new initiative, the Kaspersky Open Innovations Program, to foster collaboration with innovative tech-based startups, to help accelerate development and generate new business opportunities together. Growing businesses from all over the...

AI in Africa recognised for making a difference

The AI in Africa social impact programme has scooped top prize at the FSACCI Annual Gala Awards in the Coup de Couer category. AI in Africa, a programme from the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation and Fliptin Venture Builder, is about youth designing a better world. The...
Connected vehicle shipments set to rocket

Connected vehicle shipments set to rocket

Worldwide shipments of connected vehicles, which includes options for embedded and aftermarket cellular connectivity, will reach 51,1-million units in 2019, an increase of 45,4% over 2018. In its inaugural connected vehicle forecast, International Data Corporation...

US charges WikiLeaks’ Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been charged in an 18-count superseding indictment on charges relating to illegally obtaining, receiving and disclosing classified information. The US Department of Justice says the superseding indictment alleges that Assange was...

Huawei moves to allay fears

The last week has seen a rash of news and rumours about the future viability of Huawei. US President Donald Trump issued an executive order invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the authority to regulate commerce in...