Cell C signs up Free State for public access WiFi

The Free State Provincial Government and Cell C have signed an agreement that will pave the way to public access WiFi for the province’s citizens. Internet access and digital literacy are widely recognised as enablers of economic participation and improved...

SA signs strategic oil deal with South Sudan

South Africa’s state-owned oil company Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) has signed an exploration and production sharing agreement (EPSA) with South Sudan. The deal will see Block B2 operated by the state-owned Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF), the Ministry of Petroleum and...

Where are SA business travellers heading to?

The fastest growing international business destinations for South African travellers in 2018 were London, Lagos and Mauritius, according to data from Flight Centre Business Travel (FCBT). London saw a spectacular year-on-year growth of 47%, while Lagos and Mauritius...

Datatec expects higher earnings

Datatec expects its underlying earnings per share for the year ended 28 February 2018 will be 6.6 US cents, 12.2 US cents higher than the 5.6 US cents underlying loss per share reported in FY18 and 23.8 US cents higher than the 17.2 US cents underlying loss per share...

Connected wearable shipments to hit 239m in 2023

Shipments of connected wearables reached 116,8-million worldwide in 2018, according to research from Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,4%, total shipments of smartwatches, smart glasses, fitness & activity trackers, smart...

3D augmented reality measures carry-on bags

easyJet has become the first UK airline to offer a feature on its app which enables customers to use 3D augmented reality to scan their cabin bag to check its size before they travel to the airport. The new technology has been introduced to offer customers an easy way...