Corruption stifles investment in the future

“Corruption does not invest in the future, it kills the future.” This is the word from Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, speaking at the World Peace Summit of Global Leaders. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated $116-billion a...

One in 10 now use cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency, often associated with “geeks” or those looking to raise cash quickly, has turned into a popular payment method. According to a recent report from Kaspersky Lab, one in 10 people (13%) have now used it to make a purchase. However, cybercriminals are...

Calling all resellers: cast your vote now

It’s that time of the year when the Channelwise Awards recognise and salute the cream of our industry. The annual awards are based on the valued and trusted opinion of South Africa’s reseller community. “Please take the time to do the survey and vote to ensure that...

App services critical in a DevOps-driven multi-cloud world

Organisations regard application services as being vital for cloud adoption and, indeed, their ultimate success in today’s app-driven digital economy. This is according to the fifth annual “State of Application Services’ report by F5 Networks, which looks at the way...

RPA leader urges greater focus on automation skills in SA

UiPath has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s intention to introduce automation training at primary school level – although, while robotic process automation revolution is underway, the necessary skills are lacking. The President said: “Over the next six...

Greenpeace condemns offshore oil exploration

Greenpeace has condemned the exploration of offshore oil, urging a focus on renewable energy. The organisation was responding to the announcement that French oil giant Total has just made a significant oil and gas discovery 175 km off the southern coast of South...