Rwanda reaps global e-commerce benefits

Internet users in emerging markets outnumber those in developed markets by a ratio of 2:1. Yet many emerging markets have struggled to access the benefits of digital commerce. The global market in digital commerce is estimated to reach more than $3-trillion this year,...

Chip shortages, Brexit, unrest dampen PC market

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) came in negative in the fourth quarter of 2018, with the market declining by 5,8% YoY and totaling 19,6-million units, according to International Data Corporation...

Absa warns of increased banking risks

Absa has urged customers to always be vigilant against any attempt to dupe them into handing over their “keys to the safe” – card PIN, card CVV, card One Time PIN (OTP), online banking PIN or online banking password – to third parties. The bank...

Input on crypto assets policy invited

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), National Treasury (NT), South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last week released a consultation paper on crypto assets. Commonly referred to as...

Learners to represent SA at International Science Fair

Two teenage boys have won their place to represent South Africa at the 2019 Taiwan International Science Fair, after showcasing science projects of exceptional quality at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). Michael Dennis (18) from...

IBM and partners aim for healthcare blockchain

Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), PNC Bank and IBM have announced a new collaboration to design and create a network using blockchain technology to improve transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry. The aim is to create an...