FakesApp spreads scams, fake news on WhatsApp

Check Point researchers have discovered a vulnerability in WhatsApp that allows a threat actor to intercept and manipulate messages sent by those in a group or private conversation. By doing so, attackers can put themselves in a position of immense power to not only...

Samsung debuts new Galaxy Note9

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its newest addition: the Samsung Galaxy Note9. “The impact mobile technology has had on business in the last decade is extraordinary and continuously evolving, driven by converging technologies that fuel innovation,” says Craige...

SA customer service at an all-time high

South Africa’s customer experience professionals are slowly emerging as some of the best in the world, and the data is there to back up the claim. Sarina de Beer, MD Ask Afrika, says: “Service levels are at their best ever, with satisfaction ratings of...

SA agritech aims for Florida citrus industry

Aerobotics is a South African agritech company which has developed an early warning smart scouting platform to help farmers identify potential pest and disease issues in tree crops. Farmers are seeing the value in being able to find early stage problems, with 40% of...

Winners of the 2018 GirlCodeHack

Girlcode, a social enterprise that aims to empower young girls and women through technology, has announced the national winners of it its fifth annual Hackathon. The grand prize-winning team, ‘Lightbulb’ from, Johannesburg, will be going to the Women in Tech...

Alibaba’s Ma encourages African entrepreneurs

Kathy Gibson reports – Africa has massive opportunities that will be unlocked by entrepreneurs. That’s the word from Alibaba founder and chairman Jack Ma, announcing a $10-million prize fund for African entrepreneurs in Johannesburg this evening. The Netpreneur Prize...