BRIC tourism boosts SA economy

The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations have made significant inroads in South Africa’s tourism industry, which in turn has also generated business and economic growth. Compared to other foreign visitors, BRIC visitors have a lower propensity to visit...

Cybercrims use cameras, printers for DDoS attacks

Kaspersky Lab has published its latest report on botnet-assisted DDoS attacks for the second quarter of 2018. Over the last three months, the company’s experts have observed cybercriminals recall old vulnerabilities, make use of cameras and printers for DDoS...

Strong quarter for business monitors

The second quarter of 2018 was another strong period for sales of desktop monitors through distribution in Western Europe with outstanding +10% year-on-year growth and business models driving the trend, according to the latest data published by Context. Q2 2018 volume...

Data, payments drive Vodacom revenue

Vodacom Group added 2,5-million customers during the quarter ended 30 June 2018 – 1,5-million in South Africa and 1-million in its international operations, to reach 76,5-million customers; up 10,3% year on year. Group data revenue increased 9,9%, with international...

Wikipedia to boost focus on African communities

The annual Wikimania 2018 conference came to close in Cape Town with a renewed commitment by attendees to create more equity and bridge knowledge gaps across Wikipedia. Over 700 attendees from 60 countries met during the course of the event to explore the theme of...

Cyber risks top entertainment concerns

The latest annual Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 reveals that cyber incidents are a top concern for the entertainment industry with 33% of 39 respondents pointing to the worrisome risk. Natural catastrophes with the same 33% of responses occupy the Number 2 spot since...