FMF and the myths around SAA

Three myths are taking hold in the media and among other commentators as to why SAA cannot be closed down, according to a statement from the Free Market Foundation’s (FMF). FMF’s executive director Leon Louw says: “This is another example of the...
Counting the hidden cost of a data breach

Counting the hidden cost of a data breach

The average cost of a data breach in South Africa is R36,5-million, up from R32-million in the 2017 report, while the average number of breached records increased by 6,31% to 21 090. Meanwhile, the hidden cost of data breaches includes lost business, negative impact...

Live drone show launches Absa brand

Absa and Intel partnered last night to host what they believe was the first live drone show in Africa. The event celebrated the renaming of Barclays Africa Group to Absa Group, which also started trading under its new name and new share code (ABG) on the Johannesburg...

Broadcom acquires CA for $18,9bn

Semiconductor device supplier Broadcom will acquire CA Technologis for $18,9-billion in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, CA’s shareholders will receive $44.50 per share in cash. This...

SA users concerned about online tracking

The monitoring capabilities of mobile apps are becoming a concern for South African users, many of whom are worried that the apps on their connected devices might be able to track them down, watch what they’re doing, or share their data. But these dangers could...

Censorship Bill should be sent back, says ISPA

The Film and Publications Amendment Bill approved by the National Assembly in March 2018 is a classic example of good intentions gone bad. That’s according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) which says the draft...