Automation threatens one-third of SA jobs

The impact of digital technologies on jobs and economies is an important topic for South Africa as new local research indicates that more than a third of jobs in this country may be automated. An Accenture report, “Reworking the Revolution: Are you ready to...

Payment modernisation on the cards

Digital and mobile economies of the future requires that South Africa look to the next generation of payments infrastructure to fulfil developmental goals and remain competitive in the global economy. This is according to BankservAfrica, which has made it a key...

Calling all resellers: vote for your favourites

South Africa’s IT resellers are urged to name their favourite vendors and distributors, giving them the opportunity to win one of the coveted titles in the Channelwise Awards. The annual awards recognise the vendors and distributors who best met the needs of...

M&A transactions lowest since 2012

Sub-Saharan Africa investment banking fees reached $527,9-million during 2017, 0,1% less than the value recorded during 2016. This is according to Thomson Reuters’ the 2017 investment banking analysis for the sub-Saharan Africa region, which also found that fees...

The issue of trust in a tech world

The speed of technological change is accelerating convenience at the expense of trust, raising questions about tech companies’ values, intentions and responsibility to consumers. This was one of the topics debated by a panel of participants at the World Economic...

Recycling reduces environmental impact

On International Mobile Phone Recycling Day, South Africans are urged to consider recycling the goods these gifts have replaced, or donating them for refurbishment. The Global E-Waste Monitor 2017, released by a specialised agency of the United Nations, estimates that...