Mobile ransomware sees massive growth

The global nightmare of ransomware shows no sign of slowing down, with the volume of mobile ransomware rising more than three-fold (3,5 times) during the first few months of the year, according to Kaspersky Lab’s Malware Report for Q1, 2017. The number of mobile...

Innovative entrepreneurs shortlisted

FNB Business, in association with Endeavor South Africa, has shortlisted entrepreneurs for the FNB Business Innovation Awards. The competition is aimed at at businesses that are able to demonstrate real innovation that has the potential to change the way an industry...
SA could add to economic growth

SA could add to economic growth

South Africa’s economy could grow by an additional 0,17%, ending up $770-million larger within 10 years, if it were to join the Information Technology Agreement–an international pact eliminating tariffs on hundreds of information and communications...

Parbhoo to lead Westcon-Comstor in SA

Rakesh Parbhoo has been appointed as the new CEO of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, effective 1 August 2017. Interim CEO Guy Whitcroft, who took up the reins a year ago after long-time MD Paul Conradie retired following a stroke, will leave the company on 31 May. An...
Individual labels raise awareness

Individual labels raise awareness

Amarula is releasing a special edition of 400 000 bottles with an individualised elephant on the label, aimed at raising awareness for the same number of endangered African elephants. The African elephant has been the icon of Amarula Cream Liqueur since its inception....

Westcon-Comstor negotiations are still on

The Datatec group is still negotiating to sell Westcon-Comstor, accounting for about 74% of its revenues, for more than $800-million. The Group’s trading was materially affected in the last quarter by the roll out of the SAP ERP system and business process...