African IT spend set to bounce back in 2017

ICT spending in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) is forecast to total $243-billion in 2017, according to the latest insights presented today by International Data Corporation (IDC). Hosting its annual ‘IDC Predictions’ event at Dubai’s Burj...

SITA comments on SA Connect tender cancellation

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has issued the following statement on the cancellation of the first phase of the SA Connect tender: SITA was approached by Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) to commence with the process to...

HIV dashboard to improve viral load monitoring

The first national CD4/viral load monitoring dashboard has been launched in South Africa to help doctors and nurses keep a close eye on the health of HIV/Aids patients and reduce fatalities caused by illnesses linked to the epidemic. The dashboard was launched in...

Smartphones top picks for Black Friday

When the holiday stocking-stuffing season officially kicks off this Friday, tech-savvy US shoppers are in for a treat, as smartphone competitors figure to begin offering special package deals and discounts on those devices. As they head to retail outlets and shop...

Online banking fraud takes just one click

Most South Africans using online banking facilities are by now aware of the risks of online banking fraud. Banks are continuously upgrading their security measures to protect their clients, and engaging in awareness campaigns to prevent clients from being defrauded...

Massive opportunities as the world connects

The world is getting more and more connected and there are still huge investment opportunities for the private sector to connect the unconnected. This is according to the ITU’s flagship “Measuring the Information Society Report”, recognised as the...