MTN goes to court over Nigerian fine

MTN has decided to challenge the $3,9-billion fine levied by the Nigerian Communications Commission in court. The fine, which was originally $5,2-billion, or $200 000.00 for each unsubscribed user, was later reduced to $3,9-billion. However, MTN states today that it...
Medical data breaches widespread

Medical data breaches widespread

Stolen medical information is a much more widespread issue than previously thought, affecting 18 out of 20 industries examined in the just-released “Verizon 2015 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report”. However, most organisations outside of the...

What was on SA’s mind in 2015?

Loadshedding and xenophobia were top of mind for South Africans in 2015. This is according to Google’s annual Zeitgeist, a look at 2015 through the collective eyes of the world on the web, offering a perspective on the year’s major events and hottest...

Personal cloud set to drive growth

The world personal cloud market is estimated to garner revenue of $89,9-billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 33,1% during 2015-2020. According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled “World Personal Cloud Market- Opportunities and Forecasts,...

Cyber security spend will rise in 2016

Each year organisations increase spending on cyber security protection to keep their businesses, their data and their users’ safe, according to global analyst firm Ovum. It is a commitment that continues to be threatened by security attacks ranging from...

PR needed to build African brands

The compelling story of Africa and other emerging economies can only be told effectively when the emerging economies appreciate the role of country brands where people are proud of their country and have a strong sense of unity.  This brand and its story will greatly...