Know the law when shopping online

In the run-up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores due the convenience that these platforms offer – but they may be unwittingly breaking the law. According to Oliver Facey,...

ACE cable will extend to SA

Orange, together with the other members of the ACE consortium, has announced the start of the next phase of the ACE submarine cable system to expand broadband connectivity and digital services in Africa. For phase II, the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable...

All the winners at AfricaCom Awards 2015

Big winners at yesterday’s AfricaCom Awards for 2015 were Huawei, Project Isizwe and FNB Connect. The competition attracted more entries than ever before, with a number of large projects put forward for the awards. The full list of winners is: * Best Network...

Bytes to deploy City of Cape Town WiFi

Alcatel-Lucent, in partnership with Bytes Systems Integration, is to deploy its advanced IP core routing network technology as Cape Town transforms itself into a fully digital city. As the economic hub of the Western Cape, a major tourist destination and one of the...

Banking trends that are shaping Africa

Despite the current negative sentiments surrounding development prospects in Africa due to China’s economic slowdown, a drop in commodity prices and infrastructure challenges, financial sector leaders and policymakers from across Africa and global market...

Tough times ahead for computer vendors

It looks like there are tough times ahead for many computer companies as the fourth quarter progresses, with many believing sales will drop compared to the fourth quarter last year, or that earnings will be flat. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of The...