Flat revenues for FinTech market

The 125 global companies that comprise IDC’s 2014 FinTech Rankings index brought in almost $172-billion in revenues – essentially flat over 2013. Meanwhile, IDC estimates that total addressable spending in financial services – that is, spending on...

Africa touted as ‘next China’ in retail

The African continent is experiencing rapid retail expansion, and is being compared to China in 1987 when it was predicated to be the next big thing. AT Kearney’s 2015 Global Retail Development Index has listed Sub-Saharan Africa as the ‘big story’...

Relief for ransomware victims

Kaspersky Lab has added an additional 14 031 decryption keys to the repository noransom.kaspersky.com, enabling all users who have fallen victim to CoinVault and Bitcryptor ransomware to retrieve their encrypted data without having to pay bitcoins to criminals in...

Social innovation to solve social issues

Open Streets Cape Town has partnered with Red Bull Amaphiko to bring the first ever Social Innovation Festival to Langa on 8 November 2015. Using “Open Streets” as a platform, the festival will showcase the creations of talented South African visionaries...
Massive ozone hole in 2015

Massive ozone hole in 2015

The 2015 Antarctic ozone hole area was larger and formed later than in recent years, according to scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

FNB, Visa see credit card fraud decline

Anti-fraud measures have reduced credit card fraud at FNB by 39%. However, research shows that there is still a need for consumer education and awareness when it comes to customers protecting their cards. “We are seeing positive trends in the reduction of credit...