Low-cost smartphones to drive e-commerce

Aug 5, 2014

In the coming years, the continued introduction of low-cost smartphones will not only play a significant role in bridging the technology gap between feature phone and smartphone users in Africa, but also fuel South Africa’s e-commerce sector, mirroring the growth...

Sage clamps down on African piracy

Aug 5, 2014

Sage has taken a stand against African piracy, winning three court cases against pirate companies in Maghreb and Francophone Africa. In addition to damages and/or fines totalling several thousand euros, prison terms were handed down. By judgment dated 6 March 2014,...

MTN scores in Ask Afrika survey

Aug 5, 2014

South Africans have voted MTN as one of the country’s most popular technology companies. This is according to the findings of the Ask Afrika survey. The Ask Africa brand winners are based on 15 169 interviews conducted by the Target Group Index, looking at...

Africa is open for investment

Aug 5, 2014

Rapid economic growth, burgeoning populations and increasing urbanisation are occurring across Africa, making it a compelling trade and investment opportunity for US multinationals. This is according to Standard Bank. Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa has exceeded...

Twin challenges for enterprise mobility

Aug 4, 2014

Enterprises face dual pressures when it comes to mobility: they must serve internal stakeholders to increase productivity, while also serving external customers to increase engagement. As a result, they struggle to keep pace with the rapid rate of mobile application...