Yahsat satellite extends African broadband

In a move to expand its current coverage area across the Middle East, Africa, and South West and Central Asia, UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has announced plans to launch its third satellite – extending its commercial Ka-band coverage to an...

Mxit steadies on 4,9m active users

Mxit has released its annual Insights Pack for media and brand advertisers, confirming the position that the brand holds in the market.The newest version has received a large number of downloads, despite a decline in year-on-year monthly active users to 4,9-million in...

GE invests R700m in SA skills, SMEs

GE South Africa is to invest R700-million in two initiatives, which will enable the growth of critical skills and the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. Of the total amount, R500-million will be allocated to the creation of a research...

Broadband project visits Nelson Mandela Bay

The company behind the multi-billion rand rollout of South Africa’s largest long-distance open access fibre optic network arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay this week to interview potential candidates for its internationally accredited Fibre Optic Training Programme. Fibre...
New threats in the connected home

New threats in the connected home

The connected home is a reality – and it’s a potential security risk. Fortinet has released the results of a global survey that probes homeowners about key issues pertaining to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Free MTN money transfers through retailers

Pick n Pay and MTN have announced a new partnership which will bring free money transfers and simple, low-cost banking to millions of South African consumers, primarily benefiting those who are currently excluded from the formal banking system. By signing up to a new...