Cybersecurity tips for a happy New Year
Some people may feel down when the long-awaited New Year does not really bring anything new and keeping their resolutions after the holiday is no easier than before it. When it is not yet possible to dramatically change a lifestyle, it can be better to focus on...
CryptoExpress App users can withdraw cash at ATMs
Global payment company Paycorp has partnered with digital currency payment institution Triple-A to allow CryptoExpress app users to make cash withdrawals at over 3 000 ATMs in South Africa. This gives digital currency holders a simple and practical way to convert...
GenAI and its impact on payments
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) raises a number of issues that the payment industry needs to be aware of. Tony Craddock, director-general of The Payments Association, weighs in. The rise of certain technologies like generative AI in 2023 has heralded a...
Samsung unveils ‘AI for All’ vision at CES 2024
Samsung Electronics has shared its vision for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology will enable people to experience their devices more intuitively and conveniently than ever before. Presenting the ideas at a press conference at CES 2024, Samsung teamed up with...
Top concerns for SA internet users and what that means for business
When Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn first invented the internet communication protocols we use today (back in 1980), I doubt they realised the impact this technology would have on our lives. By Ntai Khojane, regional sales executive for sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco As we...
MTN SA launches Skills Academy
MTN South Africa has launched the MTN Skills Academy, a platform aiming to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age. Providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas such as coding, web development, digital...
New tech helps consumers select top estate agents
BestAgent.co.za, a recently-launched online platform, is offering property buyers and sellers a new way to decide on the best agent to use by introducing innovative technology that transforms how they navigate the real estate industry. In a market with more than 45...
Bolt upgrades driver safety with rider verification
Bolt is testing its new rider verification feature to upgrade driver safety, and in-app feature that implements a stringent verification process for new riders joining the Bolt platform. New riders to the platform will be asked to take a selfie before they are able to...
Cybersecurity tips for kids and parents for a safe festive season
While parents and schools have measures in place to keep children safe at school, on the playground and at home, it's important to remember cybercriminals don't take a break during weekends and school holidays, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa....
Is there a bully in your child’s pocket?
The upcoming school holidays mean it will soon be time for children to leave early mornings and homework behind. Parents and guardians should be aware, however, that along with the significant safety and entertainment benefits of cellphones comes the threat of your...
ACSA announces festive season hand baggage regulations
The aviation industry is rallying behind a crucial initiative by Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) to strengthen hand baggage regulations, aligning them with aviation safety and compliance standards. These regulations, applicable throughout ACSA's entire airport...
Talk to kids about internet safety
In a world where we are more connected than ever, it's important to ensure that the oldest members of the family right down to the youngest have the skills to stay safe online. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: sub-Saharan Africa at Trend Micro, shares tips and...