MiVoice app is SA’s first free digital wallet
An estimated 23,5% of South Africans are unbanked, which brings several personal and economic disadvantages. In a concerted effort to change this situation, MiVoice, the world's first fully mobile HR management solution for domestic employees, has designed South...
Cybercrime pandemic ‘a superhighway for SA youth’
Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing businesses and consumers in 2021. It is estimated that it's going to cost the world's businesses and consumers $6-trillion this year, and more than $10-trillion by 2025. To fight this scourge, the world currently needs...
Mobile money set to take SA by storm
Mobile money has seen massive uptake in Africa over the last decade, however, South Africa has lagged due to the country's stringent banking legislation, which has been a significant barrier to entry. By Jaco Saunders, commercial director at MACmobile However, the...
Electric vehicle terms you’ll soon need to know
With the advent of electric vehicles in the mainstream, and the inevitable rise of EV population on South African roads comes some confusing terminology even the most avid petrolhead might grapple with. Jaguar South Africa deconstructs the alphabet soup and offers...
The best way to set up your office Wi-Fi network
When it comes to connecting your office to the rest of the world, it requires a bit more forethought than simply looking for an Internet service provider (ISP) and hoping for the best. By Matthew Campbell, head of SME and FTTH at Seacom Sure, finding a reliable ISP...
Better connected: the pathway to a tech-driven future
In the past year, connectivity has taken the spotlight. It turbo-charged our resilience and accelerated digital adoption bringing much needed services and resources to people during the most challenging period in recent history. By Mohammed Amin, senior...
Unemployment drives unrest in South Africa
In the midst of South Africa's deep unrest, 15th July is World Youth Skills Day. Tragically, the country's youth unemployment rate reached a new record of 32,6%, the highest since the quarterly labour force survey began in 2008, totalling 7,24-million people out of...
How close are we really to the Internet of the future?
The Internet has changed our lives, transforming the way we work, learn and have fun. During the pandemic, network traffic increased between 25% and 45%: 100 countries adopted confinement plans, 1,2-billion students switched to online learning and 60% of companies had...
Lamna offers loans against non-fungible tokens
South African asset-backed lender Lamna Financial believes it is one of the first in the world, and the first in Africa, to offer loan advances against non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An NFT is a unit of data stored on a blockchain. This certifies it as unique and...
Getting what you pay for when it comes to home fibre
That frustrating moment when the connection drops in the middle of an important Zoom meeting with a client, or your favourite TV show fails to stream after a long, tiring day. Having a slow Internet connection is a pain we've all had to deal with. But why should we,...
10 ways to help you reduce your carbon footprint
Today, people are rethinking their relationship with nature and the latest sustainability research commissioned by Mastercard has shown a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve. The study revealed...
Understanding your credit score and how it works
What is a credit score? A credit score, also known as a credit rating, is a number that reflects the likelihood of you repaying money you want to borrow. By Annelene Dippenaar, chief legal and compliance officer at Experian Africa Lenders like banks and credit card...