Mustek reports lower revenue
Mustek has reported revenue of R8,51-billion for the year ended 30 June 2024, down 16% from the R10,13-billion in 2023. Gross profit percentage decreased to 12,2%, from 13,9% last year. Headline earnings per share 67,13 cents, down 82,1% from 2023’s 357,18 cents....
Key trends in IoT
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DFA, Vumatel come together under Maziv umbrella
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Rain makes formal offer for Telkom – updated
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Cloud security a growing concern
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Financial phishing still on the rise
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SA improves digital quality of life
The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that South Africa ranks 66th in the world regarding digital wellbeing, out of 117 countries or 92% of the global population. Out of the five fundamental digital life pillars, South Africa's...
Youth urged to embrace STEAMI opportunities
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Circular economy expected to boost profits
A recent survey by Gartner found that 74% of supply chain leaders expect profits to increase between now and 2025 as a result of applying circular economy principles. On average, supply chain organisations have been applying circular economy principles for three years...
Residential rental market still resilient
Amidst a slowing economic recovery and rising interest rates, the residential rental market is proving to be surprisingly resilient, according to recent data released by TPN Credit Bureau. The TPN Residential Rental Market Monitor for the second quarter of 2022...
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