Repo rate drop welcomed
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...
UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Poor industry participation puts SABS IT standards at risk
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has sounded the alarm that IT standards including printer cartridges, computers, IT accessories, infrastructure and IT security are at risk of being withdrawn if the industry does not actively participate in the relevant...
Despite issues, taxpayers have more faith in SARS
South African taxpayers' trust in the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has increased in 2022, according to PwC South Africa's 2022 Taxing Times Survey. The survey was designed to not only measure corporate taxpayers' recent experiences with SARS, but to also...
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over
Supply chain disruption has become the new normal and unless businesses reconfigure, growing geopolitical tensions, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) demands from consumers, inflation, energy prices, port congestions, and the pandemic will continue to...
HP, Juniper navigate WLAN supply shortages
The wireless LAN market jumped to a new high in the second quarter, eclipsing $2-billion, with HPE Aruba and Juniper Mist overcoming supply constraints to contribute over two-thirds of the shipment growth outside China. According to a new Dell'Oro report, enterprises...
Evidence-based accelerated learning could help children catch up after Covid
African countries could recover over half of the pandemic-related GDP losses caused by the lost earnings from a generation of children whose education has been interrupted, if countries adopt evidence-based "accelerated education" approaches to help children catch up...
Better early childhood development can combat illiteracy
A shocking 3,7-million South African adults are illiterate, concerning statistic in light of growing unemployment and poverty, which currently affect 33,9% and 55,5% of the country's population. International Literacy Day on 8 September serves as a reminder that...
SA should be building on a foundation of digital literacy
In an increasingly online world, digital literacy is key to communicating, connecting, finding employment and accessing services. In South Africa, where the skills gap and the digital divide converge, developing basic literacy skills and digital literacy go hand in...
Gamers in SA, Kenya targeted by malware
In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. Globally, the number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming...
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Jovago.com expands to Mozambique
Africa’s leading online hotel booking platform, Jovago.com, has expanded operations to Mozambique. More than a hundred hotels are already listed on the platform. The entry marks part of the growth scale set for year 2015 that includes opening of six new offices across...
PayU enables call centre payment via phone
Leading electronic payment solution provider in South Africa, PayU, is pleased to announce the signing of a two-way partnership with Callpay, the provider of secure payment technology for call centres. As Callpay continues to expand its presence, the agreement will provide existing and new PayU merchants with a secure way to accept payments over the telephone throughout South Africa.
New security division head at IndigoCube
IndigoCube has announced that Godfrey Kutumela, a leading industry security expert, has been appointed to head up its security division. Ziaan Hattingh, MD of IndigoCube, says the division will be focusing its efforts primarily on the large installed base of SAP in...
Workonline, FibreCo partner for savings
Terrestrial connectivity service provider Workonline Communications has built its success on a combination of highly skilled engineers and strong partnerships with other important network providers. One of these providers is FibreCo Telecommunications, who assists...
LG releases G4 Beat
LG Electronics (LG) officially unveiled its newest variant of its widely praised LG G4 flagship smartphone. The LG G4 Beat retains the best features and functions of the LG G4, delivering value without compromising performance or usability. The LG G4 Beat will make...
Black & Veatch establishes SA operation
Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) leader providing energy, water, and telecommunications solutions, has announced the creation of its local entity, Black & Veatch South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the new local...
Attix5, IS partner on SME offering
International data security and business recovery specialist Attix5 has joined forces with Internet Solutions (IS) to supply it with a cloud backup solution that has been incorporated into the IS Ignite SME business offering. Designed to enable SMEs to do business...
Controlling the data risk of BYOD
Data protection has always been a challenge, even when data flow was, more or less, confined to a closed network system, says Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault. Now, we have the bring your own device (BYOD) era in which your employees and...
Local IAUG chapter announces 2015 conference
The International Avaya Users Group (IAUG) has announced the annual South African Chapter Conference 2015, accommodating 200 Avaya solutions and services users in South Africa and Africa. It will take place from 23 to 26 August 2015 at the Legend Golf and Safari...
Ericsson AHUB to connect African innovators
Ericsson has announced that it will be hosting an innovation station named “Ericsson AHUB” in partnership with Informa at AfricaCom 2015, Cape Town, 17 to 19 November. The innovation station will bring together Africa’s leading entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and angel...
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