TymeBank reaches profitability in under five years
TymeBank reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. It is believed to be the first digital bank to break even in South Africa and on the continent. "We are extremely proud of our achievement,...
Gates Foundation announces largest budget ever
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest annual budget to date, of $8,6-billion. With global health budgets in decline overall, a portion of the additional funding will go toward advancing global health innovations that will save and improve...
E-commerce comes of age in the pandemic
South Africa's retail sector has entered the age of e-commerce, with total online retail sales expected to reach R42-billion by the end of 2021. From the rise of contactless payments to the boom in social commerce, the pandemic has significantly altered consumer...
All cyberthreats now part of a connected ransomware delivery system
The gravitational force of ransomware's black hole is pulling in other cyberthreats to form one massive, interconnected ransomware delivery system - with significant implications for IT security. This is one of the findings from the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, written...
Why are South Africans shopping the sales?
Boredom and great deals are driving South Africans to the sales this year. According to Finder.com's Black Friday Statistics report, which polled 1 203 South African adults, 47% of then - or an estimated 18,5-million people - will shop the sales for a variety of...
These are the most misspelled brands on the Internet
Whether it's on our food, clothes, or car, we encounter brands every day. One of the key aspects that distinguishes a brand is their name - but some brand names are more recognisable and easier to spell than others. Interested in brand recognition, the business...
Young SA scientist bags a medal in Tunisia
Mia Delport, a grade 8 learner at Oranje Girls High School in the Free State has won a gold medal for her "good hygiene" project at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology (I-FEST2) in Tunisia. Delport participated in the fair virtually, where...
No end in sight to the NFT craze
Despite some ups and downs, the market for non-fungible tokens has exploded this year, drawing more and more attention from investors on a global scale. According to data presented by BlockArabia.com, NFT's 30-day sales volume hit an all-time high of $3,75-billion in...
Bitcoin price rise set to continue into 2022
The Bitcoin price is likely to continue its upwards trajectory until at least the second quarter of 2022 amid continuing global inflation fears. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere, as the world's dominant cryptocurrency hit an all-time...
Massive disconnect between workers and employers on the future of work
Business leaders are significantly more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms than their employees are. Research points to the need for clearer organisational insight into how employees have re-evaluated what they need from their workplace. These...
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Huawei launches eSpace 8950 in SA
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Airtel Money grows in DRC
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Aspect Software launches Mobility Suite
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DCC offers Verbatim’s Nano USB
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently introduced Verbatim’s Store ‘n Stay NANO USB drive to the local market. Available in 32Gb capacity, this drive is one of the smallest available – it’s unobtrusive, snag free and can even be left in a USB port...
Big data: where do you start?
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Moving from data to intelligence
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FTSE4Good recognises Ricoh
Ricoh has made the FTSE4Good Index Series for the eleventh consecutive year. FTSE4Good measures corporate responsibility and facilitates investment in those that meet globally recognised standards. Those standards demand stringent criteria for environmental, social...
Cloud not the best option
Company executives are constantly seeking ways to streamline their business processes and improve efficiencies. Cloud is not the best option to achieve this, it is the only option. This is according to local entrepreneur and Euphoria Telecom CEO George Golding....
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