Crypto exchange VALR gets regulatory CASP license
VALR, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, announced that it has been granted both a Category I and Category II license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). The FSCA...
How Meta is preparing for SA elections
Over many years, Meta has developed a comprehensive approach to elections on our platforms, writes Balkissa Ide Siddo, public policy director: sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. But we know that no two elections are the same. That's why our team is developing a tailored...
Electric vehicle sales see triple-digit growth
During the first half (H1) of 2021, 2,6-million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold on a global basis, up 160% on H1 2020, according to Canalys's latest report. EVs include fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The growth of EV sales far exceeded...
NFT market set for massive increase
The already booming NFT (non-fungible token) market will experience a massive increase in volume over the next 12 months as more major investors begin to pile in. The prediction from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, follows the announcement by...
How concerned are users about privacy?
Kaspersky analysed anonymised data, voluntarily provided by Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results reflect which services and platforms' Internet users have the most privacy...
Eastern Cape’s young scientists shine
An astonishing 70% of people living in informal settlements want to use recycled wastewater to grow their own food. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of around 80 projects showcased at the provincial Eastern Cape Eskom Expo...
Northern Cape youngsters showcase innovation in science
Washing hands has become common during the Covid-19 pandemic – as it should. But not all soaps are effective. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of some 79 such projects showcased at the provincial Northern Cape Eskom Expo...
Speedcast wins mine connectivity contract
Speedcast has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mining Company Katanga (MCK Sarl) is a Congolese mining...
Cloud trends set the scene for SA’s business growth
South African companies moved quickly to the cloud in 2020, and this momentum is set to continue in 2021, according to the IDC South African Public Cloud Market study 2021-2025. Cloud deployments underwent rapid growth in 2020 as enterprises raced to connect...
Tablet sales set to slow
Tablet market shipments reached 11,8-million units in EMEA in the second quarter of 2021, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a 1,7% YoY decline, the first negative quarter since the start of the pandemic. A slowdown in consumer demand...
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20 years in SA for O’Keeffe & Swartz
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The cost of data roaming
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New organisational structure for 3M Africa
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Oracle announces new Exalytics system
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Hitachi Data Systems unveils new solutions
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Speedy service key for Tracker
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Look to Africa to grow the channel
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