Political interference is collapsing state-owned companies
With economists warning that South Africa is on the brink of an economic crisis, new research has backed this up stating that state-owned companies (SOCs) are “on a direct path to collapse” unless urgent reforms end political interference, hold shareholder...
Uncertified imports undermine SA’s electrical sector
Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) uncovered thousands of rands worth of non-compliant electrical goods. But this represents only a fraction of the...
Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises
The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...
Modest rebound for the BETI in October
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...
Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom - Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom...
Teraco in world first with 120MW solar power plant
In a world first for a data centre operator, Teraco has started construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State, creating its own sustainable energy source. The plant is expected to come online in late 2026. “Driving renewable energy...
Delving into the stresses and challenges of entrepreneurs
A new report from venture capitalist firm, Flourish Ventures, provides a unique glimpse into the passions, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms of early-stage entrepreneurs across 13 African countries. Surveying more than 160 startup founders – Passion and...
Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative
There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...
Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware
Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...
Africa prepares for 5.5G
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...
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CSAD appointed as AccessData distributor into Africa
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What you need to know about cryptocurrency
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Ethical, responsible technology an organisational imperative
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MIP integrates chat functionality
MIP Holdings has introduced a new chat feature into its administration systems. The chat functionality is integrated into MIP's solutions, allowing companies to add value to their business users and their customers alike. "There has been so much hype around companies...
Rack Centre doubles capacity at Lagos campus
Rack Centre has announced the completion of the doubling of its IT load capacity to 1,5 MW at its Lagos campus, further serving cloud providers, content providers, and enterprise customers with additional 600 square metres of data centre white space. The facility...
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