Aug 15, 2013
Earlier this year, search engine giant Google teamed up with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to launch a pilot project using TV “white space” technology. The aim of this test is to demonstrate that the white spaces spectrum – which is...
Jul 2, 2013
Investment in properly licensed software pays huge dividends. According to a Business Software Alliance (BSA) study, even just a 1% increase in the use of properly licensed software could add R2-billion to the South African economy. The use of genuine software...
Jun 28, 2013
It appears that the June sales of notebooks have been hard hit by the weakness of the rand, as buyers hold back on purchases, hoping the exchange rate might improve. This is the opinion of Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who says: “The rand/dollar...
Jun 28, 2013
The US and international investors should engage proactively with Africa’s private sector to develop the continent. This is the message from Tony Elumelu, chairman of the most diversified investment groups in Africa, part of a delegation of high profile African...
Jun 11, 2013
As the rand continues its weakening trend against the US dollar, economists have predicted greater potential for local manufacturers to compete positively with imports. “While the weak rand may present certain advantages for exporters, the reality is that local...
