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5G could ignite smart city development in South Africa
Looking for real estate investment opportunities around the world? The secret is to think “smart”. The term “smart city” is coming up more and more frequently in real estate and investment circles. Cities either claim to be or are aspiring…
5 Ways to avoid Shadow IT
What is Shadow IT? It is technology used within an organisation without explicit approval — could be aptly termed as the modern Trojan horse! Since these technologies are not IT-approved, they have the potential to allow ransomware and malware to…
FNB customers use digital channels to win $5.7 million LOTTO jackpot
On 18 January 2018, South African bank, First Nation Bank (FNB), revealed that two lucky customers had won over R 70 million in successive LOTTO Powerball Draws after buying their tickets on FNB Online Banking and the FNB Banking App.…
Partech Ventures launch $70 million African tech fund
On 18 January 2018, global investment firm, Partech Ventures, announced the launch of its Partech Africa fund, which has already secured above $70 million towards its target size of $120 million, making it the first technology fund of such size…
Focus on digital skills, technology to reignite South Africa’s manufacturing sector
The manufacturing industry’s role in the South African economy has seen a long and sustained decline: from contributing nearly a quarter of GDP in the 1980s, the sector added a mere 13% to the country’s GDP in 2016. Job creation…
Moving to a paperless business
Information, particularly the careful control and management of it, has always been at the heart of running an efficient and successful business. Yet while the move from paper-based commerce to digital has brought benefits, the real rewards are reserved for…
How to apply for your South African Smart ID Card at your local bank
Late last year a rumour speculating that the green ID book was no longer accepted surfaced. This was later confirmed as a hoax. Have you got your new Smart ID Card yet? Now you can apply for your new ID…
Innovating to meet the service demands of the traveling customer
Arranging a vacation is often categorised as a stressful activity – from the planning process to the booking and traveling, enjoying the “holiday of a lifetime” can be disrupted by a number of factors. Some factors are out of customers’…
Ford to invest USD $11 billion into electric cars
According to a report by BBC, American automobile manufacturers, Ford, has revealed that it will increase its investment in electric vehicles to $11bn (£8bn) in the next five years, by doing so the company will be more than doubling a…
It’s time to meet digital disruption head-on
Digital disruption is the current buzzword in the IT industry, but what does it really mean? It could be described as a transformation that is caused by emerging digital technologies and business models. These innovative new technologies and models impact…
Digital revolution holds bright promises for Africa
Internet penetration is creeping up in Africa, bringing the prospect of digital dividends to a continent long marked by digital divides. “Africa has reached a penetration which has broken the barrier of 15%, and that’s important,” says Nii Quaynor, a…
IT spending projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 4.5 percent from 2017, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Global IT spending growth began to turn around in 2017, with continued growth expected over…
Gartner: Worldwide PC shipments drops for 6th consecutive year
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 71.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017, a 2 percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2016, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, 2017 PC shipments surpassed 262.5 million units,…
Logistics marketplace launches in Kenya
Bwala Africa Group, a Nairobi-based logistics marketplace has been launched in Kenya to allow its users to hire cars, trucks and delivery vans and source for repairs, service and maintenance, and link them up to trusted mechanics and genuine spare…
Gartner: Worldwide semiconductor revenue forecast to grow 7.5% in 2018
Worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to total $451 billion in 2018, an increase of 7.5 per cent from $419 billion in 2017, according to Gartner, Inc. This represents a near doubling of Gartner’s previous estimate of 4 per cent growth…
Benefits of using wireless networks for the needs of seaports
As a major entry point into countries across the world, seaports are one of the most preferred methods for transporting goods and cargo for international trade. Clothes, technology, cars and food are often brought in by the thousands through these…
