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37 per cent of infrastructure investors invest in emerging markets-study
A new report released by the Global Infrastructure Hub, a G20 initiative, has revealed an infrastructure investment gap of US$1 trillion in 10 Compact with Africa countries over the next 22 years. This represents a 42 per cent investment gap;…
Mobile solutions provider Workz opens office in South Africa
Workz Group, the mobile solutions and serialized software company based in Dubai Production City, has announced the opening of its regional sales office in Johannesburg, South Africa in a move intended to serve its growing African client base. The new…
South African companies not taking the cyber threat environment
On a recent visit to BDO in Norway, it struck me that many South African-based businesses and organisations are increasingly exposed to cyber threats and vulnerabilities of which they are blissfully unaware. There is no doubt that we currently find…
This is how low code development helps your business
Low code development platforms make building applications quick and easy enough that even people without any coding knowledge can do it. They also make deploying to multiple platforms, such as tablets, smartphones, laptops, and desktops with a variety of Windows,…
#NDP2030Hackathon – doing it for the country
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA), in partnership with the Presidency, on Friday, 22 June, launched a pioneering hackathon to encourage the development of innovative technology to help the country achieve the goals set out in the National Development Plan…
Nigerian banks ordered to report cyber incidents
The Guardian has revealed that banks in Nigeria will report all cyber incidents starting from August 1, 2018. This comes after a draft document by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandated banks to incorporate cyber risk management with their institution-wide…
Boosting cyber resilience
Barely a week goes by without a story of how another major organisation has been compromised. Whether millions of IDs were stolen, or personal data compromised, it’s clear that no business, irrespective of the money they throw at security solutions,…
FibreCo to boost Broadband connectivity in South Africa
Internet connectivity in Kroonstad will benefit from a substantial enhancement as FibreCo Telecommunications completes its rollout of fibre in the town, making reliable high-speed broadband connectivity more accessible to the community. Given that only 5.4% of households in the province…
Technology and collaboration key for insurers in 2018 and beyond
Following a challenging 2017, the South African insurance industry must adopt technology and collaborate with local governments, if it is to effectively tap into new markets to stimulate growth for the foreseeable future. Many sectors have been very quick in…
Putting people first in the automotive industry
The turnover rate of people in the automotive industry is high – some dealerships have turnover rates as high as 70 – 80% – and should be a concern for all. The question therefore arises – why is this the…
Networks Unlimited supports young learners with laptop donations
Networks Unlimited, a value-added distributor within the converged technology, data centre, networking and security landscapes, has donated new laptops to assist young learners in two different institutions operating within poorer communities in Gauteng. This forms part of the company’s corporate…
MTN Nigeria partners Nokia to launch customer service platform
MTN Nigeria in partnership with Nokia has launched the first phase of its Customer Experience Management (CEM) platform which uses a cognitive analytical tool based on generated data about the customer, it will allow MTN to monitor its network as…
Adobe announced as Gold sponsor of DTC 2018
Multinational computer software company, Adobe has come on board as a Gold sponsor for Digital Transformation Congress set to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on 26 July 2018. The Congress will bring together industry experts…
10 young African tech entrepreneurs to look out for
Africa has successful and resilient young entrepreneurs who never stop; risk takers who build phenomenal businesses, tackle problems and create lots of jobs in the process. Forbes has released its latest ’30 under 30 list‘, focusing on the upcoming Africans…
Five tips for accelerating business growth
Today there is a near continuous need for companies to keep repositioning themselves and re-work their strategies in the pursuit of success. According to PWC’s 2017 CEO Survey, nearly a quarter of CEOs singled out innovation as their top priority…
Turning Data into Actionable Insight
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) programmes are no longer a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise for organisations. Information technology advancements are better enabling GRC management software to become sophisticated enough to anticipate likely incidents and implement better controls, while also offering insights that…
