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SADC finance professionals adopting automation to promote transparency
As the compliance agenda gains traction across Africa, the finance professionals of Central-Southern Africa are displaying a hunger to adopt automation as a way to deliver the kind of efficient and transparent services their clients increasingly demand. Automation is also…
The link between compliance and risk
Compliance is a growing challenge. 48 percent of companies saw their regulatory teams grow in 2017 and 75 percent foresee the need to focus more on managing regulatory risk, according to a Thomson Reuters poll. Financial institutions are spending upwards…
AirtelTigo CEO resigns
AirtelTigo has announced that its CEO Roshi Motman has decided to leave the company to pursue new opportunities. She will be replaced by Mitwa Kaemba Ng’ambi. Motman has enjoyed considerable successes during her time with first Tigo Ghana and subsequently…
DTC 2018 is set to lead the Digital Transformation Conversation
The Digital Transformation Congress seeks to be one of the most comprehensive technology events with a defined focus on digital transformation that will avail an unparalleled experience to the IT leader. The congress will take place on 26 July 2018…
Siemon’s announces new lighter coloured cabinet solutions
Siemon, a global network infrastructure company, has announced that its cabinet solutions and accessories are now available in white and light grey, which according to the company delivers modern look for today’s data centres and telecommunications spaces. In addition to…
Tapping into neurodiversity for new cyber security skills
Organisations and governments, alike, have every reason to be concerned about the rising threat levels they face today; rarely a week goes by without security hitting the headlines around the world. But, are hiring processes benching the very technical skills…
Apple fined millions for Australia false iPhone claims
Apple has been slapped with an A$9 million ($9.6m) fine by Australia’s Federal Court for making false or misleading claims to customers with faulty iPhones and iPads. The court action was started by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)…
Building a case for predictive maintenance for mining
The South African mining industry performed poorly over the past ten years, shrinking to become even smaller today than it was in 1994. However, if major constraints impeding accelerated growth and development are lifted, estimates show that the mining sector…
Cyber and digital skills top growth threats to private business
Research conducted among 722 private business owners reveals that technology and digital skill threats loom large on the horizon. The PwC’s 21st Annual Global CEO survey shows that a third (39%) of private business leaders cite cyber threats as the…
Assessing the human equation in the cybercrime epidemic
Cybercrime is rampant in South Africa. In a 2017 report, Gartner predicted that cybercrime might become the greatest threat to every person, place, and thing in the world within the next five years. The recent data breach at Liberty is…
Bitdefender commits to the Southern African ICT channel
Global cybersecurity technology company, Bitdefender has emphasised its commitment towards the Southern African channel and the subsequent growth of this all-important segment of the ICT marketplace. “Bitdefender is a 100% channel orientated company and we endeavour to grow the business…
Amazon CloudFront expands into Africa
Since launching Amazon CloudFront in November 2008, they’ve been continuously expanding their infrastructure footprint around the world to improve availability and performance for content delivery. Today, they are excited to announce the launch of two new Edge locations: one in…
Voice shopping seen as new frontier
Earlier this year, Google announced the introduction of Shopping Actions. According to Google the program “gives customers an easy way to shop your products on the Google Assistant and Search with a universal cart, whether they’re on mobile, desktop or…
What investors are looking for in Africa’s fintech sector
Africa has long been considered a global leader in fintech innovation and adoption. The continent’s low penetration rates for traditional banking services coupled with high penetration of mobile phones makes it a rich breeding ground for fintech innovation, and in…
South Africa: Hackers attack Liberty Holdings
South African insurer, Liberty, announced that they were a victim of a cyber attack. The insurer revealed that the attackers infiltrated their information technology systems, extracted data from the firm and demanded payment. The insurer said that none of their…
Internet Solutions announces new LTE data package
Internet Solutions (IS) has expanded its Wholesale LTE service offering with the release of an entry-level Cell C data package that will be available through its resellers from 19 June 2018. The package was created to meet resellers’ demand for…
