How the 2017 IT security landscape will play out

As cyber threats continue to escalate, IT security experts reveal their worst fears for the coming year.

by Admire Moyo, 25 Nov, 11:26 AM

Kagiso Media makes a play in e-sports

The media company launches Mega8, an e-sports platform, after acquiring Cape Town-based software developer, Critter.

by Staff Writer, 25 Nov, 10:34 AM

CiTi seeks tech entrepreneurs to rethink education

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative looks to build an ecosystem that disrupts traditional teaching and leaning methods.

by Admire Moyo, 25 Nov, 10:27 AM

South Africa's Naspers lifts H1 earnings

Africa's biggest company by market value, Naspers, reported a jump in half-year profit today, boosted by its Internet businesses that include a major stake in China's Tencent Holdings.
by Reuters, 25 Nov, 17:15 PM

• Naspers expects mixed interim results
• GE in the shopping spirit

SA gets its first talking computer

A computer for the blind or partially-sighted becomes commercially available in South Africa.
by Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, 25 Nov, 11:39 AM

• DST pumps R30m into science centre
• Support local innovation, says DST

Carlyle Group buys into CMC Networks

The global alternative asset manager will acquire a majority share in the SA-headquartered managed connectivity solutions provider.
by Staff Writer, 25 Nov, 10:26 AM

• No job losses when Liquid Telecom acquires Neotel
• Kirsh's buying spree continues

Black Friday crashes local sites

It seems South African Web sites did not anticipate the amount of traffic their online stores would get today and have subsequently crashed.
by Lauren Kate Rawlins, 25 Nov, 10:03 AM

• Online is the place to be on Black Friday
• Financial attacks to increase from Black Friday

Connectivity for underserviced ECape communities

The Universal Service and Access Agency of SA initiates roll out of broadband in an Eastern Cape district municipality.
by Staff Writer, 25 Nov, 09:55 AM

• Auditor-general cites poor performance at USAASA
• End of the road for USAASA

Cell C shareholder challenges recapitalisation plan

CellSAF launches a court challenge against the Blue Label-led recapitalisation plan and wants the transaction to be set aside.
by Reuters, 25 Nov, 09:23 AM

• Cell C withdraws bond placement from equation
• Blue Label to invest R5.5bn in Cell C

Barry Dwolatzky awarded for distinguished service in ICT

Respected software engineering professor and the man behind Joburg's technology hub initiative, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service in ICT Award.
by Staff Writer, 24 Nov, 16:45 PM

IT Personality, Visionary CIO upbeat about SA's tech future

Adapt IT's Sbu Shabalala and FNB's Peter Alkema believe they can use their influence to drive the local IT industry forward.
by Admire Moyo, 24 Nov, 13:07 PM

• Sbu Shabalala scoops IT Personality of the Year 2016
• Peter Alkema wins Visionary CIO 2016

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