Home
/
Sectors
/
Digital Economy

Change the channel to rural broadband

South Africa enjoys extensive mobile broadband coverage. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)’s latest report shows that even rural areas have 3G coverage above 90%, and LTE coverage of between 55% and 90%.

Axiz

3:10

Juvo

Dec 17, 2019

Mobile operators can boost financial inclusion

Despite a relatively low unbanked population, SA can unlock $2 billion in GDP by creating financial identities for the unbanked.

10 best-read columns of 2019

The Huawei/Google Android saga tops the list, but opinions on the 5th industrial revolution, security and data science also piqued our readers' interest.

Staff Writer

3:10

Konica Minolta South Africa

Dec 16, 2019

The connected office – understanding the future of work

Because document management is now a digital function, part of the connected-office solution is creating a digital ecosystem where users can operate intuitively.

Konica Minolta South Africa

3:10

Siyabonga Mbanjwa

Dec 13, 2019

Sener looks to expand generating capacity at solar power plant

The company awaits energy minister’s approval to increase the Ilanga concentrated solar power supply to up to 1 400MW.

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

2:10

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Dec 13, 2019

Minister lifts lid on ad spend of her dept, entities

ICT-charged ministries paid over R13 million on ads in three years.

Black Friday 2019 was anything but black

A maturing sector and consumer base, advances in technology and better collaboration from industry players saw this year’s sales go off virtually without a hitch, says Craig Duggan, commercial head at Transaction Junction.

Decision Inc. implements Adaptive Insights at GetSmarter

Using the benefits of Adaptive Insights software, the GetSmarter team have partnered with Decision Inc. to play a more strategic role in student acquisition, says Jason Lu, VP of Finance: Analytics and Budgeting at 2U.

Decision Inc.