Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Alliance. FULL STORY >

There’s a smarter way to turn your Big Data ambitions into action. FULL STORY >

Mastercard in collaboration with Digitata Insights, a subsidiary of Digitata, recently launched a gamification campaign to educate South Africans on the benefits of making safe, secure and fast payments with Masterpass. FULL STORY >

Typically, banks were confined to being tangible places where money can be stored and transacted. Today, customers can carry access to their banks in their pockets and conduct transactions as the need arises wherever they are. FULL STORY >

The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) today announced South Africa’s Top 20 Small Business & Entrepreneurship Award winners and the finalists of the 2016 South African Small Business Awards. FULL STORY >

The range of security threats are growing both in size and sophistication, and the chance of businesses being hit by an attack is ever more likely, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. FULL STORY >

Mastercard is partnering with General Motors (GM) and IBM to offer services that will allow customers to pay for their goods from the comforts of their cars, without opening your wallet. FULL STORY >

Despite the rise in digital customer service channels and options, 79% of consumers prefer the human touch to remain a part of customer service when engaging with brands and service providers. FULL STORY >

African telecommunications company Paratus Telecom has entered the local telecoms market by acquiring Maxwell Technology (Pty) Limited, a full-spectrum end-to-end connectivity solutions provider. FULL STORY >

A day ahead of its official unveiling, images of the new MacBook Pro surface. FULL STORY >

Enlisting the talents of animator Lee Hardcastle, Bethesda debuts a claymation video to mark the 28 October release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. FULL STORY >

It appears BlackBerry still has a few security focused smartphones in the wings, as the company unveils its new DTEK60. It’s one of the most secure Android devices to date, says BlackBerry. FULL STORY >

Companies to bring secure contactless payments to millions of devices from Wearatec and other innovative manufacturers. FULL STORY >

Platforms provide partners with new ways to engage and deliver compelling, personalised experiences to consumers. FULL STORY >

Integration of Masterpass with digital wallets strengthens Mastercard vision to support all forms of secure digital commerce for cardholders. FULL STORY >