Interview - The impact of Microsoft’s data centres on businesses and the country
By Ryan Noik 7 March 2019In the wake of yesterday’s announcement about Microsoft’s new data centers going live, we sat down with the MD of Microsoft South Africa, Lillian Barnard, and Yousef Khalidi, corporate vice president of Azure... FULL STORY >
Microsoft opens new data centres, details investment programme
By Ryan Noik 6 March 2019It has been a while coming, but Microsoft’s new enterprise grade Azure Cloud regions in Johannesburg and Cape Town were officially announced today at their headquarters in Bryanston along with the details of an investment... FULL STORY >
Canon EOS R and EOS RP: Five reasons why you will want one
By Ryan Noik 28 February 2019Today’s Canon event held in Sandton made a solid case to give its newest full frame mirrorless cameras a chance. FULL STORY >
Opinion - What do these billion-rand bailouts cost the taxpayer?
By Industry Contributor 11 February 2019For the cost of SAA’s expected bailout, FlySafair could fly every South African tax-payer from Johannesburg to Cape Town and back, twice, says Kirby Gordon, head of sales and distribution at FlySafair FULL STORY >
The Tech Trends Likely to Reshape the Business Landscape in 2019
By Industry Contributor 21 January 2019Malcolm Vather, Manager – Solutions Design at T-Systems South Africa offers a perspective of which technologies will drive business and digital transformation in the wake of the fourth industrial revolution. FULL STORY >
Microsoft South Africa announces new MD
By Ryan Noik 14 January 2019Microsoft South Africa announced today that Lillian Barnard will be taking over the reigns as MD from the 1 March, following the resignation of Zoaib Hoosen. FULL STORY >
CDC Group invests whopping $180 million into Liquid Telecom, Africa
By Ryan Noik 12 December 2018CDC Group Plc, the UK’s development finance institution, has reached an agreement with pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom to invest $180m (about R2.5 billion) with the company, continuing the spate of investments this... FULL STORY >
Huawei unveils local ConnectUnity campaign
By Ryan Noik 10 December 2018Huawei debuted a campaign called ConnectUnity: Moving beyond Connectivity, at the end of last week in Woodmead. FULL STORY >
Huawei elaborates on public cloud plans in South Africa
By Ryan Noik 6 November 2018Huawei has offered a few more details ahead of the formal launch of its impending cloud services in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Samsung: The rise of the artisan is needed to jumpstart employment
By Press Release 23 October 2018According to Samsung, there is a skills shortage in South Africa, but well-trained artisans can boost the economy and their own futures. FULL STORY >
Opinion - Payments in Africa drives innovation
By Ryan Noik 19 October 2018Demand on the continent for geographically dispersed, less expensive and more efficient local and cross-border payments systems is accelerating development. Hannalie Marsh, General Manager of Wirecard South Africa, explains. FULL STORY >
The non-profit charity school that is changing South Africa
By Press Release 3 October 2018Christel House is not just another school for impoverished students. It delivers dynamic systemic change to the problems that keep our people chained in poverty and crime. FULL STORY >
Interview with Anish Shivdasani: Part 2 - Finding the potential in the pain
By Ryan Noik 12 September 2018In part 2 of our interview with Anish Shivdasani, the founder of Giraffe, we consider how South Africa can realise its potential. FULL STORY >
Interview with Anish Shivdasani: Part 1 - Creating a new business in difficult times
By Ryan Noik 12 September 2018Anish Shivdasani, CEO and cofounder of Giraffe explains the fundamentals of starting a new business in South Africa, and what entrepreneurs need to know to be successful in the current economic environment. FULL STORY >
SA’s future needs an independent, high-tech SARB
By Press Release 7 September 2018Andries Brink, CEO of Andile Solutions, explains the role the South African Reserve Bank has to play in the adoption of blockchain systems. FULL STORY >
Most Read Articles
Have Your Say
What new tech or developments are you most anticipating this year?