After a series of sputtering starts, it finally looks like all the puzzle pieces are falling into place for the rise of smart glasses as the next great consumer technology. All the puzzle pieces, that is, except one, and that one could stay forever lost. Dramatic progress has been made in important technologies that make…
Simplicity and value at the heart of every offering. Vodacom’s RED Core contract portfolio has undergone a bold transformation, one that puts simplicity and value at the heart of every offering. The “why” behind this revamp is clear; customers deserve contracts that are easier to understand, more affordable and packed with meaningful benefits. Whether a…
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…
There is an increase in focus on 5G connectivity within the MEA region, with subscriptions expected to increase sharply by 2030, according to Nokia research. Research by Nokia affirms an accelerating shift within the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region towards 5G connectivity, with 5G subscriptions expected to reach 605 million by 2030, representing 25%…
Solly Malatsi. Image: DCDT Communications minister Solly Malatsi has replaced four board members from the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (Usaasa) who vacated their posts in August. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that Yolisa Kedama, Carmen Cupido, Rachel Kalidass and Busani Ngcaweni have been appointed as non-executive members of…
The BYD Sealion 7 electric. Chinese multinational new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD has made a multibillion-rand investment in expanding its operations in South Africa, as it looks to increase its market share in the local electric vehicle (EV) industry. BYD has set a target to, over the next year, open a dealership in every…
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Image: GCIS Cabinet has approved the final draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix. Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday that the details will be presented by energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday. IRP 2025 aims to balance supply and…
Rashid Ishmail, CISO at Access Bank. The continued shift to distributed environments, cloud-first architectures, remote workforces and global supply chains has heightened cyber and information risk exposure. Oversight in distributed environments needs to be strengthened, urges Rashid Ishmail, CISO at Access Bank. Ishmail will speak at the ITWeb GRC 2025 event on 30 October at…
The shift by South African gamblers from physical casinos to online platforms continues to accelerate – with all the deleterious effects one might expect. According to the National Gambling Board, around 60% of gross gambling revenues – all the money staked minus winnings paid to customers – for the year ended 31 March 2025 was…
Graham Douglas, chief customer and revenue officer at Mimecast. Global cyber security firm Mimecast has appointed Graham Douglas as chief customer and revenue officer with the mandate to unite customer success, sales and go-to-market strategy and secure growth. Mimecast notes it has over 42 000 customers globally (4 400 of which are based in SA)…
