Lenovo is reportedly set to unveil a number of new products at Europe’s IFA tech tradeshow, including a highly unusual concept laptop with a rotating screen. A leaked image from reliable leaker Evan Blass shows a device reportedly codenamed “Project Pivo,” which features a display that can switch between landscape and portrait orientations. Read: Google…
The third cohort of the Women in Tech Programme kicks off. Standard Chartered, in partnership with WomHub, announced the launch of the third cohort of the Women in Tech (WiT) programme. Standard Chartered South Africa has invested $50 000 to empower women‑founded tech enterprises. The WiT incubator programme aims to improve gender equality and innovation in science,…
Digital platforms have become the essential infrastructure of modern life. They power everything from our group chats to businesses, shopping, election campaigns and emergency coordination. They instantly connect us and continuously feed us information. Yet, although they broker information everywhere, the power of digital platforms remains largely invisible. They control content and harvest information from…
Blue Label Telecoms currently owns 49.5% of Cell C and is seeking final regulatory approval to buy an additional 4.04% stake. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Blue Label Telecoms has started making plans to exit Cell C through a separate JSE listing, in a complex restructuring that could result in both companies being debt-free. This morning,…
Advancements in wireless technology have made it possible for vehicle owners to access and start their cars without having to insert a physical key into the door or ignition cylinder. However, the convenience of keyless access does have its drawbacks, with criminals exploiting technology loopholes to make vehicle theft much easier. They no longer need…
Jason Lane-Sellers, director of fraud and identity (EMEA) at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. SA’s youthful population and the rapid adoption of mobile payments is making it a prime target for financial crime, particularly the use of ‘money mules’ to move stolen funds, experts warn. Jason Lane-Sellers, director of fraud and identity (EMEA) at LexisNexis Risk Solutions,…
Cell C’s largest shareholder, Blue Label Telecoms, on Monday announced that an agreement has been reached on a major restructuring involving the mobile operator ahead of its likely (but still not confirmed) listing on the JSE in 2026. “The pre-listing restructuring encompasses various transactions aimed at optimising Cell C’s capital structure and balance sheet in…
The Technology Innovation Agency and Sedfa commit to invest in SA’s start-up and SMME ecosystem. Two entities of the departments of small business and science and technology have joined forces, to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) across SA. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed…
Nedbank is the latest non-telecommunication brand to enter the mobile market, launching an MVNO – or mobile virtual network operator. Nedbank Connect has partnered with MTN South Africa to provide the service to its clients and is offering aggressively priced data and voice plans. The build-your-own plan feature enables custom combinations of data, minutes and…
Public sector procurement preference this week turned to low-value, quick-win quotation requests. Activity on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal remains high this week; however, public sector procurement preference has now turned towards low-value, quick-win quotation requests. Nevertheless, the ICT sector will be pleased to see that national government departments are once again considering their technology requirements,…
