A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years – is prompting renewed warnings from the UN about the threat these digital blackouts pose to freedom of expression, access to information and human rights. In a statement issued this week, UNESCO…
South Africa’s switchover to digital TV project is over 10 years behind schedule. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) While South Africa’s long-delayed digital migration project continues to linger, valuable spectrum remains locked up in outdated plansand there is no clear end in sight, say analysts. The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) deadline for migration, when…
PKI remains essential for secure digital identity. CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), which positions itself as the global leader in identity security, today announced the findings of a new report: Trends in PKI Security: A Global Study of Trends, Challenges & Business Impact. Conducted by Ponemon Institute, a leading independent research firm, the CyberArk-commissioned research analyses perspectives from…
DRM South Africa Group chairman Aldred Dreyer South Africa’s latest digital radio experiment is nearing lift-off, with DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) trial broadcasts expected to go live within weeks, potentially timed to coincide with World Radio Day on 13 February. That’s according to Aldred Dreyer, chairman of the DRM South Africa Group, the organisation that’s…
Unathi Thosago, new CIO of Parliament. Unathi Thosago has been appointed as the new chief information officer (CIO) for Parliament, effective early January. The appointment process was conducted by recruitment firm Revolution Human Capital. In a statement, the recruiter says Thosago’s appointment is testament to the critical role of strategic executive search in building a…
MTN South Africa’s foundation will continue to provide digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e-learning tools and resources, ensuring that learners benefit from digital education. Opening the door…
SMEs are leading South Africa’s digital commerce revolution. Digital payments are increasingly underpinning merchant growth in SA, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) using them to unlock new revenue streams, expand their reach and build more resilient businesses. These are among key findings highlighted in the fifth edition of Payfast by Network’s State of Pay…
Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a…
MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…
Mpho Sadiki, MD for Payfast Whereas merchants and industry usually push digital innovation, consumers are driving merchants to innovate in online payments. The proliferation of digital tools is upending the online payments space, with consumers now driving the pace of innovation by forcing merchants to adopt their preferred payment methods instead of the other way…
