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For 12% of SA consumers, social ratings come at a cost
Social scoring systems have become more widespread and are already implemented in many countries and industry sectors
Westcon-Comstor launches virtual digital industry event for channel
Attendees will be able to enjoy interactive virtual networking spaces where they can book a coffee chat session, participate in live polls, online competitions and access content on-demand.
Microsoft unveils two new Surface devices in South Africa
The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 deliver productivity, security, mobility and speed
China vows to take 'necessary' measures after UK's Huawei ban
China will take necessary measures in response to Britain's "discriminatory" ban on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, which has severely damaged China's investment confidence in the country, China's Commerce Ministry said on Thursday. "China is evaluating the UK actions that have betrayed free trade principles and will take necessary measures to resolutely defend Chinese firms' legal
The Foshini Group offered Edcon R480 million to acquire a minimum of 371 Jet stores!
The Foshini Group offered Edcon R480 million to acquire a minimum of 371 commercially viable Jet stores.A lot has been made about TFG Limited’s rather public about-turn in its acquisition of (most of) Jet out of the business rescue process of Edcon. This writer also questioned how TFG CEO Anthony Thunström could say publicly on
Gautrain to address public transport in the time of Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has spread rapidly across the globe, causing a complete halt in daily routines, ripping through our global resources, and in some extreme cases, taking lives. The whole world is in crisis mode, but for what may be the first time in history, we’re fighting a common enemy. Public transport is the backbone
China, Africa and debt
Nkosi Mfumu, a Zambia-based legal and foreign policy expert discusses the China-Africa debt and why African leaders now more than ever should demand debt relief.
Prominent Americans' Twitter accounts hacked in 'Bitcoin scam'
Twitter says it was the victim of a 'coordinated social engineering attack
Data breaches decline 33% in the first half of 2020
Publicly reported US identity compromises dropped 33% in the first half of 2020 compared to the first half of 2019, according to data breaches research released Tuesday by the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Breaches impacting individuals have also dropped 66%, according to the ITRC's data breach analysis. The nonprofit cataloged 540 public reported
Apple's next major product could be an augmented reality glasses
Apple has been working with its primary iPhone assembly partner Foxconn to produce semitransparent lenses for an upcoming augmented reality headset, according to a new report from The Information. Apple is said to have been working with Foxconn on AR lenses for three years, but the lenses only just entered a stage in the process
WATCH: Rand rises as dollar steps back
The rand advanced ahead of the mining production release, while benefiting later during the session from a softening greenback according to NKC Research. On the global front, we have now revised our forecast for global GDP growth in 2020 this month upwards by about 0.5 ppts to -4.5 percent, largely on the back of evidence
Helvetic converts E2 order to larger variant
Swiss operator Helvetic Airways is to switch part of its order for Embraer regional jets to the larger E195-E2 variant. Helvetic will configure the aircraft with 134 seats, in a single-class layout, compared with the 110 seats of its E190-E2s. The airline had originally ordered 12 E190-E2s, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G engines, under
Boeing sees T-7 as combat replacement for Northrop F-5 and Dassault Alpha Jet
Boeing believes a light-attack variant of its T-7 jet trainer could replace the world’s ageing fleets of Northrop F-5 and Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft. Boeing has long touted the “growth potential” of the T-7, noting that the trainer could be retrofitted with weapons, such as missiles or bombs, to serve as a combat aircraft.
Apple says don't close your MacBook with a camera cover on
If you're concerned about privacy and have a camera cover on your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you could damage your laptop's display by closing your notebook with that cover on, Apple said earlier this month on a support page on its site. The iPhone maker said closing your laptop with a camera cover
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaks ahead of expected Unpacked debut
Samsung sent out invites for its next (virtual) Unpacked event earlier this week. The Aug. 5 event is expected to feature a host of new devices, and a new leak seemingly gives us a peek at one of the new products set to be revealed. In a tweet Friday, noted leaker Evan Blass shared what
Google to restrict advertising of tracking technology, spyware
Google is changing its policies next month to restrict advertising for spyware and other unauthorized tracking technology. The change "will prohibit the promotion of products or services that are marketed or targeted with the express purpose of tracking or monitoring another person or their activities without their authorization," according to the company. The policy will
Alcohol Associations speak out after sale ban
Associations representing the alcohol industry are arguing that the new ban on liquor sales is not the answer to curbing COVID-19 infections. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the ban was back with immediate effect. He said that alcohol abuse placed massive pressure on the country's hospitals since the initial ban was lifted in June.
Eskom CEO: Higher risk of load shedding in 2020 – as 32km of boiler tubing removed from Medupi unit
While Eskom avoided load shedding on Thursday – after warning of high risk – its CEO warned that load shedding will be likelier over the next year. “There is increased risk of load shedding the next twelve months,” André de Ruyter said in an interview with The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk on
(SPONSORED) – Teaching and learning at Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology
The College is home to the School of Science (with four departments), the School of Engineering (with three departments) and the School of Computing (with two departments). Qualifications ranging from the level of higher certificates to doctoral degrees are offered through an open distance e-learning model. We offer a combination of career-oriented courses (usually associated
AI can turbo charge business, small or large
Sabine Dedering, regional sales director, Dell Technologies South Africa on how AI-led software companies are tackling business.