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Citrix expands Remote PC Access offerings
Company extends capability to Citrix Desktops service and Citrix Desktops Essentials, providing simple, secure and reliable alternative to VPN in enabling work from home

MultiChoice gives customers access to free online learning
Pay TV operator MultiChoice will give its customers free access to online learning services until July in an effort to keep subscribers on its platform

Abel Sithole named new PIC CEO
Abel Sithole has been named the new CEO of South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), finance minister Tito Mboweni said on Wednesday. Sithole, who is the principal executive officer of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and the commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), will replace Dan Matjila, who was implicated in the

ZESCO, Power China ink 600MW solar power deal
Three contracts worth $548m will develop a 600MW grid-connected to solar PV power plants

AngloGold Ashanti shuts South African mine after finding 164 coronavirus cases
The mine is the deepest in the world and only re-opened in April after being shut under a nationwide lockdown

IMF rejects COVID-19 relief package for Zambia
Fund cites Zambia’s higher public debt which is on an unsustainable path as reasons for rejecting the country's request

Comstor brings Cisco’s Business Resiliency Programme to channel partners
Comstor has designed an optimised solution for home working across all Cisco architectures

Cell C deal gets nod with conditions
The proposed transaction is unlikely to result in a substantial prevention or lessening of competition in any relevant markets.

Westcon-Comstor unveils new training partnership with DevOps Institute
The new partnership with DevOps Institute will allow Westcon-Comstor to expand the reach of its training programme to new audiences

DNS critical to adoption of 5G and next generation network tech
Infoblox research identifies the challenges communication service providers face in transitioning to distributed cloud models

Nutanix expands integration with ServiceNow to streamline IT operations
Vendor announces new automation capabilities to help customers simplify IT operations during global crisis

Leaked Apple iOS 14 software allegedly sold on the black market in China
Apple is generally secretive about leaks, be its software updates or renders of upcoming iPhones. So how does one explain the leaks regarding features of iOS 14, months prior to when the update is due? Secrets can, apparently, be bought for a price. According to the website Motherboard, the leak can be traced to someone

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's R14 billion payday is under threat by the Covid-19 shutdown he criticises
There's a twist to Elon Musk's repeated calls to reopen America: He is on the verge of a $750 million (around R14 billion) payday, which might not happen if Tesla's factories stay closed. On Tesla's first-quarter earnings call Wednesday evening, the billionaire said the shutdown of the company's main Fremont, California, plant "should be identified

Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox
Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, accelerating its efforts when it comes to self-driving vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported. Alphabet, Uber, Tesla and major carmakers have been investing in technology that eliminates the need for humans to navigate vehicles. Amazon has its own team in the race and is said to

Administrators deny SAA set to resume flying
There’s confusion at the embattled national carrier as Business Rescue Practitioners say South African Airways may not resume flights next month. Business Rescue Practitioners say South African Airways may not resume flights next month. This after the airline released a statement incorrectly suggesting that domestic services will resume by mid-June. SAA was placed under business

Restaurants demand govt explains why they must remain shut – as mosques, churches can open doors
Restaurants are demanding an explanation from government on why they should remain shut while South African places of worship, such as mosques and churches, can reopen during lockdown Level 3 on 1 June. Restaurant owners contend that their premises offer low risk of Covid-19 infection, given strict new protocols that are being introduced. On average,

South Africa prepares for Lockdown Level 3: What you will be allowed to do and what you won't
As the country prepares to move to level 3 lockdown next week, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday warned that things were about to get worse. Ramaphosa said Level 3 will see the national curfew removed. He said details of the new regulations will be made available when discussions have been concluded. Ramaphosa, however, said that areas in

SonicWall launches Managed Security Services Programme
Enhanced MSSP programme empowers channel partners to provide the licensing models, resources and tools needed to profitably scale

Barrick supports higher education sector in Zambia
Mining firm donates 10 computers to the University of Zambia School of Mines

Nuvias Unified Communications signs as Acronis distributor
VAD expands cloud vendor portfolio with the Acronis partnership
