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| EVAN-LEE COURIE CineMagic, SA's newest Video-on-Demand (VOD) streaming service, is now available to millions of cellular users via the Vodacom Video Play and MTN Play mobile content platforms... read |
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| The novel additions to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) that came into effect on 1 July 2020 aims to protect companies against data breach and the misuse of personal information...read |
| | Govchat has partnered with SASSA to assist with frequently asked questions relating to inquiries on SRD grants. The service is available on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger...read |
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| Retrenchment is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned veterans of the corporate world... Read |
Cyber Security |
| HOWARD PLAATJES Forensic cybersecurity is a business imperative for content producers says Howard Plaatjes, CEO of AYO Technology Solutions... Read |
| MARK ROSE During the Covid-19 pandemic, which has turned the world upside down, banking clients should exercise extreme caution when dealing with financial transactions online... Read |
| According to The State of Cloud Security 2020, a global survey from Sophos, almost 71% of organisations from the MEA region experienced a public cloud security incident in the last year... Read |
| The African Union's Convention on Cyber Security and Data Protection (known as the Malabo Convention) outlines principles which urge all AU member states to respect and protect individuals' rights to privacy online and offline... Read |
Development |
| ISSUED BY OLE!CONNECT An interview with Luané Swart, Head of Development at Ole!Connect... Read |
| ISSUED BY UMUZI Umuzi has been working with leading employers across the country to build a digital talent pipeline for web development, data science, data engineering, UI design, digital copywriting and UX strategy... Read |
Internet |
| ISSUED BY INVENDY V.O.F 5G is up to 100x faster than 4G, and it offers lower latency and higher connection speeds. However, not all devices will be able to connect to the new networks... Read |
| KHETHINKOSI MTHIMKHULU, ISSUED BY ALGORITHM AGENCY Every Friday, our team meets to discuss what is happening in the SEO world, how it impacts us and our clients, and what we can do to ensure that we utilise our skills, processes and tools to continue to provide quality SEO solutions and services... Read |
| ISSUED BY XNEELO We've upgraded the core network devices at our Cape Town data centre, making it possible for our facility to handle significantly more traffic while our automatic mechanisms detect, and successfully mitigate, DDoS attacks... Read |
| NIXON MUGANDA Kenya has, in partnership with Google's sister firm Loon, launched a fleet of 35 internet balloons that will provide internet services to remote areas of the country... Read |
| Vuma has officially launched the 'Free Fibre to Schools' Programme in Polokwane, Limpopo... Read |
Mobile & Apps |
| Business builder Harken Holdings recently launched a food specials and events app called fomo. The app is intended to help both consumers find specials in their area... Read |
Services |
| EVAN-LEE COURIE The Covid-19 pandemic has had a swift and severe impact on the globally integrated automotive industry. The global economy is currently in some form of lockdown and knocks to economic activity continue across the globe... Read |
Tech Startups |
| EVAN-LEE COURIE A new South African tech startup has launched to help small business owners by changing the HR and payroll game... Read |
| DALENE DEALE South Africa's rapidly-growing fintech sector could play a key role in helping the country's SMMEs recover from the impact of Covid-19, while bringing millions of 'credit invisible' consumers into the formal economy at the same time. Read |
| Applications are now open for the Chat for Impact Accelerator taking place from 5-7 August 2020... Read |
Technology |
| The South African Global Business Services (GBS) sector continues to buck the trend; not only has it pioneered best practice in 'keeping the lights on', but it is a sector that has arguably thrived in a global economic lockdown. Read |
| Skip the checkout queue and roll out when you're done... Read |
Telecoms |
| VICTOR STEPHANOPOLI The recent announcement by local telecommunications companies that it has launched 5G in South Africa has more meaning to economic observers, politicians and policy decision makers than to the man on the street. Read |
| ISSUED BY SEMAPHORE COMMUNICATIONS Clickatell, a global leader in mobile communications and chat commerce, has announced the launch of Chat Desk, a digital contact centre solution... Read |
Africa |
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| Africa has experienced a decade of positive socio-economic growth, supported by a continued progress of electricity access that finally outpaced population growth between 2014 and 2018... Read |
| Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have decreased across Africa in the first half of 2020 in terms of both volume and value, with some exceptions. Going forward, dark clouds remain over the M&A market in Africa in the short-term, but recent developments brighten the continent's prospects for medium-term recovery... Read |
Business |
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| ISSUED BY NIELSEN The nature of South African shopping trips has shifted during the Covid-19 lockdown from an initial focus on bulk, stock up shopping to everyday needs shopping... Read |
| TONY SINGLETON A rise in Covid-19 infections is inevitable as the lockdown eases and people head back to work and school. It is therefore important to understand exactly how medical schemes will cover testing, hospitalisation and treatment... Read |
| With load shedding being reintroduced this winter, many individuals and small businesses are considering investing in an inverter that will kick in when the electricity goes off... Read |
| A critical component to employee productivity and corporate culture, as well as an effective talent retention and attraction strategy, Naeem Tilly, head of research at Sesfikile Capital, believes offices will continue... Read |
New company on Bizcommunity |
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| How Might We use design thinking to make great digital products and delightful customer experiences. UX design, service design, consulting and training. |
Entrepreneurship |
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| EVAN-LEE COURIE Despite the uncertainty, business closures and economic decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Fuhr launched The Hatch Institute - a personal and business leadership coaching company... Read |
Lifestyle |
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| It is no secret that South African roads are not safe... Read |
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