In 2020 it was estimated that 11-million men and women smoked cigarettes in South Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that there are 1-billion smokers in the world with this number unlikely to materially change by 2025. While a smokers’ best choice would be to quit, many will not. So what is […]
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MediaTek, the world’s fourth largest global fabless semiconductor company, today reiterated its commitment towards providing new-age technology solutions to enable the roll out of future ready smartphones in the South African market. MediaTek announced the launch of its premium gaming chip, MediaTek Helio G95, along with its offerings across the […]
The South African Music Week (SAMW), a new annual cross-border collaborative event that in 2021 will take place 26- 28 January 2021. Taking its cue from the world-respected Canadian Music Week, SAMW in 2021, will see South Africa and Canada come together to explore ways in which to maximise how […]
January 2021, Durban: Hisense, one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances brand, today launched its ‘Live Bold’ digital and retail campaign with a bit of a difference, featuring partner club Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain players Neymar Jr, Keylor Navas, Ángel Di María, Ander Herrera and Presnel Kimpembe, […]
The new year won’t mark an end to the bombardment of phishing attacks, targeted attacks and ransomware the world has experienced in recent months – if anything, 2021 could look like the ‘wild west’ in the world of cyber security. With cyber criminals becoming increasingly brazen and aggressive, and a […]
By Staff Writer Hand sanitiser units and thermometers have become a necessity for businesses, non-profit organisations and education centres in order to be Covid-compliant and remain open and operational. The team at Mama’s Alliance, a non-profit organisation, made a plea for thermometers and hand sanitiser units for their centres. Mama’s […]
By Ross Jenvey, Co-Founder of Kingson shares his views Perhaps it is because I grew up in the suburbs and have never lived outside of one of South Africa’s major cities, but it seems like agriculture often doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Like the oxygen we breathe, we expect […]
By Staff Writer Global security experts and decision makers unpack the state of cybersecurity culture in Africa November 11, 2020. This date marks the return of the successful and virtual Africa Cyber Security Culture Conference, an event that explores cybersecurity culture in Africa and shares best practices for organisations and […]
By Staff Writer Information security and data privacy are at the core of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Companies that prioritise the safeguarding of their proprietary and customer data will benefit from better business resilience in the face of increased cybercrime while simultaneously complying with the Act. “A […]
By Staff Writer The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with varied and serious health risks. But mining doesn’t have to be unsafe – thanks to strict safety legislation, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy recorded only 51 fatalities in 2019, the lowest ever number […]
By Staff Writer The COVID-19 lockdown forced us to stay safe at home and turn to the Internet to keep connected to the outside world and ensure business continuity. However, even before the pandemic, many of us engaged regularly in online activities at home, whether it’s streaming TV shows, ordering […]
Check Point researchers find sharp increase in attacks using new Valak malware, while the Emotet trojan remains in 1st place for third consecutive month By Staff Writer Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm ofCheck Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has […]
By Renee Tarun, Deputy CISO/ Vice President Information Security, Fortinet During the first half of 2020, the FortiGuard Labs team found that evolving work environments and a greater reliance on personal devices presented new opportunities for cyber criminals to exploit enterprise networks. One method that threat actors have heavily relied […]
By: Staff Writer How can all sectors of society help to support early childhood development and promote literacy as the cornerstones of quality education, and collaborate to improve impact in the sector? Some of South Africa’s key educationists, academics, heads of corporate foundations and other thought leaders will address these pressing issues […]
By: Jan Kühn, Director at INOVO The logistics behind implementing real-time resolution into the modern, digitised contact centre. The Microsoft Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report underscored the value of resolving customer issues at speed and the importance of equipping contact centre staff with the right knowledge. This customer […]
