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Tshimologong: Wits' new digital innovation hub
The University of the Witwatersrand and its partners in government, business and industry have officially launched the Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct... read


#IFA16: Waterproof gadgets make a splash at Berlin tech fair
#IFA16: Waterproof gadgets make a splash at Berlin tech fair

From smartphones that can survive a dip in the sink to sweat-resistant earphones and floating speakers for your next pool party... Read

iFix rebrands to weFix
iFix rebrands to weFix

Lauren Hartzenberg

Mobile device repair specialist iFix has announced that it will be changing its name to weFix, stating that "the letter 'i' started to feel a bit too small."... Read

WhereIsMyTransport launches transit API following £1.165 seed funding
WhereIsMyTransport launches transit API following £1.165 seed funding

A new transport data platform from Cape Town-born tech company WhereIsMyTransport launches today following £1.165 million funding... Read

ICT
Dell-EMC merger set to finalise
Dell-EMC merger set to finalise
Dell Inc. and EMC Corp. has announced that they intend to close a transaction to combine Dell and EMC on Wednesday, 7 September... read
Tech trends: Is 2016 half empty or half full?
Tech trends: Is 2016 half empty or half full?
At the start of each new year, a host of technology trend predictions are highlighted. With 2016 crossing the half way point... read

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Cyber Security
Mobile device infections surge in 2016
Mobile device infections surge in 2016
Nokia's Threat Intelligence Report has revealed a sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections in the first half of the year... read
Great cybersecurity technologies need great people
Great cybersecurity technologies need great people

Michael Xie

As chief technology officer, my primary mandate is to develop technologies to help our enterprise customers improve their security postures... read
Internet
Are you an addict?
Are you an addict?

Issued by Columinate

Modern research agency Columinate recently conducted a survey with 2,000 connected South Africans to determine their internet behaviours and uncover their attitudes when it comes to the world wide web... read
Software
Boris Dzhingarov
Five things to consider before buying software for your business

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

Deciding on software may seem like a simple choice, but it can ultimately have a significant impact on the future of your company. Align your business with the right software and the sky is the limit... read
Technology
Paving the way for women in content and VR development, Amelia Thiart a recognised innovator
Paving the way for women in content and VR development, Amelia Thiart a recognised innovator

Issued by Global Access

Global Access' head of broadcasting and creative for the past seven years, Amelia Thiart, is a finalist in the Inaugural MTN Women in ICT awards within the Innovator Recognition category... read
Telecommunications
High costs 'keep SA out of business process outsourcing'
High costs 'keep SA out of business process outsourcing'
SA's high telecommunications costs are undermining its ability to be strong player in call centres and other areas of the fast-growing business process outsourcing... read
Africa
Pictured from left: Eric Thimba and Porgie Gachui, co-founders of Mookh; Wandia Gichuru, CEO, and Makena Mutwiri, head of Marketing of Vivo Active Wear; Mark Zuckerberg, Ime Archibong, Emeka Afigbo of Facebook; Edna Kwinga, HR officer, and Marie Amuti, UX designer of Twiga Foods.
Zuckerberg sees entrepreneurial energy in Africa
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in Africa to learn and share his dream of a connected world. Zuckerberg, who co-founded the social networking site... read
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Business
Serendipity and innovation
Serendipity and innovation

Amandine Robin

Some of the greatest intuitions and inventions actually result from a mistake... read
Sarah Collins of Wonderbag launches the global Coalition of Action
Sarah Collins of Wonderbag launches the global Coalition of Action
Sarah Collins, social entrepreneur and founder of the Wonderbag, launched the Coalition of Action on Wednesday, 31 August in Cape Town to unite communities and leaders across the globe to address many of the world's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals... read
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