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This is how your business needs to invest in IT security

The digital world of data is similar to the wild west, where masked robbers kicked in doors, stole valuables, and ran away with sacks…

How would the world combat the zombie apocalypse in the digital age?

What would you do if you were faced with a zombie apocalypse? With the popularity of fiction like The Walking Dead and World War Z, it’s become…

The future of security is tech but companies, consumers should remain cautious

International financial consortium SWIFT (the Society of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) warned its customers this week that “malicious insiders or external attackers” had exploited…

Meeker Files: the age of easy growth is over

The past few years have seen explosive growth in internet and smartphone usage, driven by plummeting costs in connectivity and manufacturing. But as of…

The 12 steps to starting the ecommerce store you want

Even though ecommerce only makes up one percent of retail sales in South Africa, it’s still a big and booming industry. You may want…

Google’s Now on Tap gets text, image search updates on Android Marshmallow

Google’s Now On Tap has received a massive update that now supports text select and image search. Now On Tap itself, only released to…

Here’s how to make your site mobile friendly, rise in Google Rank

Since 21 April 2015, Google has been seriously considering the mobile-friendliness of websites when ranking them in the search results. According to the search…

How can businesses protect themselves from cybercrime in 2015?

Last year was a difficult time for businesses when it came to cybercrime. In the US, organisations including Sony and eBay were compromised when…

Want to create great work for your clients? Get out of your online comfort zone

A boy living on a farm in the Free State that helps his dad harvest maize during the day can teach himself to play…

BBC World Service launches Kenyan hackathon to ensure its digital future in Africa

The BBC World Service is one of the most pervasive and important radio offerings on the planet. As the world inevitably spends less and…

What lessons can we learn from Upworthy’s viral successes?

Upworthy has become an extremely popular website dedicated to curating engaging content that has the ability to go viral. The difference between the viral…

6 tech events likely to dominate headlines this week

One of the largest conferences on African ecommerce kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The eCommerce Africa Confex runs…

Coco-Cola thinks spilling Coke on a server can save the web from trolls

Anyone who’s ever spilled Coke on a piece of electronics knows that it’s pretty much a death knell for that particular device. If the…

5 things you need to know about mastering marketing in a multi-screen world

As consumers’ media habits shift from evening primetime to ‘always-on’ screen time, marketers need to rethink how they interact with their customers. Digital consumers…

Google earnings disappoint analysts while ad revenue continues to grow

Apple blew investors out of the water with its record earnings. So did Facebook. Google, on the other hand, fell short of analysts predictions…

Bookmarks 2015: record entries, digital power players dominate shortlist

IAB South Africa has announced the shortlist for its revamped Bookmarks Awards. The awards, which traditionally take place toward the end of the year,…

Rise of the Android: 1 billion devices shipped in 2014

Globally, the shipping of mobile phones has passed the one billion mark for annual shipments with 1. 28 billion devices in total passion from…

Online marketing done the smart way: save costs without scrimping on effectiveness

Web marketing has come a long way from the tacky, blinking banner ads on AOL and Yahoo to laser targeted ads delivered through search…

The legal view: what actions can Uber take when it comes to its impounded vehicles?

The recent controversy surrounding the impoundment of Uber affiliated taxis in Cape Town has highlighted the need for consumers to be more aware of…

Google Play may have more apps but iTunes is making way more money

A new report by AppAnnie — probably one of the most comprehensive application analytic firms out there — found that although Google Play apps…

Ayoba Partners with TikTok: A Game-Changer for African Digital Entertainment

Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)