Articles about South Africa

Netflix cracks down on password sharing in SA

The US-based streaming service expands its password restrictions to SA, as it looks to increase revenue.

SA bucks the e-levy implementation trend in Africa

As financial industry bodies warn African regulators against an e-levy on digital payments, National Treasury says it has no plans to introduce the contentious tax.

SA looks to Switzerland in sci-tech push

The co-operation will see the countries exchange visits of scientists, researchers and scholars, and share scientific knowledge.

BRICS 2018 skills challenge launches

The BRICS economic bloc has kicked off the second BRICS Skills Challenge, which will take place in September.

Concern over cyber incidents tops risk barometer

These occurrences, which include cyber crime, IT failure and data breaches, are a major concern for businesses, says global report.

Currency volatility hits MTN revenue

The telco's latest quarterly update shows a drop in group revenue and a decline in subscriber numbers.

Facebook hosts online safety tour in SA

Facebook's Africa Safety Tour team meets with leading South African representatives and experts to provide practical advice on online safety.

SA's cyber space gets more risky

In just a month, the country has jumped 13 places up the risk rankings on the Global Threat Impact Index.

Downturn in Africa's mobile phone market

Challenging macro-economic conditions in Africa caused a drop in mobile phone shipments in Q1 2017.

Global Internet access still lagging behind

High connectivity costs remain one of the biggest obstacles to achieving the universal access pledge, says A4AI.

Survey examines teleworking in SA

UCT Masters student Joseph Morrison asks IT workers for their feedback on attitudes towards working from home in SA.

Huawei's 7th global innovation centre opens in Joburg

China's ICT giant will cooperate with the DTPS - a welcome boost for SA's broadband rollout and ICT skills development plans.