Blockchain technology could swallow as much as 40% of global banking revenue by overtaking the verification of payment transactions, according to Farzam Ehsani, leader of Rand Merchant Bank’s blockchain initiative, who believes that in the future we

With less than four weeks to go until South Africa holds local government elections, the ANC continues to lag its main rival in three key municipalities that it currently controls, the latest eNCA public opinion survey shows. The ANC had the support

A new research report by Analysys Mason has provided insight into why mobile users switch networks and the impact of so-called over-the-top services like WhatsApp. The company’s South Africa Connected Consumer Survey

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a broad reorganisation of the company’s senior executive ranks as long-time chief operating officer Kevin Turner prepares to leave for another job. Instead of naming one new COO

Organisers and campaigners in Zimbabwe have advised citizens to tap social media to drum up support for protests against President Robert Mugabe until he steps down. The organisers and campaigners are advising citizens to keep

Public protector Thuli Madonsela’s pending probe into allegations of state capture – which includes allegations against the Guptas – has received a R1,5m funding commitment from national

Banks are ever-aware of the need to attract new customers at a young age, so it’s perhaps not surprising that Standard Bank has announced plans to launch a Kidz Banking

Although the rise of China as an economic power has been substantial, it is sometimes worthwhile to be reminded of just how the US still dominates the world economy. While China may be catching up in GDP terms, it is still a long way behind

In the next few weeks, the world’s cheapest smartphone will meet the world’s fastest growing smartphone market. In theory, at least. A little-known Indian company called Ringing Bells Pvt is set to start shipping the Freedom 251. The prototype

Tariffic, the company that helps businesses and individuals reduce their cellphone spend, has released details of how South Africa’s mobile operators go about calculating how much you’ll have to pay in for ending your contract early