Microsoft launches 4Afrika scholarship
In recognition of International Youth Day, Microsoft has introduced the 4Afrika Scholarship programme as part of its 4Afrika Initiative, through which it will provide mentorship, leadership and technical training, certification, university-level education, and...SA could miss the African boom
South Africa has always been perceived as the gateway to Africa, a vast and untapped region rich in natural resources – but it is in danger of being left behind as the continent grows. According to Hennie Heymans, MD of DHL Express South Africa, due to various...Apple slips, Android gains in smartphones
Despite beating Wall Street expectations in terms of shipment volumes, Apple’s share in the worldwide smartphone operating system market posted a year-over-year decline during the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13). Meanwhile, Android and Windows Phone both managed...Sharpen company skills with Grindstone
Cape Town-based fund manager Knife Capital has launched a new programme designed to help CEOs of existing high-growth entrepreneurial businesses take their companies to the next level. Knife Capital’s nine-month accelerator programme, Grindstone, aims to guide...Risk analysis about more than compliance
The need to ensure compliance with regulations should no longer be the primary consideration of CIOs when planning IT risk and security measures, according to Gartner. Gartner says compliance is an outcome of a well-run risk management programme and should not...