Government proposes new toll road laws after e-toll failure

2017-08-24 BusinessTech Newsletter Digital Transformation is the #1 priority for CIOs and IT professionals today. So join us at the digital event of the year on 5 Sep to participate in peer-based learning, gauge global best practice and network with industry experts. To attend, register at [www.leaderex.com]( using myBroadband as the invite code. BusinessTech Top Articles [(click here for all news)]( [Government proposes new toll road laws after e-toll failure]( Government has proposed a number of new laws following the failures of e-tolls in Gauteng. [How to tell if your neighbourhood is at risk of becoming a crime hotspot]( The second annual State of Urban Safety Report by the Urban Safety Reference Group and the South Africa Cities Network has put extensive research into the factors that play a big role in making an area a hotspot for crime. [Top salaries for banking, finance and IT professionals in South Africa in 2017]( A salary survey by professional recruitment firm, Robert Walters, lays out the hiring and salary trends among banking, financial services and ICT professionals in South Africa in 2017. [Meet the 20 richest tech billionaires in 2017]( Forbes has published its third annual Richest In Tech list, documenting the 100 richest people shaping the world of technology in 2017. [Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are still too risky – Reserve Bank]( It is still too too risky for the South African Reserve Bank to start issuing virtual currencies or crypto-currencies, according to deputy governor Francois Groepe. Mimecast inspected 45 million emails for security risks. See the threats you might be letting into your organization. [Get the report](. Other news you may have missed [Telkom LIT TV streaming video platform unveiled]( Telkom has unveiled LIT, a media streaming platform for its subscribers. [Should your boss care if you're a racist?]( Racism is once again in the international spotlight following the recent events of Charlottesville in the US and the MiWay tweet in South Africa - bringing with them questions as to whether an employer has responsibility to address these issues and utter the words "you're fired". [Uber's plan to fight violence and taxi intimidation in South Africa]( Following a recent acid attack on an Uber driver, the company is looking into further rider verification procedures. [Steinhoff shares fall sharply amid reports of fraud investigation]( A day after it announced plans to revive its Shoprite merger, Steinhoff saw its share price tumble amid allegations that its South African group chief executive is being investigated for alleged accounting fraud. [Woolworths Food holds up as the tough economy hits]( Tough economic conditions in both Australia and South Africa sees Woolworths Holdings' pre-tax profit down 8.3% to R5.5 billion. Partner Content [Meet Fatima Hassim – the woman helping to drive growth within Vodacom Business]( Having honed her skills at Vodacom over the last 20 years, Fatima is driven by the opportunities and possibilities innovation could bring to businesses across Africa. BitCo Communigate, Complete Control of your Business Communication. Fully integrated, customisable, [IP PBX solutions from BitCo]( [Twitter]( | [Facebook]( | [Newsletter]( | [RSS]( You received this message because you are subscribed to the BusinessTech newsletter. If you wish to no longer receive these messages, simply [click here to unsubscribe](.