“Toby is a very experienced journalist and has fantastic insight into current trends, especially technology. His depth of knowledge, wide contact network and experience with dealing with difficult topics and subjects make him a safe pair of hands in any situation. He is a leader in South African technology and internet journalism and has been at the forefront of driving innovation at major newspapers as well as publishing titles. He understands how to construct a robust and versatile publishing platform while making it user friendly. His insight into hardware and software have allowed him to work with some of the leading technology businesses and become a strong voice for the industry. He is always a pleasure to work with and is practical and organised in his approach to business.”
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Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about how innovation is better in Africa.
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Last week, I managed to sneak in a short getaway to Spain with my wife — tapas, sunshine, and… Sonos, Inc. ? Yep. I was blown away by just how many…
Last week, I managed to sneak in a short getaway to Spain with my wife — tapas, sunshine, and… Sonos, Inc. ? Yep. I was blown away by just how many…
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South Africa's highest court has sent the long-running Please Call Me saga back to the Supreme Court. This is my definitive piece on it for Forbes…
South Africa's highest court has sent the long-running Please Call Me saga back to the Supreme Court. This is my definitive piece on it for Forbes…
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Instead of talking about Willie le Roux’s 100th test, the rugby world is buzzing about Rassie Erasmus’s latest innovations: lineouts in midfield and…
Instead of talking about Willie le Roux’s 100th test, the rugby world is buzzing about Rassie Erasmus’s latest innovations: lineouts in midfield and…
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