According to MyBroadband, McKane is an expert on a range of ICT topics and has risen up the ranks in the South African tech scene since starting as a journalist at the brand in 2016. 

"From McKane's pioneering work covering Bitcoin and the nascent cryptocurrency scene, to his investigations into disappearing airtime and battery depletion rates, he has proven to be one of South Africa's leading technology journalists," says MyBroadband editor Kevin Lancaster.

"This is in addition to his in-depth knowledge of smartphones, PC hardware and software development and his ability to turn a Raspberry Pi into a personal digital assistant. McKane's contributions to MyBroadband over the past four years have been extensive and his promotion will see our leadership in the ICT space reinforced," adds Lancaster.

"With his knowledge of the South African IT and telecoms market, you can continue to expect the best business and consumer news from us on a daily basis," concludes Lancaster.

McKane holds a BA in English literature from Wits University and is a self-taught hardware techie.

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