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What were Kenya’s most watched YouTube videos in 2018?
YouTube has once again launched YouTube Rewind which celebrates the videos, moments and creators who represent the best of YouTube in 2018. Africa’s most watched YouTuber, Mark Angel Comedy, topped the list of Kenyans’ most-watched non-music YouTube videos for 2018.…
Angola Implements IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
Angola has implemented the recommendations of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) by publishing critical data through a “data hub” — National Summary Data Page (NSDP). The page aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for essential macroeconomic data…
Egypt: Youth and women to take centre stage at Africa 2018 Forum
This year’s Africa 2018 Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, which will take place this week on December 8 and 9, will place special focus on issues of concern to African youth and women. The first day’s events will feature…
Overcome load shedding this Festive Season with these top tips
The festive season has officially begun; however, it looks as though South Africans will be celebrating the holidays without electricity, at certain times of the day and night, as South African power utility Eskom has implemented load shedding. As load…
MTN launches new music streaming service in South Africa
MTN has launched its latest music streaming service, which has been dubbed “MusicTime!”. MusicTime!, as revealed by the company, is a time-based music streaming service that is expected to offer users trending and locally relevant music through partnerships with key…
Watch: Lenovo SA’s Country Manager discusses the company’s future plans
Jim Holland is the Country Manager for Data Center Group, Lenovo South Africa and the SADC Region. He is responsible for improving Lenovo’s channel coverage and focus. Positioning Lenovo Data Center Group’s solutions to the channel partners, distributors and end…
South African learners celebrated at National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards
Senior Private and Public sector stakeholders, and young entrepreneurs from across South Africa gathered at a glittering celebration of the 2018 Step Up 2 A Start Up National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards, held last night at the Southern Sun Arcadia in…
Internet Solutions to open Africa’s largest pre-fabricated data centre in South Africa
Internet Solutions (IS) gave IT News Africa a preview of what IS believes will be regarded as one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient pre-fabricated data centres in Africa. Located in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa the Parklands Data Centre is…
South African cybercrime bill enters its final legislative cycle
As South Africa’s business sector continues to expand across a myriad of digital platforms, cybercrime continues to threaten this burgeoning digital sphere. “There are many victims of cybercrime, with limited recourse available in terms of current South African law. The…
What’s ahead for cybersecurity in 2019?
What lies ahead for companies, governments and individuals regarding cybersecurity in 2019? Will we see the EU government forcing US data centers to hand over data? Will the European Union issue its first major fines for organisations in contravention of…
The importance of a ‘declarative’ approach in scaling out data management systems
Companies in all industries are grappling with how to manage and effectively gain insights from the masses of data that is flowing through their various systems. In fact, data management has become a focal point for boardroom discussions these days,…
Why 2019 will be the year of the data-driven digital ecosystem
It’s that time of year – our planet has made its trip around the sun and as we close out 2018, we look ahead and think about the possibilities for 2019. And we’re closing in on the next decade of…
The technologies that will shape the business landscape in 2019
The past few years have seen the technology landscape alter tremendously, with both consumers and professionals benefitting from continued innovation in the areas of cloud, IoT, networking and virtual and augmented reality – to name but a few. However, it…
When it comes to skills local is essential
Footprint Africa Business Solutions (FABS) is committed to working with local talent – imparting knowledge and training local talent to support growth. It’s a company focused on using local skills and organisations to ensure that IT solutions are effectively maintained…
88% of African Magento websites are at high risk from hackers
Security web scans and analysis performed on 842 African Magento websites – the most popular e-commerce platform globally – reveal 88% are at high or critical risk from cyber criminals, according to leading global cybersecurity experts. The latest survey carried…
Five tips to upgrade your photography style this Christmas
The festive season provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your portfolio ready for the new year. Whether you’re a landscape photographer, event photographer or still trying to find your niche, Canon ambassador and family photographer, Helen Bartlett, is encouraging you…
