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Vodacom Launches “Linea”: A New Smartwatch with a Focus on Safety
South African telco Vodacom has launched “Linea”, a watch that has a panic button to reach out for assistance from a trusted contact when you need help. Launched under the “Connected by Vodacom” range, and through a partnership with global…
New South African App Lets You Consult Doctors from Your Smartphone
Kena Health, a new South Africa-based health app has been launched where anyone can chat to a nurse, doctor, or mental health professional directly from their smartphone. Kena Health is an app that connects users to a team of qualified…
MTN Nigeria Says it Supports Government’s New SIM Registration Rules
MTN, the multinational mobile telecommunications company, reassured its Nigerian investors on Wednesday that the country’s SIM registration rules will not have a huge impact on its finances. This comes after the Federal Government ordered all telecommunication operators to bar all…
How to Secure Your Remote Work Environment from Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. With organizations increasingly employing hybrid work models, it has become more vital than ever to educate employees on the various cybersecurity risks that come with a distributed work environment. In a hybrid work…
Why Technology is the Enabler for Excellent Customer Experiences in Hospitality
South Africa’s hospitality sector was hard-hit by the 2020 lockdowns and is still feeling the impact two years later. Even though restrictions have been lifted somewhat, international tourism is a fraction of what it was. This means that the market…
Equinix Expands to Africa After Buying Nigerian Data Centre Firm for $320M
Equinix, an American digital infrastructure company, announced on Monday it has completed its deal to acquire West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider MainOne for a value of $320-million. Equinix says that this new acquisition marks the beginning of…
Agritech: How Leveraging Technology Can Help African Farmers
Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This underscores the importance of driving inclusive access to digital technology, especially mobile-based, to help the continent’s farmers mitigate…
Telcos Bar 75-Million Unlinked SIMs in Nigeria
On Monday, telecommunication companies in Nigeria heeded the Federal Government’s command to bar every unlinked Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card without National Identification Number (NIN) on their various networks, in a bid to control insecurity, extortions, and abductions. According to…
Huawei Pays Out $9.65-Billion to Staff
Chinese multinational tech conglomerate Huawei has paid out dividends totaling $9.65-billion to its current and retired staff in its employee shareholder scheme, the Shanghai Clearing House said. Some 131,507 current and former workers are involved in the shareholder scheme, according…
6 Steps to Properly Collect Data for Your Company
In today’s corporate world data is power, and for a business strategy to be worthwhile, it must be supported by substantial data. Moreover, without research, it will be difficult for organisations to identify areas of improvement. It is important for…
Elon Musk Buys 9.2% of Twitter, Considers Own Social Media Company
Elon Musk has bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter, more than four times the 2.25% holding of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. His newly purchased shares now make Musk one of the largest shareholders in the company. The news saw the…
Nokia G21 Launches in Kenya: Specs, Price & Availability
The Nokia G21 has arrived in Kenya and Nokia says that the phone will be launching with Android 12 as its default operating system. Specs According to Techweez, the G21 has picked a few new tricks compared to its predecessor,…
How to Keep Kids Safe Online Without Limiting Them
Keeping children off the Internet is not a realistic option anymore. Not only has digital become part and parcel of life, but it will also be an integral part of the future world of work. However, the online world can…
What Factors Influence Cryptocurrency Prices?
The digital money market is known for its outrageous instability, with financial backers encountering gains and misfortunes around the same time at times. What causes the cost and unpredictability of digital currencies is an inquiry that numerous financial backers have.…
Global Russian Hack Attack Targeted SA Energy Sector, US Claims
South Africa came out as one of 135 countries that the US claims Russian government employees targeted between 2012 and 2017 as part of two massive hack campaigns allegedly aimed at disrupting energy companies and critical infrastructure. According to Daily…
What the Global Oil Crisis Means for Africa
Energy experts say the growing oil crisis across the globe is a wake-up call for the African continent to become less dependent on foreign oil supplies. The cost of fuel has risen sharply, with Brent crude oil hitting a 14-year…
