Southern Africa
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June 23, 2018 •
East Africa, Lists, Mobile and Telecoms, North Africa, Southern Africa, Top Stories, West Africa •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Much of 2018’s growth in internet users in Africa has been driven by more affordable smartphones and mobile data plans. Mobile phone users in Africa are up by more than 20 percent, with the reported number of internet users in Mali increasing by almost 6 times since January 2017. The number of internet users in [&hellip...
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June 22, 2018 •
Security, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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The enterprise has traditionally been the first served with a large variety of security services based on bigger budgets and plenty of functionality. It is to those with the large wallets that goes the spoils while the small to medium enterprise (SME)...
June 21, 2018 •
Mobile and Telecoms, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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Vodacom, in partnership with Microsoft introduced Microsoft Azure products to its Cape Town customers. Through Vodacom Business, Vodacom is one of the first Telco companies to go to market with a full suite of Azure products that offer local customers...
June 21, 2018 •
Education, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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MiX Telematics, in partnership with iSchool Africa, have donated 50 Apple iPads and other technology equipment to both the Vera School for learners with autism and the Alta du Toit school for learners with intellectual and physical difficulties. “At MiX...
June 21, 2018 •
Internet of Things, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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Smart cities may seem like a futuristic concept, but their benefits are rapidly becoming evident around the world. Africa is no exception, with many of the approaches and technologies which combine to form a smart city being applied from Cape Town through to...
June 21, 2018 •
Education, General, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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Afrika Tikkun is a global not-for-profit organisation working to develop, empower and support the youth of South Africa in disadvantaged communities in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Their intention is to shape the youth of today to become the next...
June 20, 2018 •
Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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The exponential rise of disruptive technology trends has added a new dimension to consumer expectations. Connectivity is now one of the most critical differentiators and businesses have no choice but to provide customers with internet connectivity while they...
June 20, 2018 •
Mining & Energy, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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Global utility, ENGIE, is confirming its focus on off-grid energy provision in Africa, with plans to continue expanding their solar home system (SHS) and mini-grid activities. ENGIE is launching new mini-grid projects in Zambia with ENGIE PowerCorner and...
June 20, 2018 •
Finance, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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As the compliance agenda gains traction across Africa, the finance professionals of Central-Southern Africa are displaying a hunger to adopt automation as a way to deliver the kind of efficient and transparent services their clients increasingly demand....
June 19, 2018 •
Mining & Energy, Opinion, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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The South African mining industry performed poorly over the past ten years, shrinking to become even smaller today than it was in 1994. However, if major constraints impeding accelerated growth and development are lifted, estimates show that the mining sector...
June 19, 2018 •
Security, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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Global cybersecurity technology company, Bitdefender has emphasised its commitment towards the Southern African channel and the subsequent growth of this all-important segment of the ICT marketplace. “Bitdefender is a 100% channel orientated company and we...
June 19, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Online & Social, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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Since launching Amazon CloudFront in November 2008, they’ve been continuously expanding their infrastructure footprint around the world to improve availability and performance for content delivery. Today, they are excited to announce the launch of two new...
June 18, 2018 •
East Africa, Finance, North Africa, Opinion, Southern Africa, West Africa •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Africa has long been considered a global leader in fintech innovation and adoption. The continent’s low penetration rates for traditional banking services coupled with high penetration of mobile phones makes it a rich breeding ground for fintech...
June 18, 2018 •
Security, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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South African insurer, Liberty, announced that they were a victim of a cyber attack. The insurer revealed that the attackers infiltrated their information technology systems, extracted data from the firm and demanded payment. The insurer said that none of...
June 18, 2018 •
Southern Africa, Startups, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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African startups are in a unique position to leverage innovation to answer some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. To achieve this, an enabling environment is mission critical, according to Abu Cassim, founder and director of Jozi Angels, an angel...
June 18, 2018 •
East Africa, Finance, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa •
Neo Sesinye •
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Postal services can play a pivotal role in delivering remittances, lowering the transfer costs and providing access to basic financial services in Africa, according to a report released today by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and...
