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Leveraging trends in a technology slowdown
When it comes to technology sales, everything is slower at the moment and, in South Africa, it’s as much about the current political uncertainty as our weak currency. However, there is also huge opportunity to reposition for an uptick that…
Discussing the future of the connected car
From Elon Musk’s vision for a tunnel network underneath Los Angeles to Uber’s flying cars, we know the technological ambition to transform our road networks has arrived. Automotive companies have their feet on the pedal too. Companies including Ford, Peugeot,…
Hundreds of Nigerian teachers trained for SAP Code Week
Over 450 public and private school teachers from across North Central Nigeria gathered at Baze University last week, 25-30 September 2017, for a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) workshop session organised as part of Africa Code Week (ACW) 2017. Forming part two of…
How do you address a problem like corruption with Blockchain
Blockchain, the same technology that powers the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, has the potential to bring transparency, security, accountability and efficiency to existing government services. In addition, blockchain creates opportunities to deliver new services in new ways that previously were not possible.…
Nigeria: NOTAP stops N192bn tech capital flight
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in Nigeria has blocked N192 billion (roughly $535 million) worth of capital flight ‎from leaving the country, according to a report via the Guardian Nigeria. According to NOTAP, the prevention was thanks…
How the internet is changing the property market
Today more and more people looking to buy a home are doing so through the internet. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors indicates that 42% of people looking for a home first go to the internet to…
Why the possibilities of connected cars are endless
From Total Recall to Batman, it’s fair to say that Hollywood loves a good autonomous vehicle. However, this technology is no longer the subject of public imagination. With connected cars already becoming a reality in 2017, and Gartner predicting that…
Networks Unlimited partners with Uplogix to automate network management
Anton Jacobsz, managing director at Networks Unlimited says, “Uplogix offers a highly reliable and secure out-band-platform and is like having a ‘techie in a box’, enabling customers to remotely connect to devices in order to monitor these and take automated…
50 dead, 200 injured, Twitter reacts to Las Vegas shooting
On Sunday 1 October 2017 in Las Vegas, USA, a gunman opened fire at concert killing at least 50 people while also injuring more than 100 others. The shooting took place near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino where country singer…
Kenya: IEBC reveals plans to ensure ethical elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has signed a contract with OT Morpho, a French firm which will be supplying information technology services to the IEBC, to ensure that Kenya’s upcoming repeat elections are conducted ethically and fairly. If…
Three important technologies to slash manufacturing input costs
Local manufacturing firms continue to face blustering headwinds – from heightened global competition from the likes of China and India, to sluggish demand and macroeconomic conditions, to critical skills shortages and labour issues. But technology can help to relieve one…
MTN Nigeria ordered to pay N4.8bn to former employee
According to a report by Nigerian Communications Week, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Akure Division, ordered MTN Nigeria Communications Limited and MTN International, Mauritius, to pay its former Network Group Operations Manager, Paul Odunewu, $13,419,728.54, £10,000 and N2,540,000…
Digital workplace strategies thriving in flexible co-working spaces
Gone are the days when the workplace merely provided a physical space that employees occupy during regular office hours. Today’s always connected, instant access environment has blurred the lines between the physical office and the place where work happens. As…
The drone industry has potential to create jobs in South Africa
The drone industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs for qualified drone pilots per year, but the right training is crucial to move this industry forward and to help grow the country’s employment rate. According to economic expert…
Kwesé TV launches in Botswana through Orange partnership
Telecommunications company Orange Botswana and pay-TV broadcast network Kwesé TV have announced a partnership which aims to provide its customers with premium entertainment and sports programming on their mobile devices. This is according to a report by Bizcommunity. There has…
POPI is the wake-up call your IT needs
We have all spent countless hours attempting to become experts on the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act and, if you conduct business in Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you’re anything like me, you still feel a…
