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Ericsson reveals top 10 consumer trends for 2016
In the fifth edition of its annual trend report, Ericsson ConsumerLab revealed the 10 hottest consumer trends for 2016 and beyond. This year’s report shows consumers believe artificial intelligence (AI) will soon enable interaction with objects without the need for…
Uber and SAB to take drunk drivers off the road
Uber and SAB are working together to help reduce the number of deaths caused by drunk driving ahead of the festive season, when alcohol-related traffic accidents are traditionally high. South Africa has the world’s highest rate of alcohol-related road deaths.…
Philips takes a deeper look at the future of African healthcare
At the Philips Africa Innovation Experience 2015, JJ van Dongen, CEO of Philips Africa highlighted some of the key technologies created by Royal Philips over the last year. The innovations showcased cut across a broad range of uses and industries,…
Visa and MyGate ink partnership to expand Visa Checkout
Visa has partnered with online payments platform MyGate to process Visa Checkout in South Africa. Managing Director of MyGate, Dan Edmiston said: “We’re very pleased to be partnering with Visa as we aim to create enjoyable online payment experiences that…
Financial inclusion is still met with a number of challenges in Africa
One of the most life-altering and important drives in the developed world is the drive towards financial inclusion. While this drive may be derived from the incentive for banks to increase their customer base, it is to the advantage of…
Investment in Africa has never been higher
Investment in Africa has never been higher. According to the World Bank, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region hit a record $60 billion by the middle of this year. And yet, many multinational companies looking to expand across the…
Winners of the AfricaCom Awards 2015 Revealed
The AfricaCom Awards for 2015, attracted more entries than ever before, with some serious heavyweight projects giving the judges some added food for thought. Three of the big winners on the night were Huawei, Project Isizwe and FNB Connect, who…
Back-to-basics approach needed to close digital gender divide
The digital divide between men and women can only be overcome if all interested parties adopt a multilateral approach – one that starts with digital literacy and focuses on making tech relevant to women and girls. This was the consensus…
eWaste – an opportunity for economic growth in Africa?
To help ease the high unemployment levels throughout the continent, organisations need to be innovative and create new commercially viable business opportunities. eWaste has captured the headlines in recent months and is no doubt an attractive proposition for companies to…
Government perspective to be heard at AfricaCom 2015
There can be little doubt that the burgeoning Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector is shaping the future of socio-economic development across Africa. So much so that governments have recognized that access to the ‘Internet is a basic necessity for…
Allied Mobile Africa & PIC sign USD $55 million agreement
Allied Mobile Africa has revealed that they have signed a strategic finance and partnership agreement with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) for debt funding facility of USD $55 million (approximately R800 million). The facility is to drive the company’s growth…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
Hosted by IT News Africa, and sponsored by Telkom and Hitachi Data Systems, the Financial Innovation Summit was held at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Summit which was held on 28 October 2015 addressed the theme – “Advancing Financial…
Enabling inventive collaboration through technology
Organisations in South Africa are under constant pressure to reduce operating costs, meet escalating customer expectations and innovate to differentiate themselves from the competition, with the ultimate aim of boosting revenue and profit. To achieve this, businesses are investing in…
Merchant solutions could be the answer to mobile money issues
The mobile money agency system has made huge progress in increasing access to financial services and reducing the cost of transactions, though in terms of serving the “last mile” – those wishing to make single dollar transactions – there is…
HDS redefines IT Infrastructure Performance with New Flash Portfolio
As organisations digitise their businesses, the demand for immediate access to information has soared, forcing IT departments to focus on modernising their core IT infrastructures. As a result, companies large and small are increasingly moving to flash-based technologies to create…
MTN partners with Huawei on LampSite Solution in SA
MTN and Huawei jointly launched the LampSite indoor coverage Solution at Lakeside Mall east of Johannesburg yesterday. The indoor Solution is the first Commercial LampSite Network to be deployed in South Africa. The Solution will significantly enhance Lakeside Mall’s Indoor…
