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Bank Your Time with Effortless Online Shopping
Discover the ultimate online shopping experience with Avo SuperShop. Shop conveniently, earn rewards, and enjoy secure payments with this top-rated app. Shop Smartly: Explore a wide range of products and brands in Avo’s extensive online store. From electronics and fashion…
MTN Group Announces Key Executive Moves in West Africa
MTN Group announces the appointment of Mohammed Rufai as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria, effective 1 September and 19 August 2024, respectively. They also announce the voluntary…
Telkom Applauds Competition Commission’s Recommendation
Telkom welcomes the Competition Commission’s recommendation to the Competition Tribunal (“Tribunal”) to approve the proposed transaction to sell 100% of Swiftnet, with conditions. Telkom obtained shareholder approval on 24 May 2024 for the sale of the masts and towers business…
TECNO Launches SPARK 20 Pro 5G in South Africa
Technology brand TECNO announces the release of the new SPARK 20 Pro 5G, the first 5G device in the SPARK 20 Series, now available in South Africa. As a powerful new 5G smartphone, this latest addition to the series offers compelling…
South Africa Enters a New Era of Ride-Hailing
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the much-anticipated National Land Transport Amendment Bill (NLTAB) and the Economic Regulation of Transport Bill into law, in accordance with Section 79(1) of the Constitution. This significant development promises to bring substantial improvements to South…
Mixed Reactions on ANC’s Facebook Page as Jacob Zuma Exits
The ANC maintains that it has now officially expelled Jacob Zuma after he backed uMkhonto Wesizwe, the newly formed political party, in the recent Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s National Provincial Elections (NPE). The elections saw MK outperform the ANC in…
TECNO to Expand AIoT Lineup in South Africa
Technology brand TECNO today announces that new smart wearables are planned for introduction to South Africa soon. While all the focus lately has been on the new SPARK 20 Series of smartphones from the brand, it must not be forgotten…
Top 5 Weekly Tech Headlines from Africa and Internationally
Editorial’s Weekly Choice: The previous week (July 22 to July 26, 2024) was quite eventful in the world of news. The Fourth Estate, as usual, made and received calls, sent and received emails, and pursued leads in the quest for…
AI-Driven Solution to Growing Cyber Threats
In response to the escalating cybersecurity threats facing enterprises worldwide, Westcon-Comstor, a global distributor of security and cloud solutions, has unveiled the Check Point Infinity AI Platform as a key tool in combating these advanced threats. This AI-powered, cloud-delivered platform…
Public and Organizations Urged to Boost Cyber Resilience
The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) has identified that criminals are exploiting public awareness and reactions to the recent CrowdStrike software update failure to deploy various attack tactics. These attacks, including phishing and malware campaigns, continue to evolve and expand.…
R500 Million Investment to Enhance Broadband in SA Townships
This financial year, Vodacom Eastern Cape plans to invest R500 million as part of its larger digital inclusion strategy to upgrade its network, enhance energy projects, and increase broadband coverage, especially in townships and rural areas. The majority of this…
Sports Event Wireless Network Lessons Aid Companies
Sports stadiums and arenas require reliable connectivity to support thousands of concurrent users during events. High-density, secure wireless networks are imperative. AI and machine learning have optimized networks to enhance the user experience further. Companies can benefit from the lessons…
Crime Combating Cams Make a Difference in SA Metros
Vumacam’s CCTV cameras and technology have been instrumental in assisting law enforcement and private security in combating crime in the City of Johannesburg (COJ), and more recently in the City of Ekurhuleni and City of Mogale. Over the past two…
Digital Precinct Celebrates 4th Cohort Graduation
Samsung is pleased to announce the graduation of the 4th cohort from its Advanced Industry Experience Programme, conducted in partnership with Tshimologong Digital Precinct. The graduation ceremony for the 18 graduates was held on July 18, 2024, at Tshimologong Precinct…
Distributor Unveils NETGEAR SME WiFi Access Point Solution
Duxbury Networking, a distributor of networking solutions in South Africa, highlights the new NETGEAR WAX625 Insight-managed Pro WiFi access point (AP) as tailored for managed service providers and SMEs aiming to deliver top-notch network performance customized to their specific needs…
E-hailing for SA Students Inspiration on Mandela Day
In celebration of Mandela Day, Bolt, the Estonian mobility company that offers ride-hailing, micromobility rental, food and grocery delivery, and carsharing services hosted an enriching event for ten students from the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust, a client of Bolt Business,…
