The SPAR Group is strengthening its leadership as part of a deliberate move to accelerate operational execution across its Southern African footprint. These leadership appointments signal a more focused, execution-led SPAR – one that is working harder to deliver consistently…
Africa remains one of the fastest-growing digital markets globally, driven by increasing Internet penetration, expanding submarine cable capacity, and the rapid adoption of digital services. NTT DATA has become the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400Gbps peering…
MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mazen Mroué, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a global network of senior connectivity leaders working to shape the…
Johannesburg, South Africa—The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2026, Africa’s leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 27-28 May for its 11th annual edition. Organized by IT News Africa, the…
Over the past decade, HISA has become the continent’s leading platform for reimagining healthcare through technology, policy, and collaboration. This flagship event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, and investors to reimagine the future of healthcare on the continent.…
Kaspersky has identified a new variant of the SparkCat Trojan in the App Store and in Google Play — a year after the crypto-stealing malware was first discovered and removed from both platforms. The Trojan hides inside legitimate-looking apps and…
FNB finally announces the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at 4 newly enabled FNB branches. This launch aligns with the DHA’s new digital partnership model, which allows South Africans to apply for…
Dr. Anele Mngadi Hammond recently went viral on social media over a historic vehicle finance case with Standard bank in 2018. In the videos, Dr. Hammond accuses the institution of serious misconduct and also claims that Standard Bank and its…
Nigeria remains one of the most active crypto markets globally, with increasing demand for tools that combine simplicity and transparency. The market operates daily with clearly defined rules and settlement periods, offering customers structured, time-bound opportunities to act on their…
Robotics education is increasingly becoming part of modern school curricula, but access to these programs remains largely concentrated in urban schools. For many learners in rural communities, opportunities to engage with robotics, coding and engineering technologies are still rare. The…