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Vusi Melane
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Vusi Melane
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ISPA says Internet Firms Must Compete in Estates
Residential estates with high-end fibre connectivity are valued by owners and tenants alike. This is especially true for estates with open access fibre infrastructure, which provides a neutral platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to compete with each other. Chairperson…
Digital Identity “Unconference” Coming in September 2024
Cape Town will host a significant gathering on digital identity initiatives and innovation in the SADC region at the end of September 2024. Local digital identity start-up, DIDx, is proud to announce that they, together with Internet Identity Workshop (IIW),…
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…
Possible Partnership with Kenyan Telcos and Data Centers: Ai
Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapidly changing technology landscape, which is impacting their infrastructure and services. This is according to…
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.…
Moniepoint Enhances Financial Access with New Collaborations
Moniepoint Inc. has highlighted the importance of a collaborative and holistic stakeholder approach in advancing financial and economic inclusion in Nigeria. During a recent high-level policy dialogue in Washington, DC, between the Nigerian government and private sector stakeholders, Moniepoint Inc.’s…
Collaborating for a Safer E-Hailing Industry in South Africa
South Africa’s e-hailing industry is on a fast track, with an annual growth rate of 5.26%. However, safety concerns could act as a speed bump on this growth trajectory. While the recently signed National Land Transport Act (NLTA) empowers the…
40 Years of Innovation, Growth in SA’s Networking Industry
Duxbury Networking, a South African distributor of networking solutions, proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary today. Throughout the last four decades, the company has exhibited remarkable resilience, adapting to industry shifts and emerging as a leader in the African networking landscape.…
Commvault Names Chief Technology and AI Officer
Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announces that Pranay Ahlawat has been appointed as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO). Ahlawat will report to Chief Product Officer, Rajiv Kottomtharayil and…
5 Notable Futuristic Innovations by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971, showed an early interest in computers and technology. He taught himself programming at the age of 12 and sold his first software, a game called Blastar. This early success was just…
DSI Prioritizes Technology, Health, Energy and Innovation
Tabling South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation’s (DSI) R10.562 billion Budget Vote 2024/25 yesterday, Minister Blade Nzimande and Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina lauded the significant achievements of the 6th administration and the strong foundation laid for the work of…
Notice: Malware Attacks Exploit CrowdStrike Software Failure
Regarding the CrowdStrike software update failure incident on 19 July 2024, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) found reports that criminals continue to evolve their attack tactics. These tactics include using fake CrowdStrike recovery manuals, fake…
States, Experts to Address Global IT Outage Implications
A gathering called in order to capture lessons learned and plan way forward. The General Secretariat of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) – the world’s first standalone international organization focusing on the digital economy, Deemah AlYahya, announces in a statement…
Top 7 African Countries for Digital Nomads in 2024
The internet advent decades ago transformed the world into a global village. Technological advancements have fueled remote work’s rapid expansion across Africa. Just a few years ago, working outside a traditional office setting seemed implausible, but widespread high-speed internet availability…
