April 3, 2019 •
Mobile and Telecoms, Sponsored •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on How Parallel Wireless is helping to include rural communities with 5G RuralFirst project
Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of network connection in rural areas around the world, remain the last frontier for the telecom industry. When it comes to Africa, the...
March 5, 2019 •
Finance •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on FNB now offers digital payment with Samsung Pay
FNB and RMB Private Bank have announced that customers who own a compatible Samsung smart device now have the option to use Samsung Pay to make secure contactless payments at almost any payment terminal in South Africa. Raj Makanjee, FNB Retail CEO, says,...
Speed to market is the key ingredient to sustaining a competitive advantage. In the app development world, choosing the right mobile technology stack could mean the difference between success and failure. If one wants to create a highly functional mobile app...
India’s mobile technology company, Lava launched its operations in Ghana with a promise to deliver valuable and reliable yet affordable mobile technology to the market and community. Rahul Kumar Singh, Country Manager, Lava Technologies, and Saurabh...
Telkom Kenya’s 3G/4G project expansion worth KES 1 billion and is targeting to maximize fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) product, improving its service quality for enterprise and corporate customers. This expansion, that is part of Telkom’s long-term network...
Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Kaizala Pro is now available in Nigeria. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile app that aims to improve the way businesses communicate and collaborate. The mobile app is designed for large group communication, workflow...
Even though the market has become more competitive in Africa, many insurers still rely on traditional methods to reach customers. While other industries have been pro-active in their adoption of mobile technology due to its convenience and reach, insurance...
February 6, 2018 •
Finance, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Mobile-first: The way forward for financial services sector
The unbundling of banking and transactional functions from traditional financial services providers – driven by increased development of mobile technology, regulatory change, and competition from agile new challenger banks and fintech providers – is...
We are currently amid an industrial revolution which is transforming every sector of business. While the travel industry is arguably ahead of the curve right now, for how long will it remain in front? In South Africa, almost 3.5 million travellers passed...
Banking apps on mobile phones, which use sophisticated security and authentication technology, are starting to offer a wider set of online transactional services to consumers. Fears about security are one of the last barriers to more widespread mobile...
January 18, 2017 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Entersekt sees global growth amidst sharper focus on cyber security
Entersekt, has expanded its worldwide operations and secured contracts with banks across several continents. The company specialises in online authentication and mobile security solutions within the financial services sector. Having relationships with Equity...
The “Africa Rising” narrative is increasingly giving way to that of “Aspiring Africa”, as the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) shrinks and the new middle class burgeons, says Wim van der Beek, founder and managing partner of Goodwell Investments. Central to...
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the official launch of the Gear S3 smartwatch. The timepiece which combines timeless aesthetics with the latest in mobile technology is available in two designs, the frontier and the Gear S3 classic. Both the...
Just as mobile technology is evolving, so is mobile display advertising. As has always been the case, the most successful ads are those that interest customers and encourage them to take action. Nowadays, the ads that seem to work best are those that engage...
April 11, 2016 •
Company News, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Mobile technology can set the world ablaze with innovation and opportunities
The World Bank’s Global Findex financial inclusion study shows that 12% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa have mobile money accounts – compared to just 2% worldwide – and of these 64 million adults, 45% of them have only a mobile money account....
October 16, 2015 •
Mobile and Telecoms •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on IT News Africa: Top Tech Stories of the Week
During the course of October 2015, IT News Africa highlighted the top 10 richest individuals in Tech. The list consists of the richest individuals, within Africa, in the technology and telecoms sector. The full list can be found below. Moving on to the top...
