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MTN SA’s Airfibre Offering Surges Across 3.1 Million Homes in Just 1 Year
MTN South Africa says that its airfibre offering, MTN Supersonic, has seen enormous growth since launching in March 2021, with the product now being used in over 3.4-million homes. Airfibre, like Supersonic’s, leverages Gigabit 1 (G1) Radio to transmit internet…
iPhone 14 Launch Date Revealed
Apple has reportedly selected 7 September 2022 for the launch date of the highly anticipated iPhone 14 line of smartphones. Other products expected to launch alongside the iPhone 14 include multiple new Mac computers, affordable and high-end iPads and three…
Reducing the Cost of Rural Connectivity
With 60% of the African population residing in rural areas, there is an enormous opportunity to connect people in rural communities and villages. In Morocco, a third of the population lives in rural areas, and there is still a need…
Why Cloud Marketplaces Are Critical for True Digital Transformation
Integrating cloud marketplaces in your supply chain is no longer optional—it’s essential. Cloud-based marketplaces speed up the whole procurement chain, and they enhance control, risk management, and governance for businesses. According to a new Forrester report, software companies selling in…
SA’s Tiger Brands Turns to Solar Energy Amid Load Shedding Crisis
Massive South African manufacturer Tiger Brands says it will soon begin rolling out solar power at its manufacturing sites. This marks a business-wide green energy initiative aligned with the business’ aim to reduce its energy intensity by 30% by 2030.…
Malware That Can Take Over Computers is Skyrocketing in Africa
According to data collected by Russia-based cybersecurity provider Kaspersky, the number of backdoor computer malware detected in Q2 2022 for corporate users in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria has significantly increased compared to the previous quarter. Currently, numbers are hitting…
Uber Sub-Saharan Africa Appoints New GM
Uber has appointed Kagiso Khaole as its new GM for its Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) business, taking over Frans Hiemstra’s role who has been shifted to Regional GM for the Middle East and Africa at Uber. Kagiso joined Uber in…
Xiaomi 12 Lite Launches in South Africa: Here’s the Price + Specs
Chinese electronics group Xiaomi has announced today that its Xiaomi 12 Lite smartphone is now available in South Africa. The Xiaomi 12 Lite packs innovative features within a versatile flagship experience. Specifications: The 12 Lite comes in at just 173g…
Exclusive Networks Africa Empowers Women Across Communities & Within Business
Global cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks Africa believes the empowerment of women is a critical objective today, in both business and communities. Accordingly, the company was proud to play its part recently in support of women and children in the Thembisa…
MTN Could Sell its Afghanistan Business for $35-Million
South Africa’s MTN Group, the largest telecom in Africa in terms of revenue and subscriber base, has finally received a binding offer to sell off its Afghanistan business for $35-million. The Group will end its Middle East operations after the…
Liquid Makes Big International Strides with Israeli Tech Acquisition
Africa’s Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has today announced the finalisation of its 100% acquisition and delisting of Israeli technology company Telrad. Telrad will now be part of Liquid, and its greater parent the Cassava Technologies group. Liquid had entered an…
ICYMI: Pre-Orders Open for Galaxy Z Flip4 & Z Fold4 Soon Hitting SA
Samsung announced that pre-orders are now open in South Africa for its next generation foldable smartphones: Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. Both devices feature customisable form factors, tailored experiences, and upgraded performance. The Galaxy Z Flip4 builds…
Crypto Firm Binance Chooses New Leader for its South African Business
Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure providers, has today announced the appointment of Hannes Wessels as its Country Head of South Africa. The firm says the new appointment will further its ambitions to drive its business…
Could Bitcoin Ever Hit a New All-Time High?
Bitcoin, the world’s most important cryptocurrency, has remained around $20,000 in valuation since tumbling to $17,567 in June and has languished around that number well into August. The token is currently doing its worst performance for several months since hitting…
7 Vital Online Gaming Safety Tips for Kids & Adults
Following the recent leakage revealing how hyper-popular game Roblox moderates content, cybersecurity experts from antivirus provider Kaspersky has shared a few insights on what cyber threats can harm users, and especially children, in the online gaming space and how these…
How Africa’s Technology Revolution is Changing Perspectives on the Continent
A new report that includes the surveyed opinions of 4,500 Africans from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana has revealed that the recent wave of technology innovation coming out of Africa is changing how Africans view the continent. When asked if recent…
