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8 Ways Edge Computing Can Future-Proof Your Business
Adopting edge computing is the next important step in future-proofing your infrastructure. By moving data processing towards the ‘edge’, you bring real-time decision-making to where it’s needed. This supports whatever capabilities will be critical tomorrow, from the Internet of Things…
3 East African Economic Sectors Ripe for Tech Innovation
As East Africa opens its economy following two years of pandemic-related disruption, the region needs to prioritise digitisation and innovation. This can help countries across the region boost their recovery and establish stronger foundations for continued growth and advancement in…
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Why Innovation in the Financial Sector Will Continue to Benefit SMEs in SA
Small businesses in South Africa need one thing when applying for finance – speed. They don’t have the luxury of time to wait for funding or loan applications to be assessed. They need a fast turnaround time, to keep the…
These 12 Smartphone Apps Can Help Keep Your Finances in Shape
Digital tools are part of every part of our lives, and that includes managing our money. There are some great apps and features on your phone that can help you take control of your financial wellness. Smartphone brand Alcatel suggests…
More & More South Africans Are Considering Online Schools – New Survey
Even prior to the pandemic, online schools had their fair share of critics among South Africans, but this perception drastically changed due to the lockdowns and increased isolation. So, was this purely a short-term solution for parents during the pandemic?…
The Top 10 Googled Terms by South Africans in July 2022
Google Trends has released the top searched items by South Africans on its search engine for July 2022. South Africans eager to find out more information on everything from current affairs to the latest celebrity news and their favorite sports…
South African Streamer on 5 Careers You Can Build in E-Sports
According to recent data, Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing gaming region in the world. Game Industry Africa recently reported that the total number of gamers in Africa increased by 142% between 2015 and 2021. Locally, gaming tournaments such…
Visa & Standard Bank Launch Grant to Help African Women Grow Their Businesses
Visa has today announced the launch of a grant towards the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), formed from a collaboration between Standard Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The grant will be utilized to fund the…
Blue Prism Interview: The Benefits of Automation in Africa’s Banking Sector
Automation is an exciting digital innovation making its burgeoning forays into Africa as businesses across the continent, from call centers to banks, are looking at the future-minded technology to simplify and add increased conveniences to their many processes. However, automation…
Airtel Africa Signs $124-Million Credit Facility with Citi Bank
Airtel Africa, one of Africa’s largest telecom groups with a presence in 14 countries across the continent, today announced the signing of a $125-million revolving credit facility with investment banking group Citi through its branch offices/subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. The…
Cybersecurity: Africa’s SEACOM Joins Forces with British Telecommunications
African cable system firm SEACOM and British Telecommunications (BT) today announced a strategic partnership which will provide SEACOM with BT cybersecurity systems in order to further secure its own infrastructure and deliver new networking, security and communications solutions to enterprise…
No More Blue Ticks? WhatsApp to Let Users Choose When to Appear Online
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a series of new privacy changes coming to the chatting service, including a way for users to check their messages without appearing online to other contacts. The new features are set to roll out to all…
The Crypto Collapse & Rising DDoS Smart Attacks
During Q2 2022, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks reached a new level as the share of smart attacks and average duration saw steep increases. Compared to the previous year, the average duration of a DDoS attack rose 100 times,…
Coding Bootcamp for African Girls Comes to Namibia – Registrations Open
The Connected Africa Girls Coding Camp is back this year with its 5th edition commissioned by ECA in partnership with the government of The Republic of Namibia, UN Namibia, UN WOMEN, and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). This hybrid training…
Tizeti Seeks to Bring its Solar-Powered Internet to More African Countries
Nigerian solar-based internet provider Tizeti has announced that it is set to expand its operations within Nigeria and Ghana, and into new neighboring countries Cote d’Ivoire and Togo. The company is also considering listing its Nigerian Subsidiary. With over 2.8…
Google’s Equiano Subsea Cable Lands in South Africa
Google’s Equiano Subsea Cable, which seeks to connect Europe to Africa via the ocean, has reportedly made its final stop on Monday, landing in Melkbosstrand, Western Cape, South Africa. The cable was originally announced to land in South Africa by…
