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3 Ways to Optimise Cloud Security Beyond What is in Place
Modernising business infrastructure by migrating to the cloud has become one of the most significant organisational priorities today. Unfortunately, as companies across industry sectors make the shift from on-premises to this dynamic new environment, so too has there been a…
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The 10 African Countries With the Highest Fuel Prices
Fuel prices the world over are skyrocketing as the Russia-Ukraine conflict draws on and continues to impact a world economy already weakened from COVID-19. Developing nations in Africa, already under immense strain, must new deal with heightened petrol, diesel, and…
AfDB Approves $2-Million Technical Grant to Boost Electricity Reforms
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on 24 June approved a technical assistance grant of $2 million to fund research that will contribute to electricity reforms in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The grant…
Dropping Fossil Fuels a “Great Threat to Africa”, Ramaphosa Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that cutting investments in fossil fuels is a great threat to Africa. Ramaphosa was speaking at the G7 Summit in Germany. This summit hosted leaders of G7 countries and President Ramaphosa was participating in…
Eskom CEO Says Stage 6 Load-Shedding Could Strike on Tuesday
Eskom CEO, Andre De Ruyter, said that the South African power utility could implement stage 6 load-shedding on Tuesday night. The South African power utility implemented stage 4 load-shedding after “unlawful industrial action” at some of its power stations in…
The Cybersecurity Wave: Importance and Impact of Cybersecurity in Today’s Digital World
Cyberattacks continue to be a threat to organizations across the world, but using powerful cybersecurity solutions can help you defend your organization against these malicious attacks. Without proper security management, your organization is an easy target for cybercriminals. Poor configuration of…
Instagram is Testing New Ways to Verify Users’ Ages
Instagram, a photo and video-sharing social networking service, is testing new ways to verify users’ ages, including scanning their faces. The trial started on 23 June and is currently being rolled out in the US. It is focused on users…
AfDB Approves Establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, a new groundbreaking institution that will significantly enhance Africa’s access to the technologies that underpin the manufacture of medicines, vaccines, and other…
Apple to Launch a Bunch of New Devices Soon, Including iPhone 14
Apple, a giant technology company, is reportedly gearing up to release a bunch of new devices including the iPhone 14 later this year and in 2023. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, this mass launch includes four iPhone 14 models, three…
The Role of Mobile Money in Kenya’s Tech Surge
Over the last decade, Kenya has witnessed significant technological growth, with the country now considered among the leading nations on that front in Africa. Dubbed Silicon Savannah, the East African nation has become the reference point for technological advancement not…
Nomanini Launches New App for Retailers in Africa
Nomanini, a fast-growing fintech platform in Africa, has on Monday announced the launch of a new supply chain finance solution called StockNow that connects FMCGs and financial service providers to serve Africa’s informal retailers at scale. StockNow, an easy-to-use app…
Is Bitcoin the Next Global Reserve Currency?
Dismissing the possibility that Bitcoin could be the next global reserve currency is “naïve”, affirms the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, the deVere Group. The controversial assertion by Nigel Green of deVere Group…
Sophos Webinar: Navigating the Cybersecurity Triple Threat
As we move into 2022, ransomware shows no signs of slowing down – that’s no surprise. What we have seen in the past 18 months, however, is a shift in tactics: targets have shifted to ever-larger organizations, and the business…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. This week, Amazon prepares to launch its presence in Africa, Kyndryl names a new managing director, FlySafair wants to expand…
How a Career in Cybersecurity Can Secure Your Future
According to a salary and hiring report by the professional recruitment group, Michael Page, cybersecurity is one of the top in-demand technology jobs in South Africa. Cybersecurity is an issue of critical importance and companies are prioritising hiring talent with…
Health Cabinet Secretary Calls for More Investment in Health-tech in Kenya
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is calling for more investments in research and new innovations to better deal with current and emerging health concerns. Addressing the summit on malaria and neglected tropical diseases in Kigali, the health CS made a…
