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MTN Appoints New Group Executive for Enterprise Business Unit
MTN Group announced the appointment of Tumi Chamayou as Group Executive: Enterprise Business Unit (GEBU), which takes effect from 1 June 2022. Tumi joined the GEBU team in 2018, as General Manager for Large Enterprise Sales, and has been Acting…
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DStv’s Exclusive Sports Broadcasting Deals Could Be Under Threat
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has launched a new proposal to implement widespread changes around TV broadcasting regulations in the country with a focus on the broadcasting of sports. The proposed amendments are included in a…
Small Businesses in Kenya Face 47% Increase in Cyber Attacks
When a small business owner is faced with the responsibilities of production economics, financial reports, and marketing all at the same time, cybersecurity can often appear complicated and, at times, unnecessary. However, this disregard for IT security is being exploited…
Bitcoin – What Happens Next?
Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most important cryptocurrency, is currently sitting around $30,000 after losing around 60% of its value in a period of just 6 months in a drop that has led a new round of crypto critics pointing…
South Africans Score Big Through Nedbank-linked Game
Expand, a mobile app that rewards players with cash and airtime for their knowledge and attention to brands, products, and services, has taken South Africa by storm. At 20:00 every weeknight, tens of thousands of people from every corner of…
These Are the Cyber Dangers Still Faced by SA’s SMEs
Internet security provider Kaspersky says that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other small businesses in South Africa are still facing many threats from cyber criminals and threat actors. What’s worse is that many small business owners do not use…
South Africa Could See Cheaper International Calls Thanks to ICASA
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) says that it welcomes moves by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) to conduct a new ‘cost modelling exercise’ with regards to voice call termination rates and to introduce curbs on…
Elon Musk’s Starlink to Provide Internet Services in Nigeria
Elon Musk, a business magnate, announced that Starlink, a satellite internet service he launched through SpaceX, will be providing internet services to two countries in Africa including Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) also confirmed this announcement, according to TechCabal.…
Government to Intervene on Petrol Price in SA, Finance Minister Confirms
The South African government met to discuss what should be done in the wake of an anticipated petrol price hike on Wednesday. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe met during the weekend to discuss…
Why Hybrid Work Without “Culture” is Just Not Enough
South Africa’s government has ended the COVID-19 State of Disaster, but now that employees have experienced remote working, many don’t want to return to the office, leading companies to opt for hybrid work. As a result of the pandemic, employees…
This is Not a Video of Elon Musk
Scammers are using deepfake videos of Elon Musk in an attempt to trick people into handing over cryptocurrency, BleepingComputer reports. The scammers set up a phony cryptocurrency platform called “BitVex” that purports to be owned by Musk. The crooks then used…
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. YouTube sets its lineup for this year’s Africa Day Concert, WhatsApp announces that it is dropping support for certain Android…
Why Data Compliance is Critical for Your Business
The regulatory environment is a complex one that impacts all facets of a business. And if dealing with the continually evolving South African compliance landscape is not challenging enough, companies must also keep in mind new EU regulations that can…
Talking Africa’s Fintech Explosion with Chipper Cash – ITNA Digital Innovation Podcast EP 3
This week on IT News Africa’s Digital Innovation Podcast, Luis Monzon interviews Wiza Jalakasi, VP of Global DevRel of Chipper Cash, an African-founded, US-based fintech startup that specialises on cross-border payment facilitations. Chipper currently has an over $2-billion valuation and…
China’s TECNO Ranks Amongst Top 6 Brands in Africa
Chinese smartphone manufacturer TECNO ranked among the top 6 brands on the African continent for the sixth consecutive year, according to an announcement from the company. Established in 2011, the “Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands” rankings are the most…
Twitter Shareholder Sues Elon Musk for Share Price ‘Manipulation’
According to Business Insider, a complaint was filed in California on Wednesday by a Twitter shareholder who claims Elon Musk manipulated the share price with his tweets. Elon Musk secured the deal to acquire Twitter after weeks of back-and-forth negotiations…
