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Benefits of Early Engagement in Engineering
There is no hiding that, in the world of engineering, embracing a “left-to-right thinking” methodology is crucial. This specific mindset allows you to bring into focus the end of your project right from the outset. Need to produce construction deliverables…
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Why Data Visualisation is a Vital Tool for the Police Force in SA
The most recent South African crime statistics make for grim reading with double-digit growth reported across all assault categories. A budget cut of almost R12-billion ($759-million) for the 2021/2022 fiscal year has done little to assuage public concern around the…
ESL Gaming & Lenovo Legion Join Forces
ESL Gaming, one of the world’s leading esports companies, and global technology brand, Lenovo, announced their exclusive PC partnership for ESL’s Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) properties on Friday. Starting with IEM Dallas in June 2022, Lenovo Legion will be the…
MoMo PBS Limited Formally Commmences Operations in Nigeria
The MTN Group announced on Thursday that MTN Nigeria’s fintech subsidiary, MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) formally commenced operations. This comes after the company’s successful pilot test that was initiated on 16 May 2022 in commemoration of the GSM…
LinkedIn Has Increased Membership Fees in Kenya
LinkedIn, an American employment-oriented social network service company, has increased membership fees and rates that viewers pay to access premium services by up to Sh 1,400 ($12.03) per account This comes after Kenya introduced a 16 percent value-added tax (VAT)…
Showing Kids the Value of Data and Analytics Through Sports
SAS, one of the leaders in analytics, has created The Batting Lab, an interactive experience that uses artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and Internet of Things (IoT) analytics to help kids improve their athletic skills, specifically baseball and softball swings,…
aYo Looks to the Cloud to Power the Future of Microinsurance
African insurtech aYo Holdings has taken the next step in its ongoing technology transformation by rolling out a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to underpin its ambitious growth plans across the continent. aYo, which is 100% owned by MTN,…
Nigerian Unicorn OPay Signs Deal with Mastercard
Mastercard and Nigeria-based fintech unicorn OPay today announced a strategic partnership to extend the service’s offerings across more of the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables OPay consumers and merchants in the region – including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria,…
Kaspersky Launches Online Ransomware Response Training Course
Kaspersky, the Russia-based, self-styled independent cybersecurity and online safety provider, has today announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response training course. This is in order to offer in-house cybersecurity teams and InfoSec professionals an opportunity to expand their…
Zoho Announced as Platinum Sponsor for the Digital Transformation Forum 2022
Zoho Corp, a global technology company, has officially been announced as Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Digital Transformation Forum 2022 to be held at the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 May 2022. This hybrid event will see…
Digitalisation of Africa’s Airports Key to Safeguarding Economic Recovery, SITA says
Critical airport worker and capacity shortfalls in Africa that threaten to keep flights and passengers grounded and impede the continents’ economic recovery can be rapidly and affordably addressed with the adoption of trusted, secure cloud-based solutions, according to SITA, the…
Netflix is Laying Off 150 Employees
According to news that was first published by Variety, Netflix is laying off 150 employees including contractors, after an unsatisfying revenue report. An unnamed source also confirmed to The Verge that the cuts include at least 26 contractors working on…
What You Need to Know About MTN’s New Reduced LTE & 5G Deals
MTN has announced price reductions and more value to customers on its MyMTN Home Fixed LTE and 5G home portfolios. The MyMTN Home Fixed LTE and 5G offers are available until 31 July 2022. “At MTN we are committed to…
Disney+ Finally Arrives in South Africa
Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, launches on Wednesday in South Africa. Standard pricing at launch is confirmed at R119 ($7.45) per month, or R1190 ($74.53) for an annual subscription, with sign-up information available at DisneyPlus.com. Disney+…
Oracle Opens New R&D Lab in North Africa
American multinational computer tech firm Oracle has announced it will establish a new branch of Oracle Labs, Oracle’s advanced research arm, at Casanearshore Park in Casablanca, Morocco, to house up to 100 researchers. Researchers at the new facility will use…
ICT Authority & Kodris Africa Collaborate to Implement Coding Curriculum in Kenya
The ICT Authority (ICTA) and online publishing firm Kodris Africa have inked a deal to implement a coding curriculum in select schools in Kenya. This comes after the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development approved the coding curriculum in the country…
