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Botswana Power Corporation signs contract with GE Power to further digital transformation
Aligning with Botswana’s commitment to provide energy users access to affordable energy services and improve its grid efficiency, GE Power’s Grid Solution business announced that it has signed its first contract with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) on May 24, 2018.…
Impact of Technological Advancement in African Countries
Today, technology is rapidly changing the world for the better. On one hand, we have virtual assistants reading and forwarding emails for us, and on the other hand, we have technologies like Big Data, cloud computing, blockchain, etc. that are…
Africa gets first in-flight Wi-Fi installation
Honeywell International has confirmed the first installations of its JetWave satellite communications hardware in Africa, bringing in-flight Wi-Fi solution to business jets on the African continent for the first time. ExecuJet South Africa installed Honeywell’s JetWave hardware onboard Global Express…
Digital and Audiovisual Content Hub launched in Johannesburg’s Tshimologong Precinct
Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, founded by Wits University has launched a Digital Content Hub, an incubator of innovative and creative audio-visual content, in partnership with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS). Established in…
Are physical security features still needed on Identity Documents?
At a time of strong data encryption, on-chip biometry checks, digital signatures or national public key directories (N-PKD), one can question the necessity of adding advanced physical security features on a passport or an Identity card. Counterfeited IDs Are a…
Nigerian Startup gets into MIT Solve Global Challenges
Nigeria’s digital content distribution platform, Publiseer, gets into MIT Solve Global Challenges. MIT Solve is a business incubator from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that advances solutions from tech entrepreneurs to address pressing global issues by connecting innovators with resources…
Smart Ports: unblocking the biggest barrier to Nigeria’s economic growth
Africa’s largest economy is struggling with ports infrastructure that simply can’t keep up with demand. Nigeria imports a very high proportion of its consumer goods. Ships descend on the major ports at a relentless pace, serving the almost 200 million…
Talim returns to SOULCALIBUR VI
Wielding her dual elbow blades and Wind Dance fighting style, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe has announced the return of Talim to SOULCALIBUR VI launching 19th October 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Hailing from the Village of the Wind…
What’s really driving Africa’s cyber-security workforce shortage?
So many people have written so much about the ‘skills shortage’ from so many different angles. It’s a complex situation with several different layers, and there have been many initiatives that have aimed to address it. So why write yet…
Top 10 most popular programming languages
With the IT industry evolving at the rapid rate that it is, it’s no surprise that so many people are looking to get into programming. Everyone needs a website and everyone wants an app, but only those versed in the…
WeThinkCode_ and OYA Venture hosts global She Loves Tech Hackathon
Coding school WeThinkCode_ and female entrepreneur network OYA Venture are bringing the world’s largest startup competition, focusing on women and technology, to South Africa. She Loves Tech, which was started in 2013 by Lean In China in Beijing has quickly…
Four ways the cloud is creating, not eliminating, jobs
Five million jobs are expected to be lost to automation by 2020. That may sound like a scary figure, but as these roles disappear, new jobs are set to spring up in their place. In fact, 80 percent of the…
Cloud technology is the key to personalise South Africa’s travel experiences
For the travel industry, the customer’s experience is perhaps the most important variable in determining the long-term success of the business. Because of this, airlines, hotels and other travel-related operators are affected more by digital transformation than most. According to…
Red Bull creates a gateway into the tech scene
More than half of the world’s population is currently living in urban centres. These residents face constant challenges within a limited living space. World-renowned energy drink company Red Bull believes technology is the key to create more friendly, efficient, and…
Building a digital continent: Joint progress between Africa and Europe
According to the World Bank’s most recent report on Global Economic Prospects, despite the broad global recovery currently underway, Africa still faces substantial downside risks, especially relating to challenges with subdued productivity and potential growth. In response, governments on the…
Ghana: Samsung launches four affordable premium smartphones
Samsung Electronics has introduced four new premium smartphones at very affordable prices – Galaxy A6+, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4. Some of the features on the devices include the infinity display screen which is normally found on…
