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Google to Shut Down Call Recording Apps on Android, According to New Policies
Google has reportedly made some changes to its developer policies. It will no longer allow third-party recording apps on Android starting on 11 May 2022. According to Android Authority, a Reddit user noted that this particular policy change affects the…
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Financial Inclusion in Africa with Vipaso & Horizon – ITNA Digital Innovation Podcast EP 2
This week on IT News Africa’s Digital Innovation Podcast, Luis Monzon interviews Peter Neubauer, CEO of Austrian fintech startup Vipaso. Vipaso has recently released its digital payments innovation “Horizon” in many markets across Africa with Vipaso hoping to boost financial…
Construction Begins on New $250-Million Hyperscale Data Centre in Lagos
Nigerian company Kasi Cloud Ltd has announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony in Lekki, Lagos on 19 April 2022, to signal the beginning of construction on the company’s first of several planned data centre campuses in Nigeria. Kasi is…
6 One-Stop Digital Solutions That Can Save You Time & Money
In our fast-paced lives, time is the one commodity we don’t have a lot of to spare. And, as the pandemic has shown us when we do have some spare time, we would rather spend it with family and friends…
China Wants to Help Build a High Speed Rail from Johannesburg to Durban
China is reportedly in active talks with South African authorities about the construction of a high-speed rail linking two of the country’s economic hubs – Johannesburg and Durban. The plan to build the rail has been in the works for…
The Importance of Gender Equality in the Tech Industry
While there has been headway toward greater workplace diversity in recent years, there is still much more work to be done. In all businesses, there is undeniably a gender divide, and one of these historically male-dominated industries is technology. In…
Google to Open Tech Hub in Kenya
Google announced on Tuesday that it is investing in a product development hub in Kenya as part of its Sh115.5 billion ($1-billion) investment in Africa over the next five years. The centre will help to create transformative products, offer services…
Why the Edge and AI Make a Good Partnership in Smarter Computing
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its continued proliferation has seen the technology changing the functionality of computers by making them infinitely smarter and adept at meeting our daily requirements. A recent article by Scientific American provides examples of…
Crypto Scams on the Rise in SA: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
The world seems to have gone ‘crypto-mad’. Digital currencies like bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum, and even Dogecoin, are all over the internet. Their soaring value promises big wins for investors (if you’re “buying the dip”, that is). And the ‘fortunes’ to…
Nedbank Introduces New Nedbank American Express Platinum Card in SA
Nedbank has announced the launch of its new Nedbank American Express Platinum Card in South Africa. Both new and existing Nedbank American Express Platinum Card Members will have the same benefits, the company says. The new Platinum Card benefits include:…
Altron Appoints New Acting CEO
Altron, the JSE-listed technology company, has announced the appointment of Stewart van Graan as new executive chairman and acting CEO effective 1 July 2022. In January, Altron announced that CEO Mteto Nyati will step down from his role as of…
Netflix Introduces Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan After a Decline in Subscribers
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will start offering a much cheaper plan that will support ads. The giant streaming company has finally yielded after years of rejecting the calls to introduce ads on the platform. Netflix co-founder and co-CEO,…
SA University to Start Issuing Certificates with Blockchain Security Features
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) reportedly plans to start issuing degrees and certificates with blockchain security features to avoid fraud. According to Broad Media, the certificates will help stop counterfeiting and avoid the fraudulent representation of qualifications. UJ is one…
SA’s Eskom says Load Shedding to Remain Until Friday
This morning at around 7:00, Eskom – South Africa’s embattled energy utility – was forced to implement Stage 4 rotational blackouts due to the loss of additional generating units across its grid of powerplants. The utility has announced that load…
Disney+ Annual Subscription Now Available in SA: All the Details
On Tuesday, for the first time, fans can register to subscribe to the Disney+ streaming service in South Africa. Disney is currently offering fans of its shows to take advantage of an exclusive introductory offer of R950 ($64.46). The offer…
Sophos Launches New Features for its Cloud Workload Protection
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today unveiled new advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities. These enhancements accelerate the detection and response of in-progress attacks and security incidents within Linux operating…
