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Life after Bitcoin: Understanding the cryptocurrency and betting on its future
You probably noticed the shift during the second half of 2017. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies went from something you vaguely knew about and planned to read up on real soon, to the main topic of conversation at dinner parties. Since then…
Do you have the right insurance for your electronic devices?
If you are part of the global league of professionals who work from a “virtual office”, be sure to tell your insurer how, where and when you use your electronic devices. Traditional office workers would normally depend on their office…
Millennials set to reshape the luxury industry through innovation
With the ever-growing influence of Millennials on the hotel industry, luxury hotel groups have started to consider them as the future’s most affluent customer segment. Yet, a recent research carried out at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne shows that luxury hotels,…
How effective business solutions can help African distribution companies to grow
From volatile foreign exchange rates to complex customs clearance procedures to unreliable logistics, African distribution companies face a range of challenges. At the same time, they have great opportunities to grow by meeting the continent’s increasing appetite for consumer goods…
The impact of digital transformation on economic growth in Africa
As African organisations undergo digital transformation, understanding this massive shift and how to harness it, will be vital for organisations across the continent. According to Mandla Mbonambi, founding CEO of Africonology increased access to information, new ways of doing things…
Reshaad Sha resigns from SqwidNet
DFA has announced that their Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer on SqwidNet, Reshaad Sha has officially resigned from his position, he joined DFA in 2013 and has taken the company from strength to strength over the years. Thinus Mulder,…
Ecobank Mobile App processes $1 billion transactions in Africa
Ecobank Mobile App, a single, unified financial services application across 33 African countries, has processed 9 million transactions worth over $1 billion since launch less than 18 months ago. With over 4 million users, the Ecobank Mobile App is available…
Forrester’s Artificial Intelligence reality check
Forrester has put forward a collection of predictions for CIOs working on data and analytics initiatives, warning that the capabilities of new technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), require the redesign of operating models. In 2017, Forrester’s predictions for data and…
Vodafone Zambia appoints new Chief Technical and Information Technology Officer
Vodafone Zambia has appointed Jussab Kara as its new Chief Technical and Information Technology Officer as part of the operator’s drive to reinforce its network and fast-track its technology strategy. “I’m delighted to be joining Vodafone Zambia at this exciting…
Fintech startup Zoto witnesses growth in user base
Zoto, a product of Hedonmark Management Services Limited and Nigeria’s payment solution, has announced on Monday, 09 Aril2018 that its transacting user base and order volume grew by 56% and 200% respectively in the last financial year and it is…
Beware of ad slingers disguised as security apps
ESET researchers have analysed a newly discovered set of apps on Google Play, Google’s official Android app store, that pose as security applications. Instead of security, all they provide is unwanted ads and ineffective pseudo-security. According to AV-Comparatives, an independent…
Using technology to upgrade your small business
Technophobia is a phenomenon that can be exaggerated. There are very few people today who completely disavow all electronics and choose to live a life cut off from the digital world. Instead, It usually manifests in more subtle ways: an…
Global IT spending to grow 6.2 percent in 2018, says Gartner
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 6.2 percent from 2017, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Although global IT spending is forecast to grow 6.2 percent this year, the declining US…
Digital programme to up-skill digital teaching competencies in South Africa
Digital Teaching and Learning Series Certification (DTLS), a SETA accredited digital training programme aims to up-skill digital teaching competencies in South Africa. In a study run by Via Afrika, less than 35% of South Africa’s teachers have been trained in…
Sustaining hospitality – embracing the Industrial revolution 4.0
The hospitality sector is facing challenges unlike any other industry; with markets developing, economies fluctuating and consumer preferences evolving. If hospitality businesses don’t grow apace, they’ll have obsolescence built into them. It’s essential that the tourism industry embraces the Industrial…
Kenya: PayPal, Safaricom partnership enables cross-border mobile payments
PayPal and Safaricom have announced a collaboration that will allow Kenyans to move money between their M-PESA and PayPal accounts. The new service aims to eliminate barriers that have hindered consumers and businesses in the country from taking full advantage…
