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Huawei Marine and PCCW Global partner to boost African internet connectivity
Huawei Marine has announced that it will partner with PCCW Global to construct the first submarine cable between Mauritius and Rodrigues Island. This will be Huawei’s 12th submarine cable system deployed in the African region to meet the increasing demand…
Equitel launches mobile-based insurance in Kenya
Equitel subscribers will now have access to a mobile-based insurance product, called Riziki Cover. According to the company, the solution aims to ease the financial burden associated with lost daily income from one’s employment or personal business in case they…
South African startup achieves 8 figure valuation by international investor
HiCarByeCar, the third-party, pre-owned, motor sales platform announced that they have achieved an eight-figure valuation during their latest funding round, led by a prominent Swiss private-equity and venture capital investor. “We are very excited to have the support of our…
Afrikonnect to unlock markets for top African startups
StartupYourLife and LaFactory, two key ecosystem players in the Moroccan tech scene, are building a platform to connect leading corporations with top African startups to foster open innovation, unlock regional markets and connect North and Subsaharan tech scenes. Afrikonnect is…
Emerging markets lag in the adoption of cloud-friendly policies
BSA | The Software Alliance has on Tuesday, 06 March released its 2018 Global Cloud Computing Scorecard, a flagship study that assesses cloud computing policies around the globe. South Africa ranks 15th out of 24 leading IT economies, compared to…
Demand for cyber insurance for business soars
For businesses across the public and private sector, a breach can mean enormous financial losses, catastrophic damage to reputation and customer confidence, as well as embarrassment and legal and regulatory fines. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of MyCyberCare, says high profile breaches…
Mastercard acquires Oltio to accelerate digital payments adoption in Africa
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of mobile payments technology company Oltio from Standard Bank Group. The acquisition builds on Mastercard’s longstanding relationship with Oltio, a startup that pioneered and patented several mobile payments and banking solutions, including an authentication technology.…
Open Source: A revolution in technology, business and society
Free and open source software is far more than just another way to develop code. In fact, the rise of the open source revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we use information to create a better world. Traditionally,…
Arbor Networks’ ATLAS report underscores need for edge-to-edge security in South Africa
As part of its 13th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report (WISR), Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT, has released its ATLAS (Active Threat Level Analysis System) special report, which collates data from NETSCOUT Arbor SP deployments from across the…
Security Technology Trends: Cell phone innovation changing security landscape
The South African security market is one of the more mature and unique security industries worldwide. Mature in that its origins as a technology and armed response service go back as far as the 1950s and unique in that crime…
Realise your Digital Future
In the future, when historians look back at our age, I believe they will characterise it for its mix of progress and uncertainty. We are currently undergoing some of the greatest shifts in humanity’s story. From individual rights to new…
Smart security solutions deliver real business value
Company security is a primary concern for any organisation, with the safety and wellbeing of employees and the protection of company assets and data, being top of mind. However, various security components – such as access control, surveillance, data security,…
Financial institutions fast-tracked to offer new services
Banks are up against increased competition from nimble fintech startups as the need to adapt quickly to dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, new technology, and the fast-evolving regulatory environment continues to pose a challenge. Mobile security and authentication company, Entersekt…
How data analytics is transforming governance on the continent
Data has officially overtaken crude oil as the most valuable resource in the world. Insights gained from data analysis are increasingly used to guide better decision-making for governments and businesses. In Africa, the potential of data to improve governance is…
The Telecoms landscape is changing – So should your digital marketing strategy
Intensifying competition and regulatory changes in the South African telecommunications market are shaking things up. The landscape is seeing the emergence of new technologies and services and a deeper penetration of smartphones. Local telecommunications providers are pushing into parallel markets…
Nairobi Garage launches the Club Space and networking lounge
Nairobi Garage has revealed the launch of the Club Space, a membership-only space featuring on-demand office facilities, and an exclusive networking lounge to promote connections within the entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem. The Club Space introduces an all-new concept to the…
