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Mobile technology could help South African construction companies
Mobile technology could help South African construction companies to boost productivity as they seek to optimise efficiencies in the face of a long industry slump, according to Matthew Kibby, VP Enterprise, Africa and Middle East at Sage. South Africa’s construction…
Nigeria building Africa’s biggest free TV platform
On Friday 23 February 2018, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture in Nigeria, revealed that the Digital Switch Over (DSO) taking place in Nigeria is the first step of the nation’s goal of building Africa’s biggest and most…
ABSA named Silver Sponsor of IoT Forum Africa 2018
ABSA Bank Limited has been named silver sponsor of Internet of Things Forum Africa (#IOTFA2018), set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on 14 and 15 March 2018. IoT Forum Africa 2018 will feature tracks with speakers discussing…
Is your Bitcoin safe?
Cryptocurrency has been in the news a great deal lately. The interest in Bitcoin and other forms of digital currency has sparked a great deal of interest and debate – to invest or not to invest seems to be the…
Kenya’s mSurvey to launch in Nigeria
MSurvey, the mobile-first consumer experience platform, has announced that it is expanding into Nigeria. The move comes as the Kenya-based company seeks to consolidate its position as a technology-powered customer loyalty platform in Africa. Backed by international and African investors,…
Is the blockchain replacing traditional capital raising?
With the market cap of cryptocurrencies growing from around USD $15 billion in December 2016 to a staggering USD $815 billion in December 2017, it is not surprising that the subject found its way to many dinner table discussions during…
Mobile World Congress: Huawei unveils MateBook X Pro and MediaPad M5
On Sunday 25 February 2018 at the Mobile World Congress, Huawei unveiled the Huawei MateBook X Pro and MediaPad M5 series at an exclusive launch event at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona. MateBook X Pro: The MateBook X…
South Africa sees shortage of cybersecurity skills
South Africa is facing a shortage of cybersecurity skills. It’s nothing new and we are not alone – this is a global challenge – yet, the gaps are growing locally. The biggest obstacle: these skills take time and experience to…
DStv subscription fees to increase again
In other African countries, such as Kenya, Zambia, Uganda or Ghana, MultiChoice has lowered DStv fees over the last few months. Saying in a statement; “We recognise that our customers are living in tough economic times, and want to reward…
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ revealed
Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, which according to Samsung, are the smartphones that reimagine the way we communicate, share and experience the world. Made for the way we increasingly communicate and express ourselves more…
South African cycling enthusiast to get online platform
An online platform that will enable cycling enthusiasts and service providers to connect with one another will launch in South Africa in February. Developed for cyclists who love their bikes, hubtiger connects them with data, information, and service providers. “We…
Orange and OpenClassrooms to train young Africans in digital technology
Orange and OpenClassrooms have announced a partnership that they will provide digital training in Africa. Orange subsidiaries in Africa are already working on the launch of training centres providing online courses via OpenClassrooms. To rise to the challenge of the…
How implementing integrated business management system can help SME’s
The global marketplace is dominated by constant innovations in technology, business processes, and business management systems. Now, more than ever, companies have to keep up with the rapid pace of technology to maintain a competitive advantage. New electronic components are…
PayJoy partnership to bring smartphone payment plans to African markets
PayJoy, a mobile distributor and Allied Mobile, are collaborating to bring smartphone payment plans to markets across Africa. Allied Mobile will use PayJoy Checkout, a paperless finance system for customers without access to formal credit, and the patented PayJoy Lock…
Early detection and rapid response critical for targeted attack remediation
In combatting a targeted attack on your network, early detection and rapid response are both critical. Cybersecurity experts accept the strong possibility that criminals will be able to enter their network at some or other point, and in this context,…
South Atlantic Undersea Cable in Brazil signals new chapter in Africa and America’s Telecoms
Angola Cables, a telecommunications multinational, has revealed that the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) has made landfall at Fortaleza on the Brazilian coast. Company CEO, António Nunes said that the arrival and installation of SACS on the Brazilian coast was…
