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Innovation and consolidation to drive African tech deals
The global head of TMT for African bank, Standard Bank, is predicting continuing deal flow and increasing investment in Africa’s flourishing telecom, media and technology sector in 2018, against a backdrop of improving economic growth and increasingly stable currency outlook…
South African students excel at International science fair
Last week young scientist, Zara Nijzink-Laurie, representing South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair took home second prize in the behavioural and social sciences category. The Taiwan International Science Fair is an annual event in which learners from…
How to make your mobile device more resilient
If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you’re hoping for quick tips on what to do if you suspect there’s spyware or a tracker on your phone. If that is the case, you’re likely to be disappointed; there are…
2018 ICT Security: A year of dire predictions
For both consumers and corporates, the security threat landscape will this year become even more treacherous with experts predicting an increase in zero-day exploits and massive changes in the way ransomware operates. According to Bitdefender’s threat analysis unit, malware authors…
Adding intelligence to the property game
Much discussed as a revolutionary technology of the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having an impact in the present, reshaping the way work is carried out across a range of industries, from manufacturing to customer service. One of the…
Kenyans turning to online retail outlets to purchase Valentine’s gifts
With Valentine’s day around the corner, the annual Mastercard Love Index indicates that Kenyans are turning to online retail outlets to purchase their gifts. There has been 183 percent increase in the number of e-commerce transactions taking place from 2015…
Zambia: Airtel and Standard Chartered Bank launch mobile money platform
Airtel Zambia has revealed that it has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank Zambia to launch a new mobile money wallet platform dubbed “Straight2Bank.” This newly launched mobile money wallet will, according to the firm, give its customers the chance to instantly…
New tools set to assist hearing impaired individuals
Anyone who struggles with their hearing will tell you that telephone conversations and meetings can be the most challenging of business settings. Even with hearing aids, following conversations in these situations can present a significant hindrance in communication and understanding.…
Which Is South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank?
On 1 February 2018, The Banker released its 2018 Top 500 Most Valuable Banking Brands. Which bank tops the South African banking list? According to The Banker’s 2018 ranking of the Top 500 Banking Brands in the world, First National…
Combating Fraud with Tokenised Identities
Secure national identity infrastructure is foundational to delivering the benefits of a digital economy, where the bulk of transactions involve online interactions between remote entities. Whilst citizens in developed countries take identity for granted, in emerging markets governments are investing…
Are investment banks ready for blockchain-enabled distributed ledgers?
Two years ago, Accenture published a report on the potential impact of blockchain technology on the investment banking industry. Since then, interest in and funding for this type of financial technology (FinTech) have grown exponentially. An estimated $75 million was…
Intel breaks Guinness World Record at Olympic Winter Games
1,218 Intel Shooting Star drones made history for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 opening ceremony with the Winter Olympics’ first-ever drone light show that also set a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Most unmanned aerial vehicles airborne simultaneously’.…
The cloud could be the strongest business weapon yet
“The snowball effect of cloud computing is the increasing manner in how businesses meet their IT needs,” says Anton Jacobsz, managing director at African value-added distributor, Networks Unlimited. He explains this “manner” as a move away from the once traditional…
Hypergrid offers full-stack cloud solution for containers with pay-as-you-go consumption model
Containerisation has been the driving force behind efforts to accelerate software development, move to the cloud, and modernise legacy applications. This is according to an article written recently by Amjad Afanah, VP of Product, HyperCloud at HyperGrid, a Networks Unlimited…
The path to Business Agility in 2018
The fast-paced modern world is driven by technology, and as customers become more tech savvy, so too must organisations. But some are oblivious to the shifting landscape, or simply not interested in embracing it. It’s a risk either way, as…
Panasonic launches Limited Edition EX series television to celebrate 100 year anniversary
Panasonic celebrated their 100th year anniversary by revealing their exclusive Centenary Limited Edition EX series televisions which will be available in South Africa at the end of February 2018. Marking the company’s 100th anniversary, Panasonic South Africa’s managing director Hidetoshi…
