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Liquid Telecoms reveals 5G network plans
Liquid Telecoms has plans to launch a wholesale 5G network in early 2020 – according to a statement published by the South African network provider – making it the first network of its kind in the country. “Liquid Telecom is…
The impact of AI on jobs in the retail motor sector
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is gaining traction in all sectors. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are being applied to create ingenious innovations – advancements aimed at making life easier, improving productivity and speeding up the evolution of industries.…
Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg
Marek Zmysłowski, Polish-born entrepreneur focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets, has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at the Digital Retail Forum 2020 — taking place on 29 January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. Marek…
ICT service provider, ATIO to close down
On Friday, 17 January 2019, it was reported that South African ICT service provider, ATIO would be applying for liquidation and is under business rescue. The company was first founded in 1986 and primarily focused on providing telecommunications infrastructure to…
LEAKED: Huawei P40 Pro sporting 5 cameras
Earlier this week, a new leak has provided potentially the best look at the newest Huawei flagship device – the P40 Pro. The renders, provided by Evan “Evleaks” Blass, appear to showcase the phone’s impressive curves, front glass and ceramic…
What does the future of technology look like for South Africa’s SMEs?
Over the past decade, technology has radically changed the way businesses operate. Now, even small businesses have access to powerful tools that were previously expensive or complicated. The pace of change has been rapid – and it’s unlikely to slow…
Facebook ditches plan to place ads in WhatsApp – for now
Over the last few years, Facebook has been slowly adding a plethora of platforms to its portfolio — from FriendFeed and Oculus VR to Instagram. And since acquiring WhatsApp in 2014, the social media giant has rarely integrated many major…
MTN Zambia makes non-expiry mobile data bundles available
MTN Zambia announced that it has launched a new range of non-expiry mobile data bundles – dubbed ‘Freedom bundles’. The Freedom bundles are added to existing mobile data bundles to offer customers more choice and to contribute to digital inclusion…
Vivo launches the Y19 budget smartphone in Kenya
Earlier this week, Vivo announced that it has expanded its Y-series portfolio with the launch of the new Vivo Y19 in Kenya. The new device, said to be inspired and powered by the youth, premiers a 5000mAh battery, a Halo…
ARGILITY TECHNOLOGY GROUP SET TO JOIN DIGITAL RETAIL FORUM AS SILVER SPONSOR
The Digital Retail Forum 2020 is set to take place on 29 January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will be focused on emerging technologies such as Ai, IoT, drones, digital payment solutions, new eCommerce models and…
Top 10 most downloaded apps of 2019
If you’re wondering what apps thrived last year, look no further – SensorTower has just published its report reflecting the most popular and most downloaded apps of 2019. This report used per-user download figures from the Apple App Store as…
2nd Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg to tackle burning issues in retail
Following a successful 2019 event, the 2nd Digital Retail Forum will take place on 29 January at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa. The forum will feature speakers who are thought leaders, visionaries and experts in the retail space. #DigitalRetailForum is…
Telkom could cut as many as 3,000 jobs
Telkom has faced gloomy share-price performance on top of dwindling earnings in the last few months – leaving the South African network provider in big trouble. With very few options, it’s reported that the partially state-owned enterprise could be willing…
The future of Enterprise Asset Management – connected devices, predictive maintenance, better customer service
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) has come a long way from the days of manual catalogues and vast spreadsheets detailing the inventory of an organisation. From the advent of barcodes to the ability to digitally catalogue, classify and search for assets,…
7 things to expect from FinTech in 2020
Fintech is rapidly transforming the very essence of global services – from technology, social media and a transforming consumer base to enabling new business models – that’s why it pays to keep an eye on the financial industry. Here are…
Huawei could launch the Nova 5T in Kenya
Smartphone manufacturer, Huawei might be releasing its Nova 5T device in Kenya this year. According to reports from TechWeez, “Huawei has strong relationships with the Kenyan telco and smartphone market” which means the possibility of this device reaching Kenya is…
