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Airtel Africa and Ecobank improve access to mobile financial services in Africa
Global telecoms provider, Airtel Africa announced on Monday, 21 October 2019, that it is partnering with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to allow millions of Airtel Money and Ecobank customers across Africa to improve their access to mobile financial services and carry…
Huawei and US companies in talks over 5G licensing
Tech giant, Huawei is said to be in early-stage talks with several US telecom companies regarding licensing of its 5G network technology. According to a report by Reuters, “the idea of a one-off fee in exchange for access to Huawei’s…
INTERVIEW: The days of one-dimensional service providers are over, says MTN CEO
“With the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), mobile technology innovation and quality network infrastructure become crucial to reshaping and improving living standards for more people. Mobile network operators need to be agile to accommodate innovations,” says Godfrey Motsa,…
6 things you should know about South Africa’s first smartphones
Proudly South African smartphone manufacturer, Mara Phones officially launched the first smartphone manufacturing facility in the country on Thursday, 17 October 2019. The plant – located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – was possible thanks to a R1.5-billion investment by Mara Phones…
Facebook considers pegging Libra to national currencies
In June 2019, Facebook unveiled a new global cryptocurrency – Libra – that it hoped would disrupt the current world financial system by giving users the chance to send and spend money at a next-to-nothing fee. When it was first introduced,…
1-grid launches SMB registration feature in South Africa
South African web-hosting company, 1-grid.com announced earlier this week that it has launched a unique business registration feature. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can now register their company and its equivalent website address at the same time. The new feature…
Out There Media signs deal with Vodafone for RCS
Mobile advertising and data monetization agency, Out There Media (OTM) announced on Friday, 18 October 2019, that it has partnered with Vodafone Group for its Rich Communication Services (RCS) offering. According to the company, the deal follows two highly successful campaigns…
INTERVIEW: Breaking barriers in SA with technology
President Ntuli has recently been appointed the new Managing Director for HPE South Africa — effective August 2019. He is responsible for overseeing a broad hardware, software and services portfolio, driving further growth and maintaining high levels of customer and…
South African tech startup aims to go national by end of 2019
WRAPP (Waste Recycling App) is a South African mobile app that brings independent truck owners and customers together. The fast-growing app-based service gives businesses and professionals a quick and convenient way to remove waste from worksites. Using the app, small…
Google introduces new Google Maps features
Earlier this week, Google announced that it is bringing two new features to Google Maps – allowing drivers on both iOS and Android to report driving hazards and incidents and those who use Maps on iOS to report accidents, speed…
Paratus connects rural school in Namibia
Paratus Namibia announced on Friday, 18 October 2019, that it has provided the Kwakwas Primary school with Internet access through its range of VSAT products – as part of its commitment to empower future generations. The school also received a…
UberGo launches in 6th South African city
Global ride-hailing service, Uber is officially launching in East London with uberGO – making it the sixth city with access to the platform across South Africa. With this launch, Uber hopes to provide locals and visitors to the city with…
Choosing The Right Business Web Hosting
It’s almost impossible to succeed in the modern business environment without the help of an excellent website. With untold millions being spent every day on digital goods and services, refusing to digitize your operations is tantamount to turning away huge…
Protect your critical infrastructure and manufacturing plants with Indegy and NU Africa
As manufacturers around the world analyse and embrace the importance of being more connected to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cybersecurity experts caution that the benefits of being interconnected come with a warning, and companies need to protect their…
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is now available in South Africa
Huawei’s next-generation device, the Huawei Watch GT 2, is now available in South Africa. This fitness-focused wearable comes jam-packed with some of the latest technological advancements from Huawei – helping users enhance their quality of life and promote healthy living. The…
Digital trading platform unlocks investment opportunities for Nigerians
Earlier this week, global trading platform, Chaka launched in Nigeria. The technology-enabled platform intends to give Nigerian users the opportunity to invest in stocks listed on NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange, offering over 4000…
