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Connecting Africa using TVWS
Imagine a world where we cannot immediately pick up our phones to google whatever is on our minds? Whether it’s the latest phone on the market, the closest hospital in the case of an emergency or even how to unblock…
SA tech company successfully registers millions of Zambian sims
Axon Wireless, the South African-developed SIM registration systems company, announced on Monday, 30 September 2019, that it has successfully registered millions of Zambian mobile users using its SIM card registration software. The registrations were made by over 3 000 local…
Wi-Fi 6 offers a new era of wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi can easily be called out as one of the most popular technologies of the last two decades. Just as mobile telephony and mobile internet, it has become a part of everyday life. And with the advent of IoT and…
Vodacom launches inclusive Emergency Service App
South African network provider, Vodacom announced on Monday, 30 September 2019, that it has launched the Vodacom 112 Emergency Service App that enables persons with communication barriers (Deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, hearing impaired, deafblind) an opportunity to contact…
Liberty updates tax-free investment app
Liberty has updated their app that enables customers to save and invest. Stash allows users to put away small amounts every day, which adds up over time. The spare change is now invested in South Africa’s biggest companies and will…
Review: Acer Swift 7
The Acer Swift is a lightweight powerhouse. It is so thin and light to carry that sometimes handling the device might cause a little panic. According to Acer, the device measure 9.95 mm, weighs 890g and has a 92 per…
New app creates job opportunities for South Africans
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…
Nokia set to expand 5G network thanks to latest KDDI deal
Japanese telecoms company, KDDI announced on Monday, 30 September 2019, that it has selected Nokia as a primary partner to upgrade its 4G network to 5G. The partnership aims to modernise the KDDI network with Nokia’s AirScale solution – which…
Uber is gearing up for a major app update
Uber, the global transporter of people, food and even pets, unveiled the newest vision for the ride-hailing app in San Francisco this week. “We don’t just live in the digital sphere, and the real world comes with all kinds of…
Can data predict random acts of violence?
The recent xenophobic attacks throughout Johannesburg and Pretoria are just the tip of the iceberg in an escalation of violent crimes in South Africa and abroad. From the mass killing in an event considered the deadliest shooting in modern US…
Hostinger announces partnership with tech business productivity provider
Global hosting service company, Hostinger announced on Friday, 27 September 2019, that it has teamed up with business productivity app provider, Flock. The partnership means that Hostinger clients should now be able to use Flockmail for their email needs. “If…
SilverBridge launches AI division
In a move designed to enhance decision-making and provide its clients with an innovative way of embracing the latest technology innovations, SilverBridge, a provider of insurance software solutions for the African financial services industry, has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)…
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa to distribute Check Point Software
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, value-added technology distributor has announced the appointment of Westcon-Comstor as a Check Point distributor for the Sub-Saharan African region. The appointment highlights further expansion of the Westcon-Comstor Security Solutions portfolio, providing its resellers across Sub-Saharan Africa access…
Playfre releases Q1 revenue for distribution platform, SongRoute
Just two weeks after launching in May 2019, Playfre – Africa’s first music streaming platform – amassed a record 100,00 unique streams. The platform – created by Nigerian entrepreneur Chika Nwaogu – has since launched a service called SongRoute. SongRoute…
Cell C finally moving in positive direction
Cell C CEO, Douglas Craigie Stevenson, has been taking steps to right-size the business, focusing on revenue-generating activities and cutting costs where necessary. This comes after earlier this year, Cell C fell into some dangerous territory when debt, poor business…
Wireless Broadband Alliance appoints new CEO
Wireless Broadband Alliance has announced the appointment of Tiago Rodrigues as the new CEO. Rodrigues, who has been with the WBA since 2004, replaces CEO Shrikant Shenwai, a WBA founder and long-term advocate who will continue working closely with WBA…
