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NEC XON deploys ADVA fibre solution at SANReN
NEC XON will deploy a national DWDM network based on ADVA technology for the South African National Research Network (SANReN), which is an initiative of the South African Department of Science and Technology hosted by the Council for Science and…
South Africa: SANBS to save more lives using drone technology
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) have showcased how they intend to save more lives using drone technology. The TRON Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a highly specialized aircraft that will be used…
MTN, Barclays to broaden financial inclusion in Zambia
MTN Zambia, Barclays Zambia and JUMO have announced the commercial launch of KASAKA – a unique, short term mobile saving product. This interest-bearing savings account is available to all MTN Mobile Money users through Barclays Zambia. KASAKA, the next step…
Saphila 2019 brings focus to S/4HANA
The African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) biennial conference for SAP users is around the corner, running on 10 and 11 June 2019 at Sun City, and there is still much to share with delegates wanting to attend. As users have…
Education Innovation Summit explores emerging tech trends in Africa
The Education Innovation Summit 2019 took place on Wednesday, 29 May at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg and saw captivating discussions around emerging technologies in the education sector. The summit, happening for the 4th year explored current and emerging trends…
UNICEF provides software and machine learning support in Sierra Leone
UNICEF is collaborating with the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in the Office of the President, on a knowledge exchange partnership, around innovative Machine Learning techniques in Sierra Leone.​ ​A two-person team from the UNICEF’s Office of Innovation…
How to buy Bitcoin with iTunes gift cards in Nigeria
iTunes gift card market is one of the top online investments that many Nigerian youths involved in as they regularly trade these gift cards for fiat currencies on different trading platforms. However, one phenomenon that has begun to trend that…
SAICA, UJ launch 4IR online learning programmes
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with the SAICA to launch a first-of-its-kind series of short online learning programmes to equip accountants with skills to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). 4IR for Accountants is the first of a…
Vodafone Egypt deploys Nokia SDM to rollout 4G services
Nokia is deploying a cloud-based Subscriber Data Management (SDM) solution that enables Vodafone Egypt to offer services to its 4G customers. The deployment, under the Spring SDM project, helps the service provider to continue transforming its operations around telco cloud…
Vodacom’s Mum & Baby service empowers 1.4 million mothers
Subscribers of Vodacom’s Mum & Baby service recently grew to 1.4 million, ensuring that a significantly larger amount of parents in South Africa are able to access reliable health information during pregnancy and their child’s early years from a single,…
Samsung announces free software upgrade
Samsung South Africa has announced a free firmware upgrade, to assist customers with specific Samsung devices, namely the Galaxy A5/A7 (2017 models), S7 and S7 Edge devices. Customers who visit participating Samsung Service Centres for the upgrade will save up…
KOKO launches first Network in Kenya
KOKO Networks, a Venture-backed technology company has launched its first network of 700 “KOKOpoints” inside neighbourhood shops across Nairobi. KOKOpoints are multi-purpose consumer access machines, combining a fuel ATM, an e-commerce kiosk and an in-store digital media experience. KOKO builds…
Mobicel launches Trendy 2 in South Africa
Mobicel, the South African smartphone brand, has launched the Trendy 2 – an affordable LTE-enabled smartphone that runs on the Android PGo platform. The device features a 5.45-inch display, a 2 megapixel front camera, 5 megapixel back camera and 8GB…
Startups invited to join the Kaspersky Open Innovations Program
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new initiative to foster collaboration with innovative tech-based startups. The Kaspersky Open Innovations Program will enable startups to expand their potential customer base by joining a globally recognised brand in the cybersecurity sector. Kaspersky Lab…
The future of connections
The rising prices of utilities are making South Africans a lot more conscious of their consumption. Here, the Internet of Things (IoT) can play a key role in enabling consumers to monitor and manage their consumption, ultimately reducing costs. In…
Global smartphone sales declined in Q1 of 2019 says Gartner
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2019, totalling 373 million units, according to Gartner. Despite its absence from the US, Huawei maintained its ranking as the No. 2 smartphone vendor…
