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A successful Public Talk on emerging tech
The free Public Talk held at Bank of Namibia last Friday was a sell-out success. Blockchain Technology, Crypto Currency, FinTech and Cybersecurity continue to be red-hot issues that are sure to draw a crowd and inspire lively debate. Dr Joachim…
Cassava Fintech launches cross border money transfer service
Cassava Fintech South Africa, a member of the Econet Group, has launched an enhanced cross-border money transfer service from South Africa to the rest of Africa. Darlington Mandivenga, Group CEO for Cassava Fintech International, says although the remittances space has…
Sasfin, Hello Paisa launch digital bank in South Africa
On Wednesday, 06 March 2019, Sasfin announced a partnership with Hello Paisa to offer a digital banking solution. Backed by the banking capabilities of Sasfin, the offering is banking reimagined: a bank designed for everyday individuals who know what matters…
Nigeria: Pan African Towers signs $20 million infrastructural investment deal
Pan African Towers (PAT) Limited, a Nigerian firm has signed a $20 million infrastructure investment deal with Canadian firm, Watt Renewable Corporation. The partnership will see Watt Renewable provide alternative energy solutions like solar and other renewable to all towers…
The transition to digital government is gaining momentum – Gartner
Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2023, 50 per cent of the roles that government CIOs will oversee do not exist in government IT today. The recent Gartner CIO survey shows that the transition to digital government is gaining momentum. It found that 53 per cent of…
Macrocomm announced as sponsor of IoT Forum Africa 2019
Macrocomm has been announced as a Bronze Sponsor of the Internet of Things Forum Africa 2019. This year, IoT Forum Africa is set to take place on 26 & 27 March 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg.…
African Development bank equips Nigerians with coding and digital skills
The African Development Bank through its “Coding for Employment” initiative, seeks to create 25 million jobs across the continent, developing and launching Africa’s next generation of digitally enabled youthful workforce. In February 2018, the Coding for Employment programme was launched…
Microsoft opens data centres in Africa with intelligent cloud services
Microsoft has announced the opening of its first data centres in Africa, with the general availability of Azure from the new cloud regions in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. This makes Microsoft the first global provider to deliver cloud…
Trend Micro reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining in 2018 report
Trend Micro Incorporated recently released its 2018 Security Roundup Report, which depicts a threat landscape that has evolved heavily through both approach and tactics. One shift in attacks that businesses should be aware of is the rapid growth of cryptocurrency…
Jumia pens deal with smartphone maker Xiaomi
Nigerian e-commerce platform, Jumia has announced a partnership with Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi. With this partnership, Jumia will open the Mi, Xiaomi’s flagship phone brand, official store on its platform giving access to customers across 14 countries on the continent.…
BANKSETA partnership addresses ICT skills shortages in South Africa
Financial services provider to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, Ithala SOC Limited has partnered with BANKSETA in a bid to empower youth in the province with IT skills and experience. The BANKSETA 10 month ICT Work Readiness Programme provides ICT training…
Is it safe to donate money on Facebook?
Have you heard about or seen Facebook birthday causes? Where does someone ask their friends to donate to a cause of their choice instead of buying them a gift? This can be done either through their profile, or a user…
FNB now offers digital payment with Samsung Pay
FNB and RMB Private Bank have announced that customers who own a compatible Samsung smart device now have the option to use Samsung Pay to make secure contactless payments at almost any payment terminal in South Africa. Raj Makanjee, FNB…
Fundanii, Google and SAP bring digital storytelling to life
Fundanii is a digital learning outreach program that was established by Sinovuyo Apleni and Luthando Gubevu in 2016. Based near East London in South Africa’s second-most populous township, Mdantsane. The company aims to educate pupils in surrounding schools in computer…
Mastercard Foundation Fund selects 5 African firms for Rural Prosperity
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity (FRP) has announced that five companies will receive a total of US$4,438,551 to support its financial inclusion agenda in Africa. The five companies, with projects in Burundi, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, and Zambia, were…
SAP joins IOT Forum Africa 2019 as Platinum Sponsor
SAP has come on-board as a Platinum Sponsor of the third annual IoT Forum Africa 2019, which is set to take place on 26 & 27 March 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa. The highly anticipated…
