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DFA branches out to Zimbabwe
DFA opened a new office in Harare, Zimbabwe, this week. This new office is the fibre optic company’s first network expansion into African markets outside of South Africa. The DFA Zimbabwe operations are headed up by Simon Chimutsotso, a seasoned…
Know the value of your digital and biometric data
The world of technology advancements has opened us up to several possibilities that were once considered a pipe dream. Although many offer convenience and have positively impacted ample aspects of society, it must be acknowledged that it has also opened…
Report reveals potential cyber threats facing RF controllers
Industrial manufacturers have come to rely a great deal on radio frequency (RF) protocols in their day-to-day functioning. From simple operations such as turning on a motor to more intricate functions like manoeuvring a heavy-duty vehicle, RF forms an integral…
Boosting scarce data science skills in SA with top 20 fintech ideas
South African businesses and startups are aware of the increasing importance of using data effectively, but the demand for data science skills exceeds supply. Explore, a joint initiative launched by The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) and Rand Merchant Investments…
Logicalis strengthens Pan-African capabilities with senior appointments
Logicalis South Africa (Logicalis), a subsidiary of Datatec Limited, has made three senior appointments to significantly strengthen its regional management team and build on the platform established in South Africa to further expand reach and capabilities across the region. The…
Announcing new video game publishing label Numskull Games
Numskull Designs, innovators of official video game merchandise available around the world for brands such as PlayStation, Activision, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bethesda, and many more announced the establishment of Numskull Games. Numskull Games is a new games publisher that is…
Data highway expands rapidly through Africa
Paratus Africa has announced that it recently activated additional capacity between West Africa Undersea Cable System (WACS) and Lusaka, Zambia. This follows the recent Paratus Trans Kalahari Fiber project that was built between the WACS landing station in Swakopmund and…
Dineplan app wins ‘Most Innovative Tech Solution’ award
South Africa’s first instant restaurant booking app took first place as the Most Innovative Tech Solution in the Food and Beverage Industry at the Cape Town Experiences Magazine Awards 2019. The free mobile app, launched in February last year, allows…
How to improve technology in Africa
If you follow these disruptive technology experts and influencers on Twitter, most of who are from outside Africa you will be amazed at the content and videos they share, showcasing great technological inventions and improvements ranging from Artificial Intelligence to…
Hidden malware: exposed!
Cybersecurity continues to climb the priority list for organisations of all sizes and, with things changing as quickly as they do and new threats being introduced daily, not to mention attackers continuously evolving their approaches, it’s difficult to keep up.…
South African universities leverage Blackboard Learn in the Cloud
Blackboard has announced that the University of the Free State, the University of Johannesburg and the University of Pretoria are now leveraging the Software as a Service (SaaS) deployment of Blackboard Learn, the company’s flagship Learning Management System (LMS). Thanks…
South Africans can now stream local content for free
Africa is currently undergoing a broadcasting revolution. The astronomical rise of Over-The-Top (OTT) content, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Video On Demand (VOD) services has already wrought major changes throughout the film and television industries, with all signs pointing to…
Google Cloud and SAP launch sustainability contest for startups
As digital transformation grows at an astronomical rate, Google Cloud and SAP have partnered to launch global sustainability contest for social entrepreneurs that have revenue-generating ideas that use data analytics and machine learning. According to the Global Footprint Network, the global…
Nigerian fintech startup closes $5.5 mln Series A Round
Nigerian fintech company, TeamApt has closed on a $5.5M Series A round, led by Quantum Capital Partners. The Lagos-based company is a leader in the development of Digital Banking, Digital Business solutions and running Payment Infrastructure for Africa. Today’s announcement…
Look at this massive phone
Energizer (yes, the battery brand) has made a phone. The company unveiled the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop at Mobile World Congress (MWC2019) this week, a phone with an 18,000mAh battery. It’s not Energizer’s first phone, but it has already…
Rwanda collaborates with Japan to launch satellite
In 2018, the Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority’s (RURA) Director General, Patrick Nyirishema, confirmed plans to launch the country’ inaugural satellite in 2019. Rwanda has collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)…
