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Google South Africa announces winners of first Impact Challenge Africa
On Wednesday, 28 November 2018, Google announced the winners of the first Google Impact Challenge South Africa at an event held in Johannesburg. Twelve non-profits and social enterprises were each awarded a share of $2m in grant funding. The four…
Econet Wireless approves demerger of Cassava Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications group, has approved the demerger of Cassava SmarTech (“Cassava Zimbabwe”) from Econet Wireless, and the separate listing of Cassava Zimbabwe on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (“ZSE”). The board’s decision is expected to unlock significant value for…
Startup challenges facing young entrepreneurs
In 2017, The Innovator Trust and Vodacom established the Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP) to equip local youth with the requisite set of skills to become cutting-edge entrepreneurs. The selection process was rigorous and 10 Gauteng-based graduates were chosen to partake…
Huawei 5G rollout banned from New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest telecoms carrier Spark has confirmed that the country’s intelligence agency had barred it from using equipment provided by China’s Huawei in its 5G network as it posed “significant national security risks”. The move follows reports the United…
MTN becomes the first African telco to join IoT World Alliance
MTN Group, one of the biggest telecommunications operators in Africa, announced that it is joining the IoT World Alliance, making it the first African telecommunications company to do so. IoT World Alliance is a collaboration of established mobile network operators…
Nokia collaborates with AIS Fibre to launch mesh Wi-Fi solution
Broadband operator, AIS Fibre is teaming up with Nokia to provide residential customers with a new premium service that ensures a seamless Wi-Fi broadband experience reaching every corner of the home. This new innovation will benefit customers in Thailand and…
Watch: Just Cause 4 “One Man did All This?” Trailer
With just one week before the launch of Just Cause 4, Square Enix is proud to present a new look at Rico Rodriguez through the eyes of the dominant rival faction known as The Black Hand. Exclusive gameplay combined with…
The rise of multi-cloud brings challenges and benefits
The use of multi-cloud is significantly on the rise, bringing with it new challenges but, more importantly, considerable benefits. Move over hybrid cloud; multi-cloud has arrived. This is according to Anton Jacobsz, managing director at leading value-added distributor Networks Unlimited…
How organisations can unlock the commercial value of open source software
Open source software is a powerful springboard for innovation and collaboration. When harnessed correctly it can enhance data security, expedite services through innovative coding and development, as well as unlock restrictions to commercial freedom. The spirit of collaboration and peer-to-peer…
Why SMEs are especially vulnerable to cyber incidents
As cyber criminals become more sophisticated and confident, we are starting to see more high profile cyber breaches make headlines. However, with much attention placed on large-scale cyber incidents, we often forget that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially…
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade Trailer Revealed
Ubisoft has revealed the release dates for the episodes of the first post-launch story arc of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Legacy of the First Blade. The first episode, Hunted, will release December 4 across all available platforms. Throughout Hunted and the…
The importance of choosing the right accounting software partner for your practice
Keeping up with the latest technology can be daunting for any business – from start-ups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to well-established firms. In the current innovation-driven market, however, it is essential for accounting practices that are looking to…
Google can now directly answer questions without search results
For some time now, Google has added its own answers to the top of search results. In most cases, these widgets provide you with the information that you were looking for. If you’re Googling the time, a calculation, or a…
Supply chain networks evolve as mobility apps challenge traditional architecture
The impact of digitisation is rapidly disrupting business models across organisations. This is becoming more prevalent in the manufacturing sector, in particular, supply chain where automation and data exchange are key. Cassie Lessing, managing director of Strato IT Group, provider…
Top mobile tips for the Festive Season
From mobile data-saving tips to numbers to call in a roadside emergency, the Festive Season’s the time of year when mobile-related advice flies almost as fast as those trolley races down aisles. Need to know how to trim your mobile…
Cisco predicts more IP traffic in the next five years
The internet is made up of thousands of public and private networks around the world. And since it came to life in 1984, more than 4.7 zettabytes of IP traffic have flowed across it. That’s the same as all the…
