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Now is the time for local investors to step up and electrify Africa
For years, the African renewable energy development market has been dominated by foreign investors and financial institutions. Now is the time for African investors to step up to the plate and join the continent’s solar energy transition. Africa is now…
African retailers fare higher than global average
According to a study conducted by retail management software company, Vend, over the past year, Africa’s independent retailers enjoyed sales volumes 25% higher than the global average. The 2018 Retail Benchmarks Report compared data from over 13,000 retailers, it revealed that…
Community champs inspiring local entrepreneurs in Tanzania’s newly electrified villages
In the newly electrified villages of Tanzania’s Tanga and Pwani regions, productive use of energy (PUE) champions are inspiring local communities to use the new power source for income-generation. As entrepreneurs themselves, the champions are playing a critical role of…
Next-gen technology turns tiny store into big business
A Cape Town-based children’s wear chain is set to go big within the next few years, thanks to the advanced management tools and market data within its point of sale solution. Petit Love, a luxury baby-goods retail chain, is targeting…
Community Networks key to connecting Africa, says Internet Society
As Internet access continues to grow in Africa, with over 450 million people now connected to the Internet, more than 60 percent of the population still remains offline. Community Networks are a key way to address this connectivity gap, says…
Deadline To Submit AppsAfrica Awards Entries
Leading tech ventures across Africa have until Friday, September 14th to submit entries for the fourth annual AppsAfrica Innovation Awards. The Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa, showcasing the continent’s most innovative ventures in Cape…
Curo gets competitive edge with Infovest IDM
South African investment administration services provider Curo has implemented Infovest’s Investment Data Management solution to automate reporting and alerting, support data governance and enhance customer service. With Infovest Investment Data Management (IDM) and Infovest Reporter enterprise client reporting solutions in…
IoT planning – Seven Key questions for highly effective M2M deployments
If you want to utilise IoT and are preparing for a connected device deployment, you’ll probably have worked through many scenarios and options. M2M IoT is a complex area. Each question can lead to more questions, resulting in a mind-stretching…
Answering questions on digitalisation in mining
Mining executives, facing the prospect of digital mining transformation, have issues with the more complex areas of digital solution implementation, generational workforce evolution and legacy transition challenges, which is where Schneider Electric is able to offer global expertise. “Their questions…
The African revolution has arrived
FinTech is opening financial inclusion doors for consumers in Africa that were previously unimaginable, and innovative fintechs such as MyBucks are smashing down previous barriers to investment on the continent. Through cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…
MTN Nigeria’s IPO in doubt over latest fine
Plans to list MTN Nigeria on the local bourse could be threatened by the latest regulatory crisis the operator is facing. Nigeria’s telecoms player MTN is at loggerheads with regulators over allegations of flouting regulatory procedures in foreign exchange transactions.…
Wi-Fi hijacking: a real threat to your security
Every device that is connected to the internet is a potential access point for hackers, risking data and personal information. There are some inherent vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi security protocols and hardware components, which can make the lives of hackers that…
Software innovation ensures supply meets demand
In any organisation, a key element of success is the ability to deliver what is promised. When demand outstrips supply, brand reliability is damaged and potential growth thwarted. In a modern age, businesses that don’t rely on software innovations to…
Huawei’s Mate 20 to be revealed on October 16
The Mate 20, Huawei’s next flagship, will be announced on October 16 in London. This news follows the launch of the smart device company’s launch of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite at IFA 2018 in Berlin, a potential competitor to…
AxxonSoft changes the face of anti-poaching in South Africa with Deep Learning technology
According to Save The Rhino statistics, over 1000 rhinos are killed annually in South Africa. These harrowing poaching statistics display a gloomy future for survival of this beautiful species. While many attempts have been undertaken over the past ten years…
REVIEW: ACER Swift 5
Touchscreen-equipped, super lightweight, and a solid performer, the ACER Swift 5 is not to be underestimated, but don’t be too dazzled either. The ACER Swift 5 notebook is hailed as the world’s lightest 15-inch notebook PC. The design of the…
