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IoT: Driving innovation in supply chain and logistics
It has become widely respected that when technology is used to aid innovation, it can deliver significant value to the business bottom line. Not only do the latest disruptive technologies often aid in reducing operational costs to businesses, but they…
Accelerating your Digital Transformation
Businesses that harness the power of digital are experiencing massive advantages, with growth and efficiency benchmarks often leaping by double- and even triple-digit advances. But while the attainment of digital clearly bears a lot of fruit, getting to that stage…
Untapped opportunity in Africa’s emerging startup hubs
African startups are in a unique position to leverage innovation to answer some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. To achieve this, an enabling environment is mission critical, according to Abu Cassim, founder and director of Jozi Angels, an angel…
How automation can help corporate finance in West Africa
The recent announcement by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that listed companies would have to submit financial reports four times a year, rather than annually, marks a significant milestone in the region’s drive to prime its economy for international competitiveness.…
African post offices at the forefront of financial solutions in rural areas
Postal services can play a pivotal role in delivering remittances, lowering the transfer costs and providing access to basic financial services in Africa, according to a report released today by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European…
The EU’s renewable energy ambitions: Bioenergy from forests is not always carbon neutral
Since the launching of the EU’s clean energy package in November 2016, the European institutions and many Member States have emphasised their renewable energy ambitions, which culminated in political agreement on the recast of the renewable energy directive on 14…
The Top 10 iOS 12 features announced at WWDC 2018
Apple announced a range of new developments at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference last week, some of which included the new operating system for Mac, macOS Mojave, and a bunch of new fitness-related features on watchOS 5. Of all the announcements,…
Tackling the pertinent aspects of GDPR
For businesses around the world, including Africa, the implementation of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is particularly pertinent. This is because the GDPR applies not only to all states in the EU, but more especially to any…
Thomson Reuters expands sentiment data to track Top 100 Cryptocurrencies
Thomson Reuters has expanded its sentiment data offerings to track the top 100 cryptocurrencies through its partnership with MarketPsych Data LLC, a market leader in quantitative behavioral science. This new MarketPsych Indices (TRMI) package uses machine learning and natural language…
Twitter prioritizes breaking news in an app redesign
Online news and social networking service, Twitter, announced on Wednesday that it is changing up its service in favour of major events to make it easier for people to access the latest breaking news. This shift in focus sets the…
Creating coding prodigies in previously disadvantaged schools
Learning to code is a critical element in the 21st century school curriculum, giving learners the ability not only to use technology but to create it, as the world ushers in the fourth industrial revolution. Learners equipped with these skills…
Postal operators can help drive down remittance costs in parts of Africa
Money received from loved ones working abroad can transform a family’s living standards. From Albania to Australia and from Bahrain to Bangladesh, the essential bridges built between countries due to remittances support migrant families and keep children in desperately needed…
SAFPS commends Home Affairs for automated identity verification as aid to curb crime
SAFPS says biometric identification is nothing new but commends the ABIS system for its capacity to provide a single data repository. Automated Biometric Identification System ABIS is a milestone in South Africa’s pathway towards a new digital national identity system,”…
Kaspersky Lab’s latest Parental Control report reveals what South African kids are searching for online
Kaspersky Lab’s latest report on the online activities of children – based on statistics received from its solutions and modules with child protection features – highlights children’s online activities and the importance of protecting them when online. For example, video…
Limpopo learners wired for achievement in maths and science
Two Limpopo schools joined a virtual network of high-quality mathematics and science teaching when they were added to the highly acclaimed Ligbron e-learning system today – thanks to the generosity of Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). Pupils at Gerson Ntjie…
Nokia’s new 5G design and deployment services deliver faster time to market
Nokia is launching new services to help operators prioritize their 5G investments and bring 5G-based services to market faster. Network slicing, cloudification and 5G New Radio technology pose different challenges for operators, and the new networks will require an end-to-end…
