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New partnership to boost African startup funding
Gust, a global platform connecting high-growth entrepreneurs and active early-stage investors, and ABAN, the Africa Business Angel Network that represents early stage investors across Africa, have entered into a long-term strategic partnership establishing Gust as an official deal-flow management and…
AfricaCom 2015: Huawei gives glimpse of the future of ICT in Africa
Huawei Technologies is currently showcasing their latest offerings at AfricaCom 2015, the biggest technology exhibition in Africa, under the theme “Open ROADs to a better connected world”. The three day event has seen Huawei share its end-to-end ICT solutions for…
Back-to-basics approach needed to close digital gender divide
The digital divide between men and women can only be overcome if all interested parties adopt a multilateral approach – one that starts with digital literacy and focuses on making tech relevant to women and girls. This was the consensus…
HDS appoints TechAccess as authorised training center partner
TechAccess, a leading Value Added Distributor announced that it has been appointed by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) as its sole Authorised Training Centre Partner for Middle East, Saudi Arabia, North Africa & Pakistan. The authorised training centre is based in…
e-Commerce: Vital tips for consumers when purchasing gifts online
In the lead up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores due the convenience that these platforms offer. According to Oliver Facey, VP Operations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa,…
AfricaCom 2015: Huawei Technologies Joins SATA
Global Chinese technology company, Huawei, was officially presented with a certificate of joining the Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) on the sidelines of the annual AfricaCom conference – which is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)…
Financial Innovation Summit: Driving Innovation in Tough Economic Times
Hosted by IT News Africa, and sponsored by Telkom and Hitachi Data Systems, the Financial Innovation Summit was held at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Summit which was held on 28 October 2015 addressed the theme – “Advancing Financial…
Healthcare IT at risk from security-agnostic GenMobile side effects
Healthcare organisations are ill prepared for the high-risk mind-set of the GenMobile workforce, with a lack of security procedures in place to protect a new, more collaborative digital generation entering the workforce. The security threat study revealed overall employee attitudes…
Sub-Saharan Africa expected to see 100% mobile penetration by 2021
Ericsson has officially unveiled its latest Mobility Report, which according to the company provides insight into the future of 5G networks, including a forecast of 150 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2021. 5G networks, based on standards that meet ITU IMT-2020 requirements,…
NTT & Workonline to provide enhanced IP Network Connectivity in Africa
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) has inked a partnership with Workonline Communications. According to the company, the partnership will allow for enhanced IP network connectivity services in Africa. Through the partnership with NTT Com, the company will be able to…
Social media reacts to Paris massacre, manhunt begins
According to a report via BBC, a manhunt has begun for surviving members and accomplices of the terrorist group that killed 129 people in Paris. In the report, the BBC revealed that Police have named Brussels-born Salah Abdeslam, 26, as a key…
Government perspective to be heard at AfricaCom 2015
There can be little doubt that the burgeoning Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector is shaping the future of socio-economic development across Africa. So much so that governments have recognized that access to the ‘Internet is a basic necessity for…
Allied Mobile Africa & PIC sign USD $55 million agreement
Allied Mobile Africa has revealed that they have signed a strategic finance and partnership agreement with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) for debt funding facility of USD $55 million (approximately R800 million). The facility is to drive the company’s growth…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
Hosted by IT News Africa, and sponsored by Telkom and Hitachi Data Systems, the Financial Innovation Summit was held at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Summit which was held on 28 October 2015 addressed the theme – “Advancing Financial…
Burkina Faso to use the cloud to connect government
Alcatel-Lucent is to provide the government of Burkina Faso with cloud networking technology that will enable it to develop new digital public services, such as e-government, e-learning and e-health. Alcatel-Lucent will supply the West African nation with its NFV (Network…
Windows 10 receives first major update
Terry Myerson, executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group, has revealed that the first major update to Windows 10 is available. As part of Windows as a service, the November update, according to Myerson, delivers significant updates for business…
