- As the world progresses into the 4th Industrial revolution where digitization is paramount – adopting a paperless environment (digitizing services) is crucial for organizations. As a result, the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development, as a main driver of digital…
- In today’s dynamic business landscape, where data reigns supreme and agility is a game-changer, the convergence of applications and data has emerged as a fundamental force propelling organizations toward success. The quest to unlock the true potential of data-driven insights and streamline…
- Accenture’s collaboration with one of the Higher Education Institutions is an inspiring success story. Their personalised digital learning platform harnesses data analytics and machine learning to create a dynamic learning environment. Students experience increased engagement, leading to improved…
- In this exclusive Q&A, we delve into the insights and experiences of Jessica Hawkey, the Managing Director of redAcademy—an organization committed to establishing a sustainable reservoir of adept software developers for corporate IT talent strategies. With unwavering dedication, Jessica aims to…
- South Africa’s leading fintech, Lula, is taking a giant leap forward in its mission to support SMEs. Following its recent rebranding from Lulalend, Lula is now offering an array of first-to-market services poised to redefine the SME banking landscape. Lula’s innovative approach to banking is…
- Allmed Healthcare Professionals, a prominent healthcare agency, has introduced its innovative Pay Slip App, aimed at enhancing convenience and efficiency for its valued staff. Available on both Android and iPhone devices, the app revolutionizes the pay slip distribution process, eliminating the…
- Aleph, the foremost global facilitator of digital advertising, is at the forefront of connecting 22,000 advertisers across 130 predominantly emerging nations with preeminent digital tech platforms including TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, Spotify, Uber, Meta, Microsoft, Twitch, Google, and more…
- In an interview with Bidvest’s Chief Information Officer Nomonde White-Ndlovu, the bank groups initiative in driving digital transformation was explored in greater depth. Nomonde reveals Bidvest’s aim to integrate state-of-art technologies to enhance the customer experience through improving…
- Sports celebrate hard work, persistence, perseverance, and skill, while technology plays a pivotal role in elevating athletes beyond human limits through innovation and evolving sports engineering. This rings especially true in professional cycling, where split-second tactics, teamwork, technique,…
- Nearly two-thirds (63%) of South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) effectively utilize technology, but a notable technology effectiveness gap exists between male and female business owners. This insight is derived from The South African SME Tech Index 2023, which gauges technology…
- Kaspersky played a crucial role in supporting INTERPOL’s Africa Cyber Surge II operation, aiding investigators in identifying compromised infrastructure and apprehending cybercrime suspects. The collaborative effort yielded remarkable outcomes, including 14 arrests and the discovery of network…
- Salient Advisory’s recent report, reveals that a mere 2% of funding supports female founders. Women-led ventures heavily rely on grants and debt due to this financing gap, often leading them to be perceived as social enterprises, consequently impacting healthcare innovations. In Africa, a male-…
- Hybrid work has become the norm for numerous businesses, yet the journey towards refined work methods continues. Organizations are agilely responding to the dynamic demands of industries, businesses, and customers. Urgency to Innovate: Vital for Financial Services The need to modernize and innovate…
- The rise of digital nomadism, driven by technological advancements, promises remote work freedom but has darker consequences: potential societal fragmentation, cultural homogenization, loss of local identity, mental health challenges, labor exploitation, economic disparities, and eroding…
- South African languages present a considerable challenge for voice assistants. With twelve officially recognized dialects that further branch into numerous regional, cultural, and colloquial accents, the linguistic complexity is daunting. The prevalence of multilingualism among South Africans adds…
- Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler Ukheshe has partnered with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to introduce an innovative BaaS platform in East Africa. Seizing Growth Opportunities with BaaS Collaboration BaaS, which entails delivering banking products and services through third-party…
- The metaverse, a captivating virtual world of shared digital spaces, offers an innovative platform for a thriving and inclusive digital economy. The concept is still in its early stages, but as governments and businesses across Africa explore the metaverse for digital transformation, they must…
- A groundbreaking paper titled, “On Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach to Excellence and Trust” was released in 2020. The paper sparked debates on regulation, technology, and competition. However, one crucial aspect went unnoticed – the urgent need to prevent AI from perpetuating…
- After several months of planning and groundwork BRICS Summit is ready to be hosted from 22-24th August 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This year BRICS leaders representing emerging world economies – Brazil, India, China and South Africa aim to develop trade and economic…
- The parking industry in South Africa has long been associated with frustration, inefficiency, and wasted time for both customers and operators. However, rapid advancements in digital technology have presented an opportunity to transform the South African parking industry and elevate the overall…
- FNB proudly retains the esteemed title of South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands rankings. Boasting an impressive brand value of $3,402 billion, FNB has secured this accolade for the third time in four years. This year’s exceptional…
- Solenco, a leading importer of award-winning lifestyle and air treatment technology, proudly presents the latest innovation from HOBOT: The LEGEE D8 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and its revolutionary companion, the LEGEE-Lulu 4-in-1 Cleaning Station. This dynamic duo is poised to redefine the landscape…
- Treepz is thrilled to announce the finalization of its Board of Directors—a strategic move to enhance shareholder value and ensure sustainable expansion. The appointment of the new Board of Directors stands as a pivotal moment for Treepz, positioning the company for accelerated growth in the coming…
- Ivory Coast is positioning itself as a pioneer of the responsible digital era in West Africa with the deployment of an ambitious communications strategy. Spearheaded by Communication and Digital Economy Minister Amadou Coulibaly, the initiative aims to revolutionize the way citizens interact and…
- In celebration of a new forged alliance between Womhub and Cisco EDGE, the teams came together to discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in shaping the landscape of progress, highlighting the stories that brought them to where they are today. In the discussion led by Hema Vallabh…
- Between March 2022 and June 2023, there has been an astounding 349% increase in solar rooftop PV installations. Currently, households and businesses have harnessed a capacity of over 4,400MW in electricity generation. This promising growth in the private sector’s energy production is projected to…
- Scammers are currently setting their sights on various websites lacking reliable protection, as they search for a more accessible and efficient means to disseminate phishing pages. These older sites, due to their lack of support and maintenance, have now become susceptible to hacking through well-…
- Anna Collard, the Senior Vice President of Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, emerged as the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the esteemed Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards held in Las Vegas. The Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards ceremony is a platform that…
- Today the transmission and distribution sector is facing a myriad of challenges. Stricter environmental and safety regulations, pressure to shift to green energy sources, and a retiring workforce all present significant headwinds for power grid operators. Originally designed for a one- way flow of…
- Approximately 45% of SMEs fear that they might become victims of fraud when using digital cross-border payments, as reported by Mastercard. However, despite this, digital cross-border payments continue to rise, especially in the South African market. According to data from McKinsey & Co.,…
- The South African healthcare system has long been plagued by inefficiencies, evident in the long queues at clinics and hospitals and months-long waiting lists for specialist appointments. While the private healthcare sector offers some respite, frustrations persist, as evidenced by the challenge of…
- The Necessity of Risk Management in Trading The exciting world of trading often paints a picture of rapid wealth accumulation. Still, seasoned traders know the real secret to long-term success is not just about accruing profits. It also lies in mitigating losses, which emphasizes the pivotal role…
- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. This year’s event Themed ‘Unstoppable Africa…
- You may have a 1Gbps fibre connection, but find that when you do a speed test or check your speeds on a connected device over Wi-Fi, you’re not getting near a 1Gbps speed. MetroFibre Networx, an open access fibre network operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) offers a step-by-step guide…
- AI infrastructure solution accelerates customers’ path to GPT and LLMs while keeping organizations in control of their data Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, today announced the Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box™ solution for customers looking to jump-start their artificial…
- South African women are emerging as trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They are breaking new ground and helping to inspire the next generation of female scientists, technologists, and leaders. TLC Communications,…
- What are the key issues facing CISOs in Africa at present? How do they differ from other geographies? Is Africa a target for particular types of attack? While the role of the CISO is contextual in nature, I do not think that there are unique issues that a CISO in Africa will experience from CISO’s…
- As of the 1st of July, the Kenyan government defied a court order, hindering new taxes by increasing the VAT on petroleum products. This leaves Kenyans with startlingly high petrol and diesel prices. According to Esi-Africa.com, a press release by Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (…
- Africa is currently the fastest-growing fintech region in the world. According to a recent report discussed in our previous post, Africa’s fintech market — led by South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya — is projected to grow thirteenfold to $65 billion in 2030. Amidst the rise of new technologies…
- AI-enhanced photography is a prevailing trend, utilizing artificial intelligence to elevate photo quality and aesthetics. Whether editing, enhancing, or crafting stunning visuals, multiple apps facilitate your goals. Here are 5 Recommended Apps for AI-enhanced Photography 1. Luminar Neo: A robust…
- Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C. announces its official approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to commence full commercial operations. This significant milestone firmly establishes Kacha as the nation’s inaugural privately licensed payment instrument issuer. Kacha Integration with…
- Temenos proudly received the Trusted Cloud Provider Trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). The CSA, a preeminent entity dedicated to shaping and certifying optimal practices for cultivating a secure cloud computing realm, has acknowledged Temenos’ commitment to holistic security through…
- SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, announces it’s adding transformative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to its IT service management (ITSM) solutions. The new AI features include a virtual agent…
- Most mid-sized to large organizations in South Africa have made significant investments in IP-based surveillance systems, with a strong focus on crime detection and prevention. These organizations have covered their properties with digital cameras for security purposes. Transforming Data into…
- A pan African technology group and a division of Cassanova Technologies – Liquid Intelligent Technologies, proudly announces the inauguration of the Gaborone Metro Ring. This cutting-edge, high-capacity, high-speed, and secure telecommunications network will empower local businesses, imparting a…
- In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has emerged as a pioneering force, forging collaborative alliances with some of South Africa’s most influential banking applications. Notable among these partnerships are Absa Bank, First National Bank, Nedbank…
- The world is currently undergoing a digital revolution, and its impact is reverberating across various industries. One sector that has undergone significant transformation is global relocations. In this era of technological advancements, companies like Crown Relocations South Africa have harnessed…
- Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113 million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund within the Johnson & Johnson…
- GHash_Mining is taking a pioneering stride towards reshaping Kenya’s energy landscape by harnessing surplus capacity from mini-grid hydroelectric generators for Bitcoin mining. This groundbreaking approach not only slashes electricity costs for local communities but also establishes Kenya and the…
- Over the past 16 years, South Africa’s citizens have had to contend with a great deal of loss and uncertainty as a consequence of load shedding. We have all lost something. The biggest loss of all has been the confidence that we are in control of our lives and our businesses. Not even three-…
