Truecaller eyes out Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile payment space
Truecaller is planning on rolling out credit and other financial services to the masses in a mobile-first way in India. Last year March, Truecaller announced its interest in the digital payments...
View ArticleHigh-net-worth individuals embrace cryptocurrencies
Several findings reveal that more than a third of wealthy individuals (35%) either have exposure to cryptocurrencies, or they intend investing by the end of 2018. Cryptocurrencies are the “future of...
View ArticleNokia's new 5G design and deployment services deliver faster time to market
Nokia's new 5G design and deployment services deliver faster time to market and lower total cost Nokia is launching new services to help operators prioritize their 5G investments and bring 5G-based...
View ArticleLimpopo learners wired for achievement in maths and science
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...
View ArticleKaspersky Lab’s latest Parental Control report reveals what South African...
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...
View ArticleLoad shedding expected throughout the weekend
Eskom is cutting power to certain areas on Friday as protesting workers make it impossible to sustain full electricity supply. On Friday, June 15, South Africa experienced its second consecutive day...
View ArticleSAFPS commends Home Affairs for automated identity verification as aid to...
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...
View ArticleThe IoT platform market has entered a consolidation phase
IoT platforms provide middleware to connect and manage devices and integrate collected data into various applications and services. According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg...
View ArticlePostal operators can help drive down remittance costs in parts of Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s most expensive region to send money home Money received from loved ones working abroad can transform a family’s living standards. From Albania to Australia and from...
View ArticleCreating coding prodigies in previously disadvantaged schools
Girls coders from the Mikateka Primary School, Ivory Park Learning to code is a critical element in the 21st century school curriculum, giving learners the ability not only to use technology but to...
View ArticleTwitter prioritizes breaking news in an app redesign
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...
View ArticleThomson Reuters expands sentiment data to track Top 100 Cryptocurrencies
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...
View ArticleTackling the pertinent aspects of GDPR
Records and processes are a very big part of GDPR. For businesses around the world, including Africa, the implementation of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is...
View ArticleHow digital transformation can drive growth and job creation across emerging...
the next wave of incubators are arriving from new ecosystem cities in North Africa. Innovation and entrepreneurship play an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem....
View ArticleThe Top 10 iOS 12 features announced at WWDC 2018
The Top 10 iOS 12 features announced at WWDC 2018 (Image from www.digitaltrends.com) Apple announced a range of new developments at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference last week, some of...
View ArticleThe EU’s renewable energy ambitions: Bioenergy from forests is not always...
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...
View ArticleAfrican post offices at the forefront of financial solutions in rural areas
According to De Vasconcelos, the strong presence of post offices in remote and rural areas is extremely valuable. Postal services can play a pivotal role in delivering remittances, lowering the...
View ArticleHow automation can help corporate finance in West Africa
Theuns Holtshousen, Business Leader, CaseWare Africa. The recent announcement by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that listed companies would have to submit financial reports four times a year,...
View ArticleGlobal Industrial Distributor launches e-commerce website for Sub-Saharan Africa
RS South Africa opened its doors in 1996, the flagship operation in Africa with 22 years of experience distributing products and components to engineers around the African continent. RS Components...
View ArticleUntapped opportunity in Africa’s emerging startup hubs
Abu Cassim, founder and director of Jozi Angels African startups are in a unique position to leverage innovation to answer some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. To achieve this, an...
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