African entrepreneurs need to become Always-On
Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam. With South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 26.7 percent in the first quarter of this year, there is increased strain on the market to find a...
View ArticleNetworks Unlimited invests in securing Africa ’s Wi-Fi connections
Networks Unlimited invests in securing Africa ’s Wi-Fi connections. It is estimated that 33 billion endpoints will be connected by 2020. With more than half of organisations allowing both multiple...
View ArticleHow tablets and the cloud could transform education in South Africa
South African schools and universities are struggling with the high costs of textbooks and other educational materials, a shortage of teachers in key subjects like maths and science, and difficulties...
View ArticleDjibouti joins Africa Finance Corporation
Djibouti joins Africa Finance Corporation. (Image Source: Bloomberg.com). Djibouti has become the newest member of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), an international investment grade multilateral...
View ArticleWhy South Africa’s online storefront still lacks wider appeal
This year, online retail in South Africa will reach 1% of overall retail for the first time. While the number appears small, it marks a significant milestone for a sector that is attracting robust...
View ArticleCat S60 smartphone launches in South Africa
CAT S60 Smartpnone. (Image Credit: Darryl Linington). Cat has launched its latest device, which the company has dubbed the “The world’s first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera, and the...
View ArticleVeeam hails behind-the-scenes specialists that keep businesses running
Veeam hails behind-the-scenes specialists that keep businesses running. (Image Credit: Darryl Linington). Veeam is shining the light on the unsung superheroes that keep businesses of all shapes and...
View ArticleSouth Africa: Accenture launch mobile application for municipal elections
South Africa: Accenture launch mobile application for municipal elections. The Electoral Commission of South Africa and Accenture have launched a mobile application designed to provide voters with the...
View ArticleThe Evolution and Revolution of Business Networks in Africa
Trade is in Africa’s blood. Its rich resources, numerous societies and access to the world have created a hotbed of trade civilisations. One could go back millennia to the early kingdoms around the...
View Article2K Releases Mafia III Cassandra – The Voodoo Queen Trailer
2K and Hangar 13 have released a new trailer for Mafia III titled “Cassandra – The Voodoo Queen,” the second in a series of six features based on the upcoming open-world crime game rolling out in the...
View ArticleNigeria: Etisalat empowers 100 entrepreneurs with skills
Etisalat Empowers 100 Entrepreneurs. Etisalat, in partnership with O.A. Bella Resources, has empowered 100 individuals with basic life skills and basic equipment to help them maximize their potentials...
View ArticleSamsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA
Samsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA. (Image Source: androidcentral.com). Samsung Electronics South Africa has unveiled the availability of the Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX in South...
View ArticleToo many transport operators still wary of Internet of Things
Too many transport operators still wary of Internet of Things. (Image Source: truckandtrailer.co.za). Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed a new stage of technological revolution....
View ArticleKenya Commercial Bank tightens banking app security
Kenya Commercial Bank tightens banking app security. Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has refreshed its mobile banking application to enhance its capabilities and guarantee tighter security features as the...
View ArticleEducation a key component in unlocking the African promise
Education a key component in unlocking the African promise. (Image Source: http://innocentclassroom.com). Despite the International Money Fund predicting sub-Saharan Africa will post a 3% GDP growth...
View ArticleIT News Africa Returns to CES 2017 as Official African Media Partner
IT News Africa Returns to CES 2017 as official African media partner. For the second year running, IT News Africa has been selected as one of the official African media partners for the largest,...
View ArticleCloud is still a major buzzword in South Africa
(Image Source: http://www.travelstart.co.za/) Cloud is still a buzzword, trending across South African enterprises and is top of mind for many executives looking to achieve their financial and...
View ArticleLG to ship first Android 7.0 smartphone
LG to ship first Android 7.0 smartphone. LG has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone, the LG V20, will be the first device to feature the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system preloaded, when it...
View ArticleRio Olympics 2016: The safe way to obtain tickets online
Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO, ESET Southern Africa. (Image: ESET Southern Africa). This year is the year of sporting fans. Especially over the last few months, they had the opportunity to move from one...
View ArticleSouth African IT spend to grow 3.8 percent in 2016
South African IT spend to grow 3.8 percent in 2016. (Image Credit: Darryl Linington). Cape Town, South Africa, 2nd August, 2016 — South Africa IT spending is forecast to total R272 billion in 2016, a...
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