Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy market. Robust policies and declining costs of technology in the sector, coupled with regional market and infrastructure reforms, are poised to accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects. Yet the region is also anticipating first...
Day: <span>17 January 2024</span>
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Fixed-wireless access 5G is key to bridging digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is emerging as the technology of choice for closing the remaining digital divide in Africa and bringing the educational, entertainment, business and lifestyle benefits of fast broadband to a much wider population in Africa. This will lead to a 5G boom for the African telecoms sector over the next five...
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New Trends | South Aafrica’s Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024
The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers. South Africa is a prime example: even though it ranks 38th among major economies according to worlddata.info, several reports place it among the nations with the...
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OPINION | Five “Techolutions” for 2024 writes Musa Kalenga
This year marks a critical juncture where marketing, advertising, and technology will intertwine more closely than ever, presenting both challenges and opportunities. We stand at the forefront of a new era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviours. Should you be scared? More excited I’d say. As we delve into this transformative landscape,...
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Amazon layoffs 5% of the workforce in its Audible division
Amazon’s Audible announced that is reducing the headcount by 5% as the company tries to keep its head above the water. In an email to staff members, Audible’s CEO Bob Carrigan said the company has taken a “tough decision to reduce roles within our organization. Approximately five percent of our workforce is impacted by this...