Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national carrier has signed a three-year deal agreement with Accenture to help establish it’s technological foundation and capabilities, as part of the carrier’s strategy to become the world’s first digitally native airline. According to both parties, the collaboration will enable Riyadh Air to utilise cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing...
Month: <span>January 2024</span>
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The Nigerian Central Bank lifts Ban on Crypto transactions
Nigeria’s central bank has lifted a ban on transacting in cryptocurrencies, while saying global trends had shown a need to regulate such activities, the bank said in its latest circular. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2021 barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in or facilitating transactions in crypto assets, citing money...
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Report: Burkina Faso’s richest man opens high-tech medical center in Ouagadougou
Minister hails Bonkoungou’s Princess Sarah Clinic, a beacon of hope for Burkina Faso’s health sector Burkina Faso’s richest man Mahamadou Bonkoungou has further diversified his business portfolio with the inauguration of the Princess Sarah Clinic, a high-tech medical facility located in Ouaga 2000, a modern extension of the country’s capital city, Ouagadougou. The inauguration ceremony,...
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Russia dropped fines on Big Tech firms: Telegram Messenger, YouTube, TikTok, Google and Meta
Telegram Messenger said it does not know why fines against it and other major technology companies were dropped in Russia, but said it has no assets, offices or employees there. Fines imposed by Russian courts on Alphabet’s Google and YouTube, Meta, TikTok and Telegram appear to have been settled as the companies are no longer registered...
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MultiChoice ties with betting company KingMakers to launch SuperSportBet
MultiChoice Group through SuperSport has thrown its name in the ring to compete with big brands such as Betway, Hollywoodbets, Gbets, BoyleSports, SuberBets and World Sports Betting. The DSTV parent company recently partnered with Nigerian company KingMakers to launch SuperSportBet. The move is another way for the pay television to leverage and take advantage of...
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IMG secures rights to become Global sponsorship Agency partner of CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and IMG have signed an agreement making IMG the global sponsorship agency of CAF from 2023 to 2025. IMG will sell and distribute international media rights on behalf of CAF, excluding the MENA region and specific areas, and Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the packed deal, IMG will also...
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Keeping the Lights On: Is it Ethical to Pay after a Ransomware attack?
When an organisation is held hostage by ransomware, should it pay the fee to keep on operating or is this just emboldening cybercrime? Globally, ransomware attacks are on the rise, affecting businesses and organisations around the world. The main causes of these attacks are compromised credentials and malicious email, and many victims choose to pay...
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ByteDance’s TikTok is Fast Expanding Beyond Advertising Business
ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok aims to grow the size of its US e-commerce business tenfold to as much as $17.5 billion this year, according to people familiar with the matter, posing a bigger threat to Amazon Inc. The 2024 merchandise volume goal for the US version of TikTok Shop — which melds online entertainment with impulse buying...
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Betway SA20 partners with Willow TV to show games across North America
The Betway SA20 is attracting International sports media houses across the world to broadcast season 2 of Mzansi T20 cricket. SA20 announced a partnership agreement with Willow TV as the official broadcaster in the North American region. Willow TV is renowned for its extensive coverage of international cricket events and series. The latest partnership with...
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Top 3 Workplace Trends for 2024 writes Wayne Bischoff
The hybrid balancing act Striking the right work mix for your specific team is something that business leaders are going to continue to navigate in the coming year. While being physically present in the office fosters teamwork and camaraderie, remote working offers flexibility and saves valuable resources. Commuting takes a toll on mental well-being, and...