Every technological leap creates a distinct “then” and “now” narrative. Think about how cell phones transformed communication. Back “then,” if your car broke down, you’d walk to the nearest payphone, hoping to find a twenty-cent coin. Now, a mobile phone in your pocket ensures help is just a call away. This shift is not limited...
Month: <span>August 2024</span>
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Applications now Open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa. In the rapidly evolving world of AgriTech,...
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Innovative Financing and Policy Support: Accelerating Renewable Energy Development in Africa
As Africa’s energy sector deregulates, exciting opportunities open up for financial innovation to benefit consumers. Private-sector buyers and traders can mitigate default risk and provide certified green energy at lower cost, writes Ana Hajduka, founder and CEO of Africa GreenCo. Africa’s renewable energy potential is undeniable, but it remains largely untapped. The problem is that...
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Kazang Rewards drives mutual growth for brands and micro merchants
Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has launched the multi-faceted Kazang Rewards platform. The platform enables Kazang merchants to earn rewards for completing tasks for partners such as FMCG brands, wholesalers and companies providing prepaid services like airtime and data. These tasks include completing surveys, and...
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OPINION | FemTech outpaces politicians when it comes to empowering women
As Women’s Month in South Africa slowly comes to an end, so will the majority of political commentary against gender-based violence and the economic inequality experienced by women in our country. While some might leverage women’s month as a means to score political points, the majority of South Africans commemorate this period as a reminder...
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Nutanix Appoints Sven Schoenaerts as new Senior Director for EMEA region
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Sven Schoenaerts as the new Senior Director, Channel Sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 01 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix’ routes to market. All EMEA Regional Channel Sales Leaders will report to Sven. “Partners have been a cornerstone of the success of Nutanix, and will play an even more important role...
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Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Prospects
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia – among the world’s top mineral producers – are currently spearheading the implementation of a Transboundary Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The development of SEZs dedicated exclusively to battery and EV production aims to unlock new foreign investment, as well as position...
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Next-Gen Laptops: eSIM Technology takes Center Stage
Modern laptop owners are reaping the rewards of reliable and predictable connectivity provided by eSIMS We expect several things from our devices. We want them to be fast, powerful, and run the software of our choice. We also want them to have reliable connectivity. Whether someone connects to Wi-Fi to be productive or remotely manages...
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How do we defeat cybercriminals?
Enterprises are spending billions to reduce digital risk, yet cybercrime keeps growing. Why is cybersecurity not changing the situation? The problem isn’t with technology but with selling more security software without aligning them to business risks. In early July, online criminals posted a text file to cybercrime channels that contained nearly 10 billion passwords collected from cyber...
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Apple to launch iPhone 16 on the 9 September at Steve Jobs Theatre
Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “It’s Glowtime,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. During the show, the company is expected to launch the iPhone 16 lineup. The big change to...