South Africa needs a larger cybersecurity skills base and more professionals in the field to combat the escalating threat of cyberattacks. Yet, with a global shortage of skilled cybersecurity practitioners, initiatives to grow the skills pool through training and hiring will not be enough. Companies should add another angle to their perspective: more efficient cybersecurity...
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Africa must strengthen accountability and governance to prosper says Botswana President Duma Boko
Africa’s economic success and sustainability are intrinsically linked to accountable governance, Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, stressed at the opening of the 2024 African Economic Conference in Gaborone. “Peace and stability in Africa must be anchored on accountable and responsive governance,” the president said adding, “This is a fundamental human right for every African citizen. It...
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Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona launch ‘Barca Mobile’ mobile network
Spanish soccer giants Barcelona are launching a mobile network as parts of a new telecoms partnership that will see upgraded 5G infrastructure installed at the club’s revamped Camp Nou stadium. New Era Visionary Group (NEVG) has signed five-year deal to become club’s ‘official telecom operator’ until the end of 2030. Barca Mobile’ will launch next year, offering...
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Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1 billion in US software maker Mavenir
Saudi Aramco’s digital arm is in talks to take a significant minority stake in Mavenir, in a deal that is likely to value the U.S. telecommunications software maker at about $3 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. Aramco Digital is in talks to invest about $1 billion in Mavenir and a deal...
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Vodacom Group launches initiative to upskill 1million young people across Africa
Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill...
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Telecoming and MTN partner to launch cloud gaming in South Africa
MTN, Africa announces the launch of Cloudplay, a revolutionary new cloud gaming service, with Telecoming, a sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment. This project marks a new milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies. MTN Cloudplay will allow MTN users in South Africa to access a...
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Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa
Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores Yellow...
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How FMCG retail can turn Black Friday into a festive season win
Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest and best deals, many retailers view the event as a race to the bottom. However, in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Black Friday has evolved into a strategic investment of getting customers into...
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Sky’s annual losses double to UK£224m after increased sports spend states SportProMedia
Broadcast giant Sky has reported an operating loss of UK£224 million (US$292 million) for the 2023 financial year in a Companies House filing. Sky said its increases in its DTC revenue segment were attributed to the continued growth of its Sky Glass smart TV, as well as increases in its mobile, broadband and streaming businesses....
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Any Successful African Energy Policy at Conference of the Parties (COP) or Anywhere Must Have Oil and Gas at its Core writes NJ Ayuk
I believe the ultimate responsibility for getting there is ours and no one else’s. Yes, we need partners to walk alongside us, but the success of our energy movement rests on African shoulders. To begin with, I would love to see African energy stakeholders speaking in a unified voice about African energy industry goals. This...