Challenges and solutions around cybersecurity talent in Africa

Africa faces a significant challenge when it comes to the availability and distribution of cybersecurity talents and secure IT infrastructures. By Conrad Steyn, chief technology officer and head of engineering: sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco This is important because as...

SA crypto exchange VALR launches in Zambia

VALR has launched in Zambia, and customers are now able to buy or sell bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC) directly with Kwacha (ZMW), in addition to more than 60 crypto assets already available on VALR.com. VALR was established in 2018 and offers its customers the...

African startups weather the funding storm with acquisitions

A new report from African digital economy consultancy, TechCabal Insights reveals that acquisitions have become more frequent in Africa’s tech ecosystem, showing signs of a maturing market. According to the report, 2021 saw 32 acquisition deals on the continent....

Calls for climate justice for Africa

Rich nations must do more to help Africa mitigate the devastating impacts of global warming and offer climate justice to the continent. This is according to Axian Group CEO Hassanein Hiridjee, who says: ”There’s a huge injustice, where the people who were...

NEC XON adds East Africa team

To improve responsiveness to local customers with faster, locally astute decisions in East Africa (EA), NEC XON has appointed a regional management team (RMT). “Traditional corporate decision-making structures aren’t necessarily as aware of the regional...