Jan 4, 2021
2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its various countries and regions. By Jude Kearney, chairman of the US/Africa Committee of the Africa Energy Chamber To date, most African governments have responded positively to the...
Dec 14, 2020
The 2020 KnowBe4 African Report collated insights from 881 respondents across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius and Botswana to discover how the continent views cybersecurity and its risks in a world shaped by a global pandemic. The report...
Dec 9, 2020
The digital revolution has officially engaged a higher gear, raising a great deal of curiosity and speculation on technological innovation, adoption, AI and the future of the digital economy. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank As the...
Dec 8, 2020
In the face of the global downturn with growth projected at -4.4% (IMF, October 2020), deep recessions and lowered investment over the long term, African tech companies are surprisingly enjoying market impetus. According to Evon Jeewan, a principal at investment...
Dec 7, 2020
Informal retail micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the Eastern and southern Africa Region (ESAR) are set to receive a technological and operational boost for their businesses, thanks to Nestlé, Nomanini and Standard Bank. Bruno Olierhoek,...
Dec 2, 2020
Nokia has been selected by Airtel Kenya in a three-year deal to modernize Nairobi with high speed 4G and 5G-ready hardware from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio. Deployment, which began in June, will cover hundreds of sites and include upgrading existing 2G, 3G...
