Are schools keeping your private information safe?

South African schools are increasingly embracing the digital universe and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated their adoption of online communication and digital strategies. Out of pure necessity, as school gates shut in March, many schools made the agile pivot to...

SITA explains its role in Eastern Cape e-learning contract

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has distanced itself from an e-learning contract by the Eastern Cape Department of Education. A statement from Luvoya Keyise, executive caretaker of SITA, reads: SITA notes with concern mounting allegations in the media...

MEA tech industry sees 14,9% rise in deal activity

Middle East and Africa’s technology industry saw a rise of 14,9% in overall deal activity during Q2 2020, when compared to the four-quarter average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total of 177 deals worth $2,94-billion were announced for the...

Securing cloud infrastructure a business priority

Despite more local companies moving to the cloud, they must still ensure effective cybersecurity protocols are in place to safeguard their systems and data. By Sanele Ntoza, Channel Manager F5 Networks Southern Africa Cyber Security and Next Generation Solutions at...

How to strengthen Africa against future shocks

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, acting chief economist and...

Robot arm to assist patients with spinal injuries

Intel and Accenture are supporting an Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC) project led by the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel in collaboration with ALYN Hospital, to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to assist patients...