Why satellite is ideal for African connectivity

Africa is known for its rugged beauty and diverse natural environments. The continent has also seen some of the highest economic growth in the world over the past few years. This has been despite a lack of existing infrastructure and is largely due to the low base...

How cloud technology can transform IT in Africa

In March 2016, IBM opened its first Cloud Data Centre in South Africa, providing cloud services to enterprise clients, writes Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa. Just a month later, SAP announced that it was partnering with South Africa’s Dimension Data to launch...

Software piracy takes a toll on East African businesses

SMEs in East Africa are beginning to open their eyes to the risks of pirated software and the benefits of legally licensed software, yet the rates of software piracy in the region still remain high. That’s according to Billy Owino, regional director for Sage...

Microsoft urges MEA firms to embrace transformation

Digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) are predicted to add $14-trillion to the world’s 20 largest economies by 2030. That’s one-fifth of the current world GDP. However, many enterprises in the Middle East and Africa are held back from...

Kenya looks bright for accounting practices

There is a growing market for accounting practices in Kenya. Economic growth has improved significantly in the past decade, internet adoption is increasing (39%) and the country scored highly in innovation and financial services in the World Economic Forum’s...

Sage sets out the vision for African businesses

Sage used its global Sage Summit 2016, held this week in Chicago, to outline its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and existing initiatives that power business growth. CEO Stephen Kelly spoke about how Sage is levelling the playing field...