US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
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Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP
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Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity
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Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets
Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...
Global lessons could help billions get connected
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Juniper Mist a bright spot amid WLAN market carnage
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Chinese espionage campaign uncovered
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Newly-discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt corporate data
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Ecobank launches 2024 Fintech Challenge
Ecobank has official opened applications to the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites early-stage and mature fintech startups to partner with Ecobank, offering a grand prize of $50 000 and a chance to scale their solutions across...
Interest in NFTs continues to fade
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$3,5bn pledged to support African private sector development
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DHL debuts new mobile app
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Smart cities will depend on faster adoption of 4IR
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Mobiclicks sees East African opportunities
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How can companies protect themselves from future ransomware attacks?
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Trend Micro extends Westcon-Comstor as VAD
Trend Micro it has expanded the reach of value-added distributor Westcon-Comstor to include South Africa. Already a partner with Trend Micro for sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean islands, Westcon-Comstor will expand its coverage and open up new markets for the...
New NU Africa partnership with Altaro
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Airtel Africa passes 100m subscribers
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, has crossed the 100-million customers mark across its operations. Airtel Africa is the second largest mobile operator in Africa by number of active subscribers....
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