Users embrace a more secure digital life
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Apple to drive big growth in foldable smartphones
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 10% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 20,6-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The new foldable iPhone from Apple, alongside Samsung’s...
US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...
Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP
A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...
5G adoption, high-end demand drive MEA smartphones
Smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, the region’s second straight quarter of growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The increase was supported by Eid al-Adha sales and...
Maximising impact as a CSCO
Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...
Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals
As part of its partnership with Interpol, Kaspersky recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation Serengeti 2.0 to combat cybercrime across the African continent, resulting in 1 209 arrests. Focused on several criminal activities which target both...
‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards
Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...
iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards
iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...
African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology
The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...
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Vertiv joins the Nvidia partner network
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If your organisation offers training, now is the time to act
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Could tech help turn sports into an economic growth sector?
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Higher education institutions need to step out of their comfort zones
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InDrive speeds expansion efforts with R2,8bn financing
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Vertiv announces VIP promotion for partners
Vertiv has kicked off a 2024 incentive that will see new distributors who join the Vertiv Partner Programme over February and March 2024 receiving additional benefits. This applies to new approved partners within South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco who...
Sophos honours top partners
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Supply chain conference will explore the role of AI
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Senior SQL Database Administrator
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