How Africa could address the $15bn infrastructure gap
NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), has called for greater utilisation of African financial solutions to address the continent’s $15,7-billion infrastructure deficit. With these sources of capital, the continent stands to maximise the...
IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition
IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...
Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative
There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...
Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware
Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...
Africa prepares for 5.5G
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...
Google invests in local startups
Google has unveiled the 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme with each of them set to receive up to R1-million in non-dilutive funding, as well as up to R3,6-million in Google Cloud credits. “We are acutely aware of the...
In Africa, the time for talking is over
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Too often, African leaders and policy makers talk about the opportunities we could grasp – but fail to take the action needed to make those opportunities a reality. The importance of broadband connectivity in today’s economy...
Collaboration key for African connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Africa is a land of opportunity, gifted with young people with great passion. Mohamed Madkour, vice-president: ICT strategy and marketing at Huawei, shares that Africa’s development in terms of connectivity has been impressive,...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
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PartServe keeps batteries, inverters going
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Standard Chartered Bank launches Women in Tech programme
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Standard Bank arranges $202m funding for M-KOPA
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R600m first close for SA SME Fund’s venture capital fund of funds
The SA SME Fund has announced the first close of its R1-billion venture capital fund of funds (VC FoF), with R600-million in commitments from investors. The VC FoF exceeded its first close target of R500-million, attracting first mover institutional and pension fund...
Fintech e4 acquired by consortium
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Altron delivers resilient annual results
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