Technology

In an era of rapid digital transition, cybersecurity is no longer a luxury—it is a need. Vodacom Business has launched its latest cybersecurity research, titled Cybersecurity as an Imperative for Growth, which sheds light on the current condition of cybersecurity in South Africa. The analysis, commissioned in collaboration with Omdia, provides critical insights into how […]

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group is further cementing its ambitious sub-equatorial expansion with the launch of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms Ltd. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially. Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised […]

A recent report from FortiGuard Labs, Understanding Threat Actor Readiness for the Upcoming Holiday Season, reveals the advanced tactics attackers have been developing to exploit this year’s shopping frenzy. This report’s key findings from the Darknet offer some practical advice to help shoppers and businesses stay secure this season. The Cyberthreat Landscape The holiday season […]

Mastercard Academy, a renowned provider of world-class payments training solutions, has launched a free online financial literacy course called ‘Master Your Card: Finance Demystified.’ The course, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, seeks to provide consumers with the financial knowledge necessary to manage sophisticated personal finance tools and improve their overall […]

As the year gradually comes to a conclusion and the anticipation of the Christmas season begins to set in, the necessity of hypervigilance increases. During this time, scammers try to defraud small business owners and unwary consumers at ATMs and shop tills, among other locations where cash is withdrawn or deposited. According to Zibu Nqala, […]

MTN Group has officially launched 5G networks in Benin and the Republic of Congo, demonstrating their commitment to leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress and promoting a modern connected lifestyle. The introduction of this groundbreaking technology marks a major advancement in the way businesses and communities in Africa interact, develop, and expand. In addition to […]

According to a Kaspersky survey*, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s online activities don’t create real problems. Real problems are not rare though: […]

The EV revolution is well and truly in full flow as the global sales of Elective Vehicles continue to grow yearly. The rising popularity of EVs has also paved a way for other new businesses to crop up, such as EV charging stations. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, the annual revenue from EV charging […]

Xiaomi is proud to announce the global launch of the highly anticipated Xiaomi 14T, recently unveiled in Berlin. As anticipation builds for the South African debut, Xiaomi continues to solidify its position as a global leader in technology and innovation, following a remarkable Q2 2024 performance. Xiaomi Berlin 14T Launch Xiaomi’s success in its second […]

The Bemba Royal Establishment (“BRE”), headed by Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of Northern Province, and Zambia’s telecom and digital connectivity service provider are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for MTN bulk SMS technology. The partnership is part of a campaign to engage and facilitate communication efficiently and effectively to provide digital solutions for Zambia’s progress. Beginning […]