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By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies Even in a world defined by rapid digital transformation, one persistent and underestimated threat continues to undermine cybersecurity resilience: legacy software vulnerabilities. Many organisations, particularly those with long-established IT environments, still rely on outdated systems or applications due to operational convenience, compatibility requirements, or financial constraints. […]
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By Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB. South Africa’s equity market has long supported a high standard of trading activity, with infrastructure that global participants recognise and trust. That has made it easier for different types of capital to enter over time, and the mix of participants now reflects that. Global […]
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In the digital economy, security should be about preserving an organisation’s ability to operate and innovate By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya has built a reputation across the continent and the world as a leader in the digital economy. M-PESA not only changed how money moves in this country, it has […]
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Imagine walking into a police station and being greeted by a sleek tablet kiosk instead of a crowded front desk and a stack of paperwork. In the Bole district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is testing exactly that. By blending law enforcement with the digital age, the government is betting that “smart” booths can bridge the […]
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Author Sokhu Sibiya Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation — and global brands are starting to take notice. Uber’s decision to drop card giant Visa in Kenya is more than a tactical shift; it reflects a deeper realignment toward mobile-first, locally rooted financial ecosystems. In this Q&A, Clarice Leaman, Alternative Payment […]
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by Enoch Antwi, Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). These minerals are […]
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By Vanashree Govender, Senior PR Manager, Media and Communications, Huawei South Africa For millions of people, the digital world still begins with a quiet translation. They speak one language at home, think in it, play in it, then switch to another to search, type, learn or use everyday apps without friction. It isn’t because people […]
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Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating—and the continent’s governments are increasingly focused on keeping their data secure, local, and sovereign. Technology company Cassava Technologies has introduced a new solution designed to help make that possible. The company recently unveiled its National Sovereign Cloud (NSC) platform, a digital infrastructure framework that enables African governments to deploy artificial […]
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A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that residents of South Africa are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people”, shows people in South Africa are turning to […]
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Morocco has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aiming to add $10 billion to its GDP through artificial intelligence by 2030. The plan focuses on building sovereign data centers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and cultivating an AI-skilled workforce. To fuel that growth, the country plans to train 200,000 graduates in AI skills and create 50,000 related jobs […]
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