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EFT Corporation Hosts Inaugural 'Banking on the Future' Conference at Victoria Falls
The inaugural 'Banking on the Future' conference, hosted by EFT Corporation, convened industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders at Victoria Falls from May 13 to 15. The event aimed to envision, discuss, and shape the future of digital banking across Africa. This landmark gathering attracted leaders from the continent’s top banks to explore the latest advancements
Google Unveils Umoja: The First Fibre Optic Link Connecting Africa and Australia
In a significant step towards enhancing digital connectivity in Africa, Google has announced Umoja, the first fibre optic route to directly connect Africa with Australia. Anchored in Kenya, this ground-breaking route will traverse Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, including the Google Cloud region, before crossing the Indian
Investing in healthy African communities is key to growth and prosperity
There is no doubt that Africa has the potential to be a prosperous continent, filled with thriving communities. Achieving that potential means bringing together the continent’s natural and renewable resources with a growing, youthful, and increasingly well-connected population alive with innovation. But it also means getting essential services right. One area that deserves particular attention
Breaking Barriers: Bydon Longwe becomes FirstRand Broader Africa CEO
For many, breaking one record is a lifetime achievement. This is not the case for Bydon Longwe, the FirstRand Broader Africa CEO and the first Zambian to hold this prestigious position. Longwe first made history as the inaugural Zambian CEO of FNB Zambia. In a landscape where local expertise often faces scepticism, Longwe has silenced
TechSurve at the forefront of driving PostGres adoption in South Africa
TechSurve, South Africa’s tier 1 distributor of Postgres, this week hosted a symposium for IT professionals and an information session for public sector IT officers to dissect the open source platform for database management. The events were hosted in both Johannesburg and Pretoria, in partnership with the global company, Enterprise-DB (EDB). In her welcoming address,
MTN hosts first-ever integrated Partner Conference celebrating the next 30 years
MTN South Africa has kicked off its first-ever integrated Partner Conference titled ‘Being No 1 together for the next 30 years,’ in Sun City, North West. The two-day conference brings together MTN’s partner ecosystem from Branded Retail Channels (BRC), retailers, enterprise partners, wholesalers, direct partners, telesales, and online channel partners. Addressing the partners at the
HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 WINS OVER EXPERTS WITH ITS SLEEK DESIGN AND ADVANCED FEATURES
With consumers increasingly embracing a modern, health-conscious lifestyle, the demand for a device that seamlessly combines style, functionality, and advanced fitness features is at an all-time high. HUAWEI’s latest smartwatch, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, not only meets these expectations but redefines the standard for wearables. Lighter and slimmer than its competitors and packed with
The future of cross-border payment: Traditional vs digital
As the world of finance evolves into the digital age, businesses now have the luxury of choosing platforms that offer convenience and efficiency in managing their finances. Companies dealing with clients in other markets can opt for digital payment systems for cross-border transactions, which promote speed, safety and cost savings. Africa is experiencing an increase
What makes Africans excel at customer service
Corporate brands seeking high-quality offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services are rightfully looking towards Africa as the next centre of excellence in this highly competitive global sector. Brands with a diverse geographic mix of contact centres in Africa can match customer demand with highly talented resources and individuals. One of the most significant benefits of
Fintech enablement offers micro merchants path to business growth
With an estimated 150,000 micro merchants* in townships, peri urban areas and rural areas, digitalising small and informal merchants could create significant economic spinoffs for underserved and excluded communities across the nation. Generating R178 billion in annual sales, these merchants serve around 80% of the population. That’s the word from Martin Wright, CEO of Kazang,
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Tarsus Distribution join forces to deliver new cloud offering
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced that it is partnering with Tarsus Distribution, one of the leading distributors in South Africa, to create a compliant, agile and affordable Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution. HPE will provide a modern and secure private cloud infrastructure, based on HPE compute, storage, networking, and software solutions, including ransomware protection and
Growing women in food supply through tech
When 65-year-old Saskia Emary took over as the owner of Uncanny Food in 2018, after its founding owner Edi Franco decided to retire, she had already served six years as the General Manager of a business she had never originally intended to join. In 2009, working as an Accounting Consultant for small businesses, she was called by
TikTok Introduces New Guidelines and Educational Tools for Livestream
TikTok is rolling out new guidelines for its livestreaming feature, TikTok LIVE, aimed at helping creators build positive and inclusive communities while earning money. These new LIVE Monetization Guidelines, along with educational initiatives, are designed to promote authentic and joyful livestream experiences. The new guidelines specify that certain types of content, including inauthentic or low-quality
Mastercard and Payment24 Expand Partnership to Enhance Fleet and Fuel Payment Security
Mastercard and Payment24 have announced an expanded partnership aimed at enhancing security and driving innovation in the fleet and fuel payment industry across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). This collaboration seeks to accelerate the adoption of the secure EMV standard, significantly reducing the risk of fraud associated with magnetic strip fleet cards.
MTN Announces New Yellow Plans
MTN has unveiled its new Yellow Plans, designed to provide affordable and straightforward connectivity solutions for consumers, based on a statement share with Business Tech Africa. These plans offer anytime data and minutes for calls to all networks, ensuring customers can make the most of their benefits without any restrictions. In 2023, MTN began its
Sungrow Roadshow Showcases Clean Energy Solutions
The Sungrow Roadshow recently embarked on a journey to highlight the innovative clean energy solutions offered by the organisation. This photostory captures the essence of the event, showcasing how Sungrow is leading the charge in sustainable energy technology. From cutting-edge solar inverters to advanced energy storage systems, the roadshow provided an insightful glimpse into the
South Africa on Alert: Cyberattacks surge ahead of elections
South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks in the lead-up to elections. This is evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), and even the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) itself. “These attacks, which may have compromised sensitive data like personal information or financial records, highlight
TCL Electronics Unveils Innovative Product Line-Up for Middle East and Africa
TCL Electronics, the world's second-largest TV brand and leading 98-inch TV manufacturer, recently showcased its latest range of products at an exclusive launch event in Istanbul, Turkey. Tailored specifically for the Middle East and Africa markets, the event highlighted TCL's ongoing commitment to technological innovation and superior consumer experiences. A significant feature of the event
Adapting, upskilling, and working to your human strengths in an AI-driven world of work
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now firmly in the mainstream as workplaces and jobs begin to undergo a transformation that is both daunting and exhilarating. According to the Future of Work Report 2024, over 95% of global business leaders agree that AI will profoundly influence how companies deliver services. Joshua Mills, Talent Manager at Dariel Software, says
ALX Wins Prestigious EDTECH Awards at Africa Tech Week
ALX, a leading career accelerator and tech training provider, scooped the prestigious EdTech Award at this year’s Africa Tech Week Awards ceremony held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. The award highlights ALX’s groundbreaking contribution to tech education, its scalable impact, and its commitment to transforming the African continent's technological landscape. Now in