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Satellite Connectivity in Africa – New Partnership
Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have today announced a strategic partnership it believes will bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. The new service is aiming to connect isolated areas with broadband access, helping to grow digital inclusion in the region. As part of this multi-year
GNU Not Decided on Budget Yet Despite Reports
While there have been reports circulating from the South African Ministry of Finance that the revised government 2025/2026 budget has been finalised by the caucus of the Government of National Unity (GNU), there have been statements made by other members of the GNU that indicate that the budget is not finalised yet. GNU Parners Indicate
The Future of Influencer Marketing in Africa
The creative influencer economy in Africa is estimated to be worth around $3 billion, and is projected to grow to grow to a massive $18 billion in the next five years. Sadly many African creators struggle to access brand partnerships and scale their careers into sustainable businesses. At the same time, brands often lack the
Breaking News today – Tuesday 4 March 2025
Business & Tech News Libyan Oil Exploration to Commence: The Chair of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Libya, Masoud Suleman, yesterday announced that they are preparing to initiate a round of oil exploration bidding. This would be the first such bidding round in over 17-years. Libya is the Second largest oil producing nation in
AI-RAN Solution to Optimize Network Performance
Red Hat, Inc., and SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) today announced the implementation of AI-RAN to optimise power consumption and networking performance using Red Hat OpenShift, a leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. With this collaboration, Red Hat and SoftBank are addressing many of the long-standing RAN implementation challenges that service providers often face, such as
Google to Double Price of Google Drive's 100GB Storage Plan in Nigeria
Google has announced a significant increase in the monthly subscription fee for its 100GB Google Drive storage plan in Nigeria, raising the cost from ₦950 (R11,82) to ₦1,900 (R23,63). This price adjustment will come into effect on March 28, 2025. In a notification sent to its customers, Google informed them: "The price will automatically increase
Veeam and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Drive AI-Powered Data Protection and Recovery Solutions
Veeam® Software has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, highlighted by a strategic equity investment from Microsoft in Veeam. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of advanced AI solutions designed to help organizations protect, recover, and unlock more value from their data. With 77% of the Fortune 500 and 67% of the Global 2000
Kaspersky Enhances Partner Program for MSSPs, Focuses on Partner Success
Kaspersky is significantly expanding its Partner Program to better support Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners, reinforcing the company's dedication to a partner-first approach. These changes are designed to ensure Kaspersky’s ecosystem is fully aligned with the evolving business models and needs of its partners. In 2024, Kaspersky restructured its Partner Program, introducing four distinct
Westcon-Comstor Enhances Microsoft Advanced Support Services for Southern Africa Partners
Westcon-Comstor has unveiled significant upgrades to its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio, designed to empower its Southern Africa partners. These enhancements introduce a suite of new assessments aimed at delivering actionable insights, optimising customer environments, and reinforcing partners’ roles as trusted technology advisors. As the only distributor offering 24/7 advanced technical support for Microsoft Azure
ASUS Unveils the ExpertBook B5 Series: A Game-Changer for AI-Driven Productivity and Security
ASUS has launched its latest innovation, the ExpertBook B5 laptop series, a sleek and powerful device that combines cutting-edge AI capabilities with top-tier performance for modern professionals. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with Intel vPro® and Intel Arc™ graphics, the ExpertBook B5 delivers exceptional performance while enhancing productivity with AI-powered
South Africa Public Investment Corporation Eyes Private Credit as a Key Growth Area in Africa
South Africa's largest asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), is focusing on private credit as a promising growth opportunity in Africa, looking to expand its investments beyond its home market. With a mandate to manage government pension funds worth approximately R3 trillion, the PIC has deployed around R8 billion in investments across the continent
Cell C's Outsourced Network Model Drives Global Recognition for Enhanced Network Quality
Cell C's strategic shift to outsource its radio access network (RAN) is delivering impressive results, positioning the South African mobile operator as a standout performer in global mobile network quality. South Africa's fourth-largest mobile operator, by subscriber count, has garnered international attention for its significant improvement in network performance over the past year. According to
Interview – Insight Consulting Founder – Upuli de Abrew
View our High quality Interview video HERE Transcript: Greg Stewart (00:01.442) Welcome to another BusinessTech Africa interview. And today I'm joined by the lovely Upuli de Abrew. Upuli is one of the founding partners at Insight Consulting and has a history, a long history in technology and technology development. And today is a co-partner. in
Google Ads Introduces AI-Powered Creative Tools to Enhance Campaign Performance
Google Ads has rolled out a suite of innovative creative tools powered by artificial intelligence, designed to help advertisers create engaging lifestyle imagery and improve campaign effectiveness. These new features aim to elevate audience engagement across a range of campaign types, including Performance Max, Demand Gen, Display, and Apps campaigns. The latest update enables advertisers
BUI Launches Cutting-Edge Cyber Security Operations Centre in Nairobi
BUI, a renowned global technology consultancy and managed services provider specializing in cloud, security, and networking solutions for mid-market and enterprise businesses, has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art Cyber Security Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Nairobi, Kenya. A Cyber SOC is a centralized hub designed to monitor, detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in real-time.
SPAR Navigates Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges and Store Closures
SPAR, the second-largest retailer in South Africa, is continuing its recovery from several years of strategic missteps, although its sales remain under pressure. According to a trading update released on Thursday, 27 February 2025, the retailer has seen the closure of 13 stores in the 18-week period leading up to 31 January 2025, as it
Lenovo Reports Strong Q3 FY 2024/25 Performance with Record Revenue and Profit Growth
Lenovo Group Limited and its subsidiaries announced robust results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024/25, showcasing notable increases in revenue and net income. The company reported a 20% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching US$18.8 billion, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Additionally, net income surged over 100%, rising to US$693 million,
Breaking News today – Friday 28 February 2025
Business & Tech News Durban Port Efficiency Upgrades: In a new development aimed at improving container handling at South Africa’s major import goods port, in the Durban Container Terminals (DCT) area, that has seen the acquisition of a variety of new container moving equipment that includes 20 straddle carriers and nine rubber-tyred gantries. The equipment
Botswana Finalises Landmark Diamond Sales Agreement with De Beers
On Tuesday, the Botswana government secured a landmark diamond sales deal with De Beers, marking a significant achievement for the country’s economy after seven years of intensive negotiations. This new agreement strengthens the government's stake in diamond sales through Debswana, the joint venture with De Beers, which is a subsidiary of Anglo American. This move
Amazon Unveils Major Overhaul of Alexa with Generative AI Integration
Amazon has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Alexa voice assistant, marking its first major overhaul since the service was introduced over a decade ago. The new version, embedded with generative artificial intelligence (AI), represents a key milestone for the company, which has invested billions into Alexa since its 2014 debut. The introduction of Alexa+,