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Vodacom Partners with Vuma Reach to Deliver High-Speed Connectivity
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains alarmingly high, with rates of 59.7% among those aged 15-24 and 40.7% for those aged 25-34, according to Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey. To help address youth unemployment and bridge the digital divide, Vodacom has joined forces with Vuma Reach to introduce fast, reliable prepaid fibre connectivity and job
Checkpoint Software – 2024 Cyber Security Report
Cyber Attacks in Africa are significantly on the increase according to Check Point Technologies latest Cyber Security 2024 Report. The major impact is being felt in the Government and Military sectors in South Africa, Kenya and Morocco while the Financial Institutions in Nigeria are the main target. Nigerian and Kenyan educational organisations are also at
HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate’s New Green Edition and Golf Course Mode Redefine Outdoor Excellence
Driving home its leadership and innovation in smart wearables, HUAWEI has introduced new Advanced Golf Features and an enhanced Expedition mode for its HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, along with an all-new Green edition. Since its launch last year, the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate has set a new standard for innovation and versatility, appealing to fearless adventurers. It
MTN unveils even more wins for South Africa with its Black Friday Super Sale deals
Capping off 30 years of MTN celebrations, MTN has unveiled even more wins for South Africans with an array of offers for both new and existing customers this coming Black Friday. From 15 November to 6 December, MTN’s Black Friday Super Sale offers exclusive savings across a wide range of products, including Mobile Internet, MTN
Kaspersky reports almost 4,000 GNSS satellite receivers remain vulnerable in 2024
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team analysed global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) equipment which is used across various industries around the world. At the recent Security Analyst Summit, it was announced that almost 4,000 GNSS satellite receivers were vulnerable to attacks on the Internet in 2024, putting organisations and users at risk. This can be mitigated by
5 Common Misconceptions: The Truth Behind Impact Sourcing
Impact sourcing is gaining recognition as a powerful model that merges social impact with operational efficiency. Yet, it remains clouded by misconceptions that limit its potential and undervalue its transformative impact. Here, Lizelle Strydom dismantles some of the most pervasive myths surrounding impact sourcing and showcase how it can redefine talent acquisition, community empowerment, and
South African Households – Showing Signs of Economic Recovery
After several years of punishing interest rates and high inflation, driven predominantly by higher fuel and energy prices, a recently released Pulse Study by Trans Union shows that there is increased confidence in South African household finances, despite ongoing concerns about inflation and access to credit While the majority of the 1000 people polled in
Breaking News today – Thursday 21 November 2024
Business & Tech News Canadian Neuralink Trial Approved: The break-through “Brain-Chip” developed by Elon Musk's Neuralink, announced yesterday (20 Nov) that it had received approval to launch its first clinical trial in Canada. The Neuralink device was developed to provide paralysed individuals the ability to use digital devices and to communicate simply by thinking. The
Check Point Software Technologies Appoints New Regional Director for Africa:
Lorna Hardie Appointed to Lead Check Point Technology's Growth Across Africa Johannesburg, South Africa – November 20, 2024 – NASDAQ Listed, Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading cyber security platform provider, today formally announced the appointment of Lorna Hardie as Regional Director for Africa. In this role, Hardie will be responsible for
South African Consumer Inflation Hits Four Year low
October CPI Hits New Low Statistics South Africa released its latest consumer Inflation figures today (20 Nov) for the month of October, and indicated that South Africa's consumer price inflation (CPI), eased further in October to the lowest level in more than four years. The CPI figure of 2,8% was a further reduction of 100
OASIS 1 Battery energy storage systems projects all achieve Financial Close
The three Oasis 1 battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects, led by EDF group in collaboration with Mulilo, Pele Green Energy and Gibb Crede, reached financial close in November 2024. Awarded in the first round of South Africa’s Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), the projects are expected to be commissioned within
Levers to Unlock Africa’s Potential
Business Tech Africa talks to Andy Jury, Group CEO, Mukuru about how inclusion in financial products is a precursor to growing development in Africa Most economic analysts will tell you about the great untapped potential on the African continent, and it is equally abundantly clear that there are large underserved populations in Africa yet to
Breaking News today – Wednesday 20 November 2024
Business & Tech News Turkey Targets African Investments: Turkey aims to step up its bilateral trade with the African continent to $50 billion, nearly 10 times the 2003 figure of $5.4 billion, the country’s vice president announced on Tuesday. The trade volume between Türkiye and 54 African countries has grown to $37 billion from 2003
Uber Eats – Merchant Awards Announced
Johannesburg 19 November 2024 Uber Eats held its annual Merchant Awards at a swanky function at the Roof Restaurant this morning, where the top merchants were recognised for their customer service levels, their volume of orders and their delivery success metrics. Business Tech Africa took the opportunity to chat to Uber Eats’ Western Cape regional
Keeping Cool This Summer with TCL’s Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips
With summer around the corner and temperatures on the rise, TCL, a global leader in air conditioning and consumer electronics, offers essential tips to help homeowners keep their air conditioners running smoothly throughout the season. As South Africa prepares for warmer days, taking time for a few simple maintenance steps can ensure that TCL’s advanced
Breaking News today – Tuesday 19 November 2024
Business & Tech News Resolute Resolution for Release: Australian mining company, Resolute Mining, who had its senior managers detained 10-days ago, by the Junta run government, has said it will pay Mali's military government $160m (£126m) to settle an apparent tax dispute. Reports stated that Terry Holohan, CEO of resolute had been travelling in the
Ecentric wins Fintech Innovation Award
18 November 2024, Cape Town – Leading omnichannel payments provider Ecentric and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their ground-breaking, industry-led Wealth on Wheels (WOW) initiative that aims to revolutionise South Africa's minibus taxi industry. Launched at this year’s Southern African National Transport Conference (SATC)
MTN MoMo and EcoCash team up to offer effortless direct cash transfers between SA and Zimbabwe
For thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa, being able to share the cash fruits of their labour with loved ones at home is now easier than ever, thanks to the recently forged partnership between MTN MoMo and EcoCash, Zimbabwe's largest mobile money service. The partnership, which brings together the strength of MTN
WSP in Africa revolutionises digital engineering with Project Raptor
WSP, a leading global multidisciplinary professional firm, says its Team Project Raptor, which forms part of the Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) division, has completed groundbreaking work for South 32, a globally diversified mining and metals company. The project focused on a comprehensive upgrade of its manganese rail infrastructure in the Northern Cape and encompassed everything
African Tech Innovation of the Year Award 2024: Winners Announced
The winners of the Inaugural Tech Innovation of the Year awards, have just been released. With a focus on Tech Innovation and the promotion of the amazing innovations that the African continent is producing, Business Tech Africa has been enormously grateful to the companies that have shared their stories and their development journeys with us