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SUNGROW Announces Principal Sponsorship of Powerelec Kenya 2024
Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, proudly announces its role as the Principal Sponsor of Powerelec Kenya 2024. This partnership underscores Sungrow's commitment to advancing Kenya's renewable energy landscape and supporting its burgeoning power sector. Powerelec Kenya 2024, scheduled from 13-15 November 2024 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi,
Ai -To Connect or not to connect – That Is the Question?
The first study of its kind, on linking AI use impact on quality of life and lifestyles, has indicated that: 1. AI use and uptake is increasing rapid, particularly on mobile devices and 2. That Ai has an impact on quality of life, was conducted by the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths in the
AI’s Rapid Growth Poses Real Risks
Users of AI tools are projected to reach 729.11 million by 2030, a 132% jump from an estimated 314.38 million users in 2024 and a 529% surge from 2020, data as indicated by data supplied by Statista. With users of AI tools set to grow extensively through this decade, to almost three quarters of a
Breaking News In Africa Today – 16 July 2024
Somali Car bomb: A car bomb has exploded outside a cafe in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, killing at least nine and injuring 20 others according to reports. The al-Qaeda-linked armed group, al-shabab, has claimed responsibility for the senseless attack on civilians. Kenya – Suspected Serial Killer Confesses: The Kenyan Police have reported that a 33-year old
TCL Large Screen Television Series enhancing Home Entertainment
Johannesburg, South Africa – July 15, 2024, There is a good reason that TCL Electronics leads the world in sales of Ultra-large XL TV’s. They have taken the development of home entertainment to a new level and there is not a single solitary feature or Tech advance that has achieved this, it is multiple layers
MTN SA’s ‘tech library on wheels’ reaches more than 4700 children in 11 schools during ‘30 Days of Y’ello Care’
MTN SA’s ‘Y’ello Care Bus’ has returned to base after celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary by reaching out to more than 4700 of South Africa’s children and ending 2024’s extended 30-day ‘Y’ello Care’ staff-driven initiative to help bridge the digital divide by taking education to rural schools where resources such as libraries and tech teaching resources
AI is fuelling data democratisation – what companies need to know
Data democratisation emerged as a key data trend for 2024. With many companies incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the data lifecycle and the use of it starting to grow exponentially, there is potential to combine these two components and transform how companies view and access their data. MJ Scholtz, Data Engineer at PBT Group, takes a closer
Cybersecurity is an organisational responsibility given the threats posed by AI
While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, are now important tools in industries ranging from travel and insurance to media and finance. However, as AI's capabilities improve, so does the danger it poses to cyber security, increasing incidents and attacks. According
PressOne Africa Sponsors Lagos Startup Week 2024
PressOne Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, has announced its sponsorship of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024. The annual event taking place in July 2024, is a key gathering for entrepreneurs across Africa, fostering innovation and collaboration. Mayowa Okegbenle, CEO of PressOne Africa, expressed his excitement about the company’s involvement
Synapses Collapse Exposes Risks in the Fintech Industry
The bankruptcy and subsequent collapse of BaaS fintech company Synapse has highlighted the vulnerabilities in the interconnected fintech ecosystem when a significant player falters. Synapse provided a platform enabling other fintech companies to integrate banking services into their products. Examples include a payroll software provider using Synapse for instant payment features and other firms offering
Alphabet in Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly in discussions to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential transaction could reach up to $23 billion, which would mark Alphabet’s largest acquisition to date. However, an agreement has not yet been finalized, and discussions could still fall through, the source cautioned.
Zambia Telecom Industry Struggles Amidst Power Blackouts
Zambia’s telecommunications industry is grappling with severe challenges due to prolonged power blackouts. The Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has expressed concerns about the detrimental impact these outages are having on the sector’s ability to provide quality services to customers. MTN Zambia, Airtel Zambia, and Zamtel, which together form the GSMAZ, have
Mining Sector Sees Surge in Solar Power Adoption
In recent years, South African mining companies have significantly increased their solar installations. Over 200 MW of solar power has been registered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). Data from the Outlier indicates that between May 2019 and 2024, 16 mining companies registered 242 MW of private electricity generation with Nersa, with
Entrepreneurial Success Factors:
Too often aspiring business leaders, and entrepreneurs would appear to be driven by all the wrong reasons. Many are driven by motivations, such as, status, gaining power, wealth or living up to other people’s expectations, when in fact a focus on satisfying their personal interests, passions and desires is likely to lead to more success
Breaking News In Africa Today – 15 July 2024
Rwandan Presidential Elections Today: Although strictly speaking the voting commenced yesterday, at Rwandan Embassies, for Rwandan citizens outside the country, today marks the official Presidential election day. The three candidates include the current President, Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana. Kagame is standing for is fourth term in office and he has effectively been
Natural Diamond Sales Decline as Consumers Turn to Affordable and Eco-Friendly Alternatives
The natural diamond market is experiencing significant pressure as consumers increasingly opt for more affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives. This shift is evident in the latest sales figures from the De Beers Group, which announced a drop in the value of rough diamond sales for the fifth sales cycle of 2024. Sales fell to $315
Defence AI Startup Helsing Raises €450 Million to Expand in Europe
The defence AI startup, Helsing has successfully raised €450 million (R876 billion) in a Series C financing round led by General Catalyst. This funding will support the company's expansion in European nations bordering Russia. The announcement coincided with NATO's annual summit in Washington, D.C., where the Russian invasion of Ukraine was a key topic. As
WhatsApp Business Updates Per-Conversation Rates
WhatsApp Business is adjusting its per-conversation rates for businesses, modifying charges for different types of messages within a 24-hour interaction thread between sellers and users. Effective from August 4, the rates for utility messages will be reduced, while the rates for marketing messages will increase starting from the 4th of October. Meta, the parent company
Axxess Introduces New Uncapped Home Fixed-5G Service Starting at R495 per Month
Axxess has unveiled its new uncapped Home fixed-5G service, with prices beginning at R495 per month. This new offering operates on Vodacom’s network and includes a promotion where customers can purchase a 5G router for R1,499, significantly reduced from its regular price of R4,499. “Experience true 5G technology delivering speeds of up to 500Mbps, perfect
Egypt Inflation Rate Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month
Egypt's urban inflation rate has fallen again, for the fourth consecutive month in June, decreasing to 27.5% from 28.1% in May, according to data released by the country's statistics agency on Wednesday. The downward trend started in September 2023, when inflation peaked at 38% following the government's adoption of an inflation targeting model and a