TechBusiness – Africa Guardian

Vodacom Business Launches Cybersecurity Report to Strengthen Organisational Defenses

December 13, 2024

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Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian A new Vodacom Business Cybersecurity Report reveals that 80% of South African businesses have faced cyberattacks in the past year, yet only 32% prioritize cybersecurity training for employees. The findings, unveiled at Vodacom World in Midrand on November 27, underscore the escalating cybersecurity challenges as businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation. The report, commissioned in…

Starlink Satellites: Elon Musk’s Expanding Influence in Africa

December 7, 2024

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Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is rapidly reshaping Africa’s telecommunications landscape by offering faster connectivity and reaching underserved rural areas. While it plays a positive role in providing vital services like telemedicine and digital education, its limited local involvement, regulatory hurdles, and business practices raise concerns. In less than two years, Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite…

Marrakech to Host 3rd Africa Business Forum: Spotlight on AI-Driven Growth

November 17, 2024

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By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Marrakech is set to host the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024 on November 16-17, providing a platform for collaboration among Africa, Qatar, and global partners. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will preside over the event, with Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, representing Qatar….

Africa Tech Festival: Cutting-Edge Technology Takes Center Stage in Cape Town

November 13, 2024

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By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Africa Tech Festival 2024 is in full swing at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre (CTICC), showcasing a vibrant range of exhibitions that are captivating attendees. Running from November 12 to 14, the festival’s 27th edition gathers top telecom executives, innovative entrepreneurs, and key policymakers to explore how technology is reshaping industries across…

Prosper Africa and Partners Unveil Digital Platform to Enhance African Drug Supply Chains

November 13, 2024

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By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) has announced a pilot programme in Africa aimed at improving visibility across the continent’s drug supply chains via a digital platform. This new initiative, named Pulse, was introduced at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Pulse…

IFC and Airtel Africa Collaborate to Expand High-Speed Mobile Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa

September 21, 2024

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By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended new financing to three of Airtel Africa plc’s subsidiaries, aiming to enhance high-speed mobile connectivity for over 37 million users across sub-Saharan Africa. The $200 million loan from IFC will be used to expand and modernize Airtel Africa’s network infrastructure, with a significant focus on improving…

Flapmax Partners Intel: Driving AI Innovation in Africa

August 1, 2023

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Flapmax, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Intel, a global technology leader. The main objective of this alliance is to drive AI innovation and foster economic empowerment in Africa. Empowering Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets Through their collaborative efforts, they intend to provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in…

Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa

July 30, 2023

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By bird story agency Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to the roads. Nigeria, with substantial natural gas reserves, has approved the widespread use of vehicles powered by compressed…

Global aircraft leasing market to hit $317.5b by 2030

May 22, 2023

ALC in Nigeria targets 50 airplanes in seven years The global aircraft leasing market size is projected to hit $317.5 billion in the next seven years from its value of $172.9 billion. Last year, the aircraft leasing market stood at $167.5 billion. Experts familiar with the trend said the increasing demand for low-cost airlines is a significant factor driving…

Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Studios Game Camp to Africa

May 8, 2023

Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has confirmed that its Xbox Studios Game Camp will be hosted in Africa, The two-day conference which started in 2014 in Sweden before it was later shaped into a global program seeks to recognize and celebrate all game creators across more than 50 diverse countries and regions. The conference will run from…

Embracing Tech Innovation While Prioritizing Cybersecurity In A Post-Pandemic Digital Era

May 2, 2023

The rapid development of digital technology since the turn of the century has fundamentally changed the way business and society operates and interacts. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic not only drove acute systemic changes in consumer and business behaviors, it also presented a boon for the uptake of digital transformation across the globe, skyrocketing the rate of adoption…

Sony launches unit to undertake disruptive research in sensing, AI and digital virtual spaces

April 6, 2023

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Sony Group Corporation has announced the establishment of Sony Research Inc., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation with the mission to “pioneer the future of creation.” As communicated at the R&D Strategy Briefing in December 2022, Sony Research will undertake research and development of unprecedented disruptive technologies that aims to empower creators around the world to…

Huawei calls for a ‘non-stop’ digital future for Africa’s banking industry

March 28, 2023

Huawei today announced its ‘Non Stop Banking’ initiative. Unveiled at the Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit for Africa 2023, the initiative calls for hand-in-hand collaboration between the ICT and banking industries and facilitate a digital future of ‘non-stop’ services, ‘non-stop’ development, and ‘non-stop’ innovation. In a keynote speech announcing the initiative, Leo Chen, president of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Region spoke…

Elon Musk’s tech firm eyes Kenya entry by June

January 14, 2023

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Elon Musk’s satellite Internet firm Starlink announced it will launch in Kenya in the second quarter of this year, posing competition to other players in the industry including Safaricom and Zuku. The billionaire technology entrepreneur’s company announced it is “pending service coverage or regulatory approval”. Kenyans, however, can order and deposit an amount of Ksh12,260 ($99) which is fully…

Visa to Invest $1 Billion in Africa After Opening New Offices

December 14, 2022

Visa Inc. will invest $1 billion in its business across Africa as the technology giant seeks to push adoption of digital payments across the continent. Visa Inc. will invest $1 billion in its business across Africa as the technology giant seeks to push adoption of digital payments across the continent. The investment will be spread over five years, Chief…

Launch of Spotify Talks Africa looks to help drive the continent’s music industry

November 14, 2022

The African music industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years due to a variety of factors, including collaborations with local and international artists, music streaming, and social media. However, only a select number of artists are enjoying this success, and many talented creators are still struggling to break through. This is why Spotify has…

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September 27, 2022

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Youngsters in the townships are drawn to the promise of quick riches with cryptocurrencies, but risk losses and becoming victims of scams. John first heard of cryptocurrency three years ago, when the teenager came across slick YouTube videos and Facebook posts of other South Africans claiming to have become wealthy overnight with bitcoin. Inspired, the then 14-year-old downloaded a trading app,…

Elon Musk’s Starlink gets green light in Nigeria, Mozambique and Philippines

May 30, 2022

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite Internet division of his rocket company SpaceX, has received the green light in the Philippines, Nigeria and Mozambique. Starlink satellite In a statement on Friday, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it has approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. as a value-added service (VAS) provider, reports CNN Philippines. “Starlink’s…

Africa’s leading electric vehicle, green tech giant gets first female CEO

May 26, 2022

One of Africa’s leader in electric vehicles and green technology – Agilitee has appointed the first female as Chief Executive Officer. Bonisile Roberts whose appointment takes effect from May 23, takes over from Dr Mandla Lamba who is the founder. He resigned from his post to remain as the Chairman of the Board. This, sure, is good news for…