Altron shifts entire focus to Africa
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COVID-19: Check Point warns of suspicious Zoom domains
Researchers have seen a spike in 'Zoom' domains registered over the last week.
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SA’s First Technology Digital ups its DevOps game
Company secures Microsoft Gold level status for competency.
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Zambia struggles as e-waste volume escalates
No local e-waste recycling plants available places the country at risk.
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Mobile transactions ‘a key cog’ in Kenya’s economic wheel
Latest statistics from the CA reveal an upsurge in mobile-based transactions, including in the corporate sector.
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Kenya emerges as datacentre powerhouse
Africa Data Centres keeps pace with market developments in Nairobi.
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Uganda: Chinese nationals plead guilty to telecoms crimes
Offences include illegal possession of approximately 2000 SIM cards.
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Yes, COVID-19 will impact China’s trade link with Africa
Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Eastern Europe will see a short-term dip in BRI related activity, according to Economist Corporate Network report.
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#BridgingTheGaps: Use lockdown to fix SA’s broken food system
Three innovation hubs are calling on local innovators to join the #BridgingTheGaps challenge.
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Zambia’s govt urged to fast-track 5G deal
Deloitte, Huawei report affirms technology’s role in helping to curb Coronavirus.
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Data keeps TelOne’s revenue stream flowing
Zimbabwe telco reports marked increase of data and internet service revenue amid Coronavirus.
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‘Banks alone cannot bring about financial inclusion’
Malawi’s ICT Association President emphasises the need for balance between interests of banks and those of Fintech firms.
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COVID-19 forces Africa into tech introspection
Amid the frenzy of fear and lockdown, Africa’s ICT and telecommunications markets have a chance to leapfrog, one analyst suggests.
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