Botswana clamps down on unregistered crypto dealers
Botswana Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has intensified pressure on rogue crypto players, shutting down unregistered entities.
Andrew Maramwidze
input Daily newsletter
1:50
MTN GlobalConnect rekindles BICS alliance
The partnership will reinforces both organisations’ cloud communications, roaming, and IoT ambitions.
2:20
Zimbabwe targets 75% internet penetration by 2025
Zimbabwe's mobile penetration rate is expected to increase to 75.4 % by 2025 from the current 61.3%.
2:30
Paratus Group’s DR Congo fibre highway goes live
The project will enable other operators to offer high-speed fibre connectivity to businesses and consumers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2:40
MTN Group chair Mcebisi Jonas identity mimicked in CSI fraud
Mcebisi Jonas is being impersonated as false representatives reach out to the public requesting funding towards MTN foundation projects.
2:00
Morgan Stanley’s tech accelerator opens 2023 applications
The company’s cash contribution is $250 000 to each company participating in the New York-based programme and £250,000 to each company participating in the London-based program.
4:00
Nigeria commits $618m for digital skills, job creation
I-DICE will support 451 tech start-ups, 226 creative enterprises and 75 enterprise support organisations, and the benefits to Nigeria’s economy are pegged at $6.4 billion.
Editor's choice
Will AI replace software developers?
No says Saša Slankamenac, Architect at Dariel Software, who adds that these concerns crop up with every major new technology that’s released.
How biometrics can fuel inclusive growth in Nigeria’s ICT sector
Nigeria’s ICT sector and overall online activity will continue to grow exponentially says Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii.
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: What AI means for digital security
As AI technology like ChatGPT evolves, so do the strategies and tactics used by cybercriminals. Steve Flynn, Sales and Marketing Director at ESET Southern Africa, says ongoing awareness is crucial in understanding how to manage potential cybersecurity challenges posed by these developing tools.
Companies in the news
list Business Wire
Rimini Street Earns 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award from Energage
Award recognizes Company as an exceptional employer that upholds a rich culture of engagement and high performance.
Quectel Announces CC200A-LB Satellite Module for IoT Industries
Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the CC200A-LB satellite module for IoT industries, which utilizes satellite IoT connectivity provided by ORBCOMM, a leading global provider of IoT communications and solutions.
Driving Digital Payment in Africa: Zemen Bank and Netcetera Join Forces
Zemen Bank, a commercial bank based in Addis Ababa, wanted to offer easy online payments to its customers without compromising on security.
Quectel Certification Services offering speeds up time to market and takes away certification cost and complexities for IoT devices
To further help customers, Quectel Certification Services offers a pre-scan service in its own labs so certification compliance can be assessed before applying to certification authorities, thereby saving time on non-compliant certification applications.
Laserfiche Announces 2023 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Award Winners
The winners of the Laserfiche Run Smarter Awards will be celebrated during the 2023 Laserfiche Empower conference events.
Quorum Software Announces Cloud-Optimized, Next-Generation Planning Space for Integrated Corporate Planning, Economics, and Reserves
New Planning Space accelerates business planning workflows with connected data for greater efficiency, transparency, and risk management.
Innovation in Resistance Management: VECTRONTM T500, a New Vector Control Product, is Prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO)
VECTRON T500 is a new IRS product containing TENEBENAL, the world’s first meta-diamide active ingredient (IRAC Group 30) developed by Mitsui Chemicals Agro which has a different mode of action from existing vector control products.