Milken-Motsepe prize green energy winners announced
Aftrak, an initiative based out of Malawi and the UK, was awarded the $1 million grand prize for its solar microgrid and custom-designed tractors.
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Cassava Tech’s ADC unveils channel partner programme
The data centre company says that the programme prioritises mutual growth for itself and its partners.
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SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats
SoftTalk has enabled users to turn off and on their profiles from the SoftTalk directory if they prefer to remain anonymous in the course of a public search.
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Cisco redefines security for data centres, clouds with Hypershield
The company says Cisco Hypershield allows customers to put security wherever they need to - in the cloud, in the data center, on a factory floor, or a hospital imaging room.
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Kenya accelerates fibre rollout target
The government says it has revised the traditional practice of laying cables on the ground in favour of using existing infrastructure from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to connect citizens.
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Industry opposes Uganda’s electronic taxing system
The Uganda Revenue Authority says using electronic financial devices and e-invoicing on corporate transaction systems will help with tax collection.
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Broadband connections in Nigeria are increasing gradually
The Nigerian Communication Commission says the country's broadband internet connections climbed by 1.3 percent month over month in February to 93.4 million.
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Goodwell backs OmniRetail to boost informal retail
Impact investor Goodwell, in collaboration with long-term partner Alitheia Capital, invested through its uMunthu II fund, initiating OmniRetail's Series A fundraising round.
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SEACOM launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients
Satellite technology is gaining traction on the African continent, with telecom companies and authorities agreeing to use it to advance the continent's economic goals.
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Canal+ raises its stake in MultiChoice as it seeks overall control
The JSE-listed MultiChoice informed shareholders today that the French media firm's stake has now increased to 40%.
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Kagiso Trust bemoans lacking skills for ineffective tech use in local govt
The trust has identified that the skills gap, workplace culture and leadership buy-in are holding back South Africa’s municipal governments.
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MultiChoice extends Patel’s tenure as chair to conclude Canal+ deal
Imtiaz Patel was due to step down as chair of Multichoice yesterday, but has agreed to stay on for the time being.