4IR

MTN revels at status as Africa’s top brand

Brand Finance granted South African-headquartered MTN a brand value of $3.6 billion (R68.2 billion) and a sustainability perceptions value of $309 000 (R5.7 billion).
Mthulisi Sibanda
1:50
May 27, 2024

MTN projects $12bn digital infrastructure spend in 6 years

MTN Group chair Mcebisi Jonas says digitisation and 4IR are transforming Africa's prospects, necessitating the need for reliable digital infrastructure.
1:50
Feb 20, 2024

4Sight’s growing partner programme key to Africa-wide coverage

The tech group added another 100 partners during the current reporting period and now reaches 55 countries.
3:40
Jul 10, 2023

4IR, CSIR, WEF, ADBK, UNDP: The acronym edition

These acronyms represent just some of the organisations and technologies surrounding the development of connective tissue in Africa, says Rebatho Madiba, Business Development Digital Platform Solutions at BCX.
2:00
Jun 1, 2023

Centi, Centbee to drive remittance flows from Switzerland to Africa

The two companies are deploying blockchain technology to make cross-border money transfers more streamlined, cost-effective and inclusive.
1:50
May 26, 2023

Centbee, nChain to drive BSV blockchain

The alliance will supplement Centbee’s technical team with nChain’s specialist software development team, who are experts in the BSV blockchain and other services.
5:30
Apr 20, 2023

Why do you need to be data-centric?

Take the strain off your infrastructure, your costs and your stress levels, says Gert Duvenhage, COO of Paratus Group.
2:50
Apr 14, 2023

4Sight enthusiastic about African growth prospects

The tech group's channel partner division continued to experience strong revenue growth, reaching nearly 800 partners across its African markets.
4:00

African states remain tech colonies, says 4IR commissioner

A large number of technological-intensive services in Africa are still outsourced from international countries, says Rendani Mamphiswana, commissioner on 4IR.
4:50
Aug 13, 2020

Industrialisation or imperialism?

Business and technology strategist Vusa Nyathi outlines three 4IR policy considerations that can change the face of Africa.
4:00
Oct 15, 2019

Streamlined site-approval policy crucial to fast-tracking 4IR

5G places higher capacity demands on networks says David Chen, vice-president of Huawei Southern Africa.
3:20
Sep 25, 2019

Why service innovation, 4G LTE is crucial to Africa's 4IR ambitions

Huawei executive offers insight following SADC Ministerial ICT Forum.