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WEBMDXi to rebrand as Equinix, new era for West Africa’s data centre firm. MDXi announced the plans yesterday, saying it will move its social media communications to Equinix on October 21, 2024, to streamline communication and deliver a' seamless user experience'. Phathisani Moyo.
How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of SDGs
WEB1 day ago · While much remains to be done globally in accelerating progress against the SDGs, Africa, as a continent rich with potential; is starting to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) that will help it achieve the SDGs. To bolster these fledgling efforts, two things are needed: collaboration between stakeholders, and ...
The future of cyber security in Africa
WEB1 day ago · Africa’s high cyber risk profile. With African countries at various stages of implementing digital transformation initiatives, the continent has become a fertile hunting ground for increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. With the number of internet users in Africa expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2029, cyber security has never been more ...
African e-commerce: Trends and opportunities for 2024 - ITWeb …
WEBJul 15, 2024 · This article explores the key trends shaping African e-commerce and the opportunities they offer for 2024. Summary: The African e-commerce market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. With a projected 438 million mobile broadband users by 2030, the continent presents significant ...
Francophone Africa moves to embrace Google Workspace
WEB8 hours ago · After a slow start some years ago, French-speaking countries across Africa are accelerating their adoption of Google Workspace to secure and modernise mission-critical business processes. This is according to Achille Kombat, co-founder of US-based wEquipu – a Digicloud Africa Google partner for Africa. Kombat says: …
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WEBFive essential cyber security actions to take if you operate in Africa. For African companies, the Malabo Convention presents challenges and opportunities, according to Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix. Kevin Wotshela.
Connectivity in South Africa: the numbers you need to know
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index ranks countries’ connectivity according to their infrastructure, affordability, consumer readiness, and content and services. Although the index categorises South Africa as a ‘transitioner’ country, our score of 60.1 out of 100 on the index makes us a mobile connectivity leader in Africa.
Africa’s most innovative countries look to boost 570-million …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · The World Intellectual Property Organisation's (WIPO’s) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 has named Botswana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa as some of Africa's most innovative countries. The GII2022 report tracks the current state of global innovation and identifies areas where innovation is essential to drive the creation of ideas, businesses, and solutions that address challenges faced ...
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WEBKenya to set up a $815m public health-tech system. Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the three partners on the project would invest around $815 million over ten years to develop, operate, and support the health tech system. Nixon Kanali. 2:00. Kenya.
Why fixed wireless access can bridge Africa’s digital divide
WEBAfrica , 04 Aug 2021. Bridging the digital divide needs a holistic approach that encompasses various considerations from right technology to an enabling environment. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is identified as a strong proposition to narrow the digital gap. That was the message from a panel session at the recent 6th Sub-Sahara Spectrum ...