Author: Percival Soko

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive shift in digital behavior, accelerating the development and adoption of online applications across nearly every industry. From healthcare to entertainment, education to gaming, online platforms were forced to evolve rapidly to meet the changing demands of users who were suddenly confined to their homes. As the world slowly moved toward a new normal, the habits formed during lockdown didn’t fade away—they evolved. Today, post-pandemic apps are more efficient, interconnected, and user-centered than ever before. Telehealth and Remote Medical Services One of the most significant transformations occurred in the healthcare industry. Telehealth platforms, once seen…

The dredging industry continues to evolve with modern technologies reshaping how sediment is managed, rivers are restored, and coastal infrastructure is protected. From advanced slurry pumps to adaptable dredge units, innovation is addressing challenges like environmental sustainability, precision excavation, and system reliability. As demand grows across sectors such as mining, construction, and marine maintenance, Pump & Dredge manufacturing is pushing boundaries through smarter equipment and integrated systems. In this article, we explore key technological developments in the dredging sector—starting with Pump and Dredge Africa, followed by notable contributions from five other manufacturers operating in the region and beyond. Pump and…

Enterprise growth today is not about brute-force expansion. It is about precision—the ability to align resources with real-time market signals and operationalize strategy quickly. Revenue operations, once a back-office reporting function, is now becoming the strategic foundation of go-to-market design. Few leaders have shaped this shift more directly than Roshin Unnikrishnan. As Senior Director of Growth and Revenue Operations at Cisco and a member at Operators Guild, Roshin has helped reimagine the RevOps model at scale. With over a decade of experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, he has led a transition from isolated insights to systems-based intelligence. His…

The empty seats are filling again. The energy is back in the stands. After several shaky seasons, sports venues are buzzing. Live games have returned to form – and fans are responding. The sound of the crowd, and chants echoing through arenas have brought a renewed sense of unity and excitement. There’s also a clear spike in matchday engagement across digital platforms. Fans are checking scores, and following events in real-time via services like https://www.1xbet.gm/en, which brings full match coverage and engagement tools right to the user’s fingertips. Why Fans Are Coming Back Faster Than Expected Fan turnout hasn’t just…

This article explores how payment gateways contribute to high-volume transaction success by enabling integration flexibility, enhancing security, increasing transaction success rates, and supporting scalability. What Is a Payment Gateway? A payment gateway is a digital intermediary that authorises and processes online payments. It securely transmits sensitive payment data between the customer, the merchant, and the relevant financial institution, confirming whether a transaction should be approved or declined. This process must be executed at scale with minimal latency and near-perfect uptime in high-volume contexts, such as flash sales, subscription services, or betting platforms. Even minor disruptions can result in significant financial…

Once confined to smoky casinos and local betting shops, wagering has undergone a digital revolution. Today, it’s as easy as opening an app or logging onto a website. This shift has given birth to what we now call iGaming—a broad, fast-evolving world of online betting that spans from sports wagers to slot machines and everything in between. In this article, we’ll break down what iGaming truly means, how it came to life, and why it’s growing faster than ever. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or an industry insider, this guide will help you understand the pulse of a digital phenomenon…

Bitcoin isn’t just for HODLing anymore. With BTCFi (Bitcoin DeFi), Bitcoin holders can access decentralized finance on Bitcoin, either on Layer 1 directly or through Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions.  Thanks to the growth of Bitcoin-native DeFi, you can now earn yield, borrow against your Bitcoin, or provide liquidity, all while staying in the Bitcoin ecosystem.  Read on to discover three ways to put your bitcoin to work and start earning yield in BTCFi. TL;DR BTCFi enables Bitcoin holders to deploy their BTC to earn a yield in the DeFi markets. Stacking STX earns native BTC by “locking up” STX to…

Beyond the stadium, South Africa’s passion and connection to sports reach millions of nationals via basketball, soccer, cricket, tennis, horse racing, and many other sports. Betting wasn’t always this big in South Africa, but in recent times, this activity has taken an intriguing turn.  South Africa’s growing trend in sports betting and other forms of online gambling represents a vast and complex opportunity that reflects the broader economic and social trends of South African society. But why is this interest in sports betting growing exponentially? Let’s take a look:  What is Behind the Growing Trend of Betting in South Africa?…

Local passion is powering international success — and Ethiopian entrepreneurs are taking notes. Across Africa, small businesses are no longer staying small. From handmade textiles to organic coffee and mobile fintech, startups and family-run ventures are pushing past borders and stepping into global trade. In Ethiopia, especially, there’s a rising energy around entrepreneurship, and more importantly, exporting what’s made here with pride. Betting Big on Growth This spirit of forward-thinking business isn’t just in trade — it’s also changing how people engage with opportunity. Platforms like new betting sites in Ethiopia are tapping into this shift, offering services tailored to…

South Africa’s private security sector deploys more boots on the ground than the national police and military combined. That impressive footprint is only as good as the data links that knit it together, such as LTE push-to-talk calls, body-cam streams, patrol-car telemetry, and alarm-panel keep-alives. One timeout at the wrong moment can endanger staff, clients, and corporate reputation in equal measure. Data: The Invisible Asset on Every Patrol Every eight-hour shift generates megabytes of mission-critical information: GPS breadcrumbs from vehicle trackers, encrypted video clips whenever a guard triggers a body-cam, biometric clock-ins, smart-fence alerts, and incident photos from mobile apps.…