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Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies group, ihas formed a strategic partnership with The London Internet Exchange (LINX) to explore growth and opportunities in current and new markets across the continent Africa. Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres, highlighted their Pan-African Interconnection partnership to explore opportunities continent-wide. The goal is to add value to local network communities, LINX membership and data centre facilities across Africa. According to recent research by Accenture into the ICT ecosystem, it was revealed that Africa is on the brink of a tech explosion. The consulting firm says certain countries are on a particularly…

If you are unemployed, under 30, have access to a laptop and data, and have a Grade-12 Certificate… listen up! This is for you: You can prepare yourself for the workplace of the future with a number of scholarships in 4IR Skills and make yourself highly sought after in the job market with a Nationally Accredited Qualification. A career in the Tech sector is not beyond your reach and all are invited to apply to the Sisekelo Tech Scholarship Programme (STSP), designed to help address the Tech Skills Gap among South African youth. Primarily targeted at young unemployed individuals as…

According to the latest KASI411 taxi commuter data from March 2023, an exciting new collaboration that harnesses the valuable insights acquired through the Sebenza online platform, combined with the convenience of their free taxi Wi-Fi hotspots. Food is the biggest monthly expense for most of South Africa’s taxi commuters, but despite high levels of unemployment, many are still able to make ends meet, either through a side hustle, a SASSA grant, or through family support. These are some of the recent insights from the latest KASI411 taxi commuter data (March 2023), an innovative partnership between market research agency, Red Fox…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly transforming the business landscape, with profound implications for leaders and their interpersonal skills. According to Jacqui van Rooijen, Leadership expert and Transformation Coach at YCagel, leaders will need to adapt their management approach to leverage the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with AI-powered team management. “There is no denying the transformative impact of AI on our world, and it’s poised to reshape leadership practices,” says Jacqui as she delves into the potential pitfalls and advantages it offers in managing and leading teams. Changing Interpersonal Dynamics AI technology reshapes the traditional interpersonal dynamics between…

SoluGrowth, leading South African business process solutions company with DAC Systems as specialist ERP implementation partner, has recently implemented the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Business Central) platform at the Food & Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA). The initial phase of the project implemented General Ledger, Budgeting, Journal Entry Process, Cash Management, Asset Management, Creditors/Debtors Management, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Purchasing Management, and Projects functionality as well as Reports. This enabled FoodBev SETA to enjoy a new more robust set of business management tools from the outset. Subsequent to that, the project and technical teams of…

Huawei Digital Power this week launched its new commercial and industrial products designed to ensure business continuity for small businesses and households adversely impacted by intensifying load shedding, as well as rapidly rising fuel and electricity prices. Among the products launched is the Huawei Power-S seamless solar hybrid power and backup solution. The solution is suitable for commercial and industrial scenarios providing high-quality hybrid power supply. It can be used for farms, malls, hotels, restaurants, banks, offices, campuses, and factories, which have energy needs 30-100KW range. Power-S can support multiple energy sources including photovoltaic, diesel generators, and Grid. As a…

The current tech product landscape is as exciting as ever, we see many innovative designs, cutting-edge features, and astronomical improvements in how they enhance the life of consumers. The HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has announced and launched a series of new technologically advanced flagship products. From revolutionary smartphones, laptops, to trendy wearables and more – consumers and tech enthusiasts alike, are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the latest and greatest products to help them get things done. Here’s a breakdown of the innovative and smart products:   The HUAWEI P60 Pro: Exquisite art and technology In the ever-evolving…

A white paper released by Huawei and IDC has underlined how significant communication technologies will be in building the sustainable, carbon neutral energy grids of the future. The white paper, titled “On Electric Power Communication All-Optical Network, Accelerating Digital Transformation of Electric Power”, was released locally at the Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Electric Power Summit, which formed part of Enlit Africa 2023, one of Africa’s largest energy and utility conferences. It underlines how the power communication network is the basis for automatic power grid dispatching, market-oriented network operations, and modernised management. Such a network, it says, is an important means to…

Bespoke software engineering firm, Dariel Software, has announced the launch of its Cape Town office together with the appointment of Craig Mitchelmore as Regional Manager as the company expands its reach to the Western Cape. The decision to expand comes off the back of Dariel’s own impressive growth trajectory and an evolving client base in the region where demand for its cutting-edge technology and solutions is rapidly increasing. Dariel will establish closer ties with customers in the Western Cape while being better positioned to introduce its services to a portfolio of clients beyond the financial services sector more prevalent in…

Bayobab today announced strategic pan-African connectivity partnership with Microsoft. This partnership will see Bayobab provide access to large-scale infrastructure services to build capacity to further Microsoft’s cloud initiatives, accelerating digital transformation across organisations and broader communities. This partnership comes at a critical point in Africa’s digital growth trajectory with an internet-based economy on the rise. Sub-Saharan Africa will be home to more than 1 billion people, with 50% under the age of 25 years, forecasts World Bank. A continent with the youngest population and a growing appetite for digital connectivity to access entertainment, financial and commercial needs provide enormous potential.…