Women in Gaming: Sportingbet's Siddiqa Samsoodien on defying discrimination while smiling

Clarion Gaming continues to advance the role of women in the industry across the region and internationally with vital insights from some of the industry’s key female figures

As part of South Africa’s Women’s Month, Clarion Gaming continues to advance the role of women in the industry across the region and internationally with vital insights from some of the industry’s key female figures ahead of this year’s ICE Africa, which takes place on 24 and 25 October at…

Three’s a Crowd: Understaffing, Underinvestment and Human Errors put ICS Security in Key Verticals at Risk

Monitoring and timely responses to incidents on industrial networks should become key IT security priorities, along with educating and arming staff on how to minimise the risks to their business

According to Kaspersky Lab’s  (www.Kaspersky.co.za) State of Industrial Cybersecurity 2018’ survey, industrial and energy enterprises, as well as transport and logistics companies, have different opinions regarding the negative effects of cyberattacks on their industrial networks. But, when it comes to the issues affecting their ability to keep networks secure there…

South Africa: Big Walk and National Recreation Day Online Registration Opens

2018 marks the Centenary celebrations of ‘Tata’ Nelson Mandela birthday under a theme: “Be The Legacy, Celebrating the birth of a world icon and a life of service”. This year also marks the Centenary year celebrations of Mama Albertina Sisulu – the doyen of South Africa’s struggle for freedom and…

Facebook support's the next generation of creative talent at The Loeries Awards 2018

Facebook partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross to provide a creative brief on helping to tackle the cholera crisis on the continent

For the third year running, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is sponsoring the annual Facebook Challenge as part of the Student Category at The Loerie Awards 2018 - Africa and the Middle East’s premier award that recognises, rewards, inspires and fosters creative excellence in the advertising and brand communication industry. During Loeries Creative…

Oradian and ANMFIN launch new cloud-based microfinance solution in Nigeria

The partnership will enable ANMFIN to promote access to financial services for Nigerian clients on a larger scale by using ANMFIN Cloud Express

As part of their shared mission to boost financial inclusion throughout Nigeria, Oradian (https://Oradian.com) and the Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (ANMFIN) (www.ANMFINigeria.org/) have launched a strategic partnership. Princess Adesola Ogunleye, the President of ANMFIN, commented on the partnership saying, "We are extremely pleased to partner with…

Temenos and AUC Venture Lab team up to accelerate fintech innovation in Egypt

Temenos to support participants of AUC Venture Lab FinTech Accelerator

The Venture lab at The American University in Cairo (AUC Venture Lab) (http://Schools.AUCEgypt.edu/business/aucvlab/), the leading university-based startup accelerator in Africa and the MENA region, and Temenos (SIX: TEMN) (www.Temenos.com), the banking software company, have announced their intention to collaborate and strengthen the fintech ecosystem in Cairo. Temenos will support financial…

Netrepreneurs: The Rise of Africa's Digital Lion; 8 August 2018 – 13:00-17:30; Linder Auditorium; Johannesburg, South Africa

Across Africa, eCommerce platforms flanked by payments, logistics, tourism and big data partners are starting to lift national economies. During "Netrepreneurs: The Rise of Africa's Digital Lions", an event jointly organized by Alibaba Business School, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Jack Ma Foundation, thought…

Freshworks Secures $100 Million Investment Led by Accel and Sequoia

With new CFO in place, company raises largest round of funding to date to fuel growth, geographic expansion

Freshworks (www.Freshworks.com), a global leader in customer engagement software, announced today it has secured $100 million in financing and has hired former AppDynamics Vice President of Finance & Treasury Suresh Seshadri as its chief financial officer. The latest round of funding is co-led by Accel and Sequoia, with participation from…

Text of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Address at Parliament of Uganda on 25 July, 2018 during his State Visit to Uganda

Text of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Address at Parliament of Uganda on 25 July, 2018 during his State Visit to Uganda: Your Excellency President Yoweri Museveni,  Your Excellency Vice President  Right Honourable Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament,  Honourable Ministers,  Honourable Members of the Parliament,   Excellencies,   Brothers and…

MDXi joins Data Centre leaders and Uptime Institute to discuss Africa’s digital transformation

MDXi is building a Data Centre ecosystem across West Africa with investments in its Tier III Lekki Data Centre in Lagos and upcoming investments in in Sagamu - Ogun State, Accra – Ghana, Abidjan - Cote D’Ivoire and Dakar - Senegal

West Africa’s leading data centre company, MDXi (www.MDX-I.com) has reiterated the importance of edge data centres to enable African consumers enjoy improved online experiences with much reduced latency, while significantly reducing transit costs. The company’s General Manager responsible for its West African expansion, Gbenga Adegbiji quotes an ACG Research (a Telecoms…