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Connectivity without constraints: MikroTik LTE Solutions for SA’s hard-to-reach networks at a fraction of the cost

eriinfo.com4 days ago011 mins

Rolling out fibre to remote locations can take months. South Africa’s connectivity landscape is defined by contrasts. In metropolitan areas, fibre continues to expand and high-speed wireless networks are increasingly common. Yet across rural towns, remote industrial sites, farms, logistics routes and underserved peri-urban communities, reliable broadband remains inconsistent or entirely unavailable. For many organisations,…

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Africa: Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa $3.6 Billion and Threaten Nearly One Million Livelihoods

eriinfo.com6 days ago07 mins

United Nations — A new assessment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa USD 3.6 billion, push 985,000 people into poverty, and put 300,000 jobs at risk. The new analysis shows that the damage extends well beyond just those infected, disproportionately harming vulnerable populations and creating trade…

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Africa: The Cost of a Missed Dengue Case

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago017 mins

The geographical reach of arboviral diseases is rapidly growing. Climate pressures, urbanisation, overstretched health systems, lack of reliable point of care diagnostics and gaps in surveillance and reporting are seeing diseases like dengue emerging in new countries. In Africa and Latin America, dengue is becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. And as health budgets…

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Africa: ‘The True Cost of Peace’ – UN Honours Fallen Peacekeepers As Dangers Mount

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

The United Nations paused on Friday to pay tribute to the more than 4,500 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past 78 years. The commemoration of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers came hours after another blue helmet serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) died from…

Africa: Cost of Middle East War Harshly Impacting Children in Africa, Globally – UN Agency

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

Geneva — The war launched in the Middle East by the United States is nearly 100 days old, and the fallout extends far beyond the region, with the cost of vaccines impacting children across Africa and globally, says the United Nations. “The disruption to global humanitarian supply chains is impacting children across the globe, with…

The hidden cost of social media age bans is everyone’s privacy

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

Australia’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 16 has attracted global attention. Supporters argue that the measure is a necessary response to growing concerns about cyberbullying, harmful content, compulsive usage patterns and deteriorating adolescent mental health. Similar proposals are now being discussed in Europe and elsewhere. South Africa’s communications minister, Solly Malatsi…

The Up&Up Group on the hidden cost of AI

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Jason Harrison, chief operating officer of The Up&Up Group Companies large and small are pouring capital into AI projects, chasing the promise of efficiency, speed and scale. But as Jason Harrison, chief operating officer of The Up&Up Group, argues in this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+, the upfront price tag tells only a fraction of the…

The Real Cost of AI for SMEs: Why ROI Matters More Than Hype

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

The AI cost for SMEs is rising rapidly, but for many South African businesses, the real challenge is not adoption—it’s achieving a clear return on investment. With nearly 60% of African businesses prepared to commit over $50 million to AI initiatives in 2026 according to the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment appetite is clearly rising….

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Africa: Clean Energy, Digital Technologies Are Coming At a Human Cost, UN Report Warns

eriinfo.com2 months ago012 mins

Srinagar, India — A newly released United Nations report has raised urgent concerns that the world’s push toward clean energy and digital technologies is driving a hidden crisis in some of the planet’s most vulnerable regions, where mining for critical minerals is depleting water supplies, damaging health, and deepening inequality. The report, Critical Minerals, Water…

Warehouse software delays cost Clicks R175m

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Clicks’ retail trading was further affected by aggressive competitor discounting during the festive season. (Image source: Clicks) Pharmacy retail giant Clicks’ retail revenue has been negatively impacted by delays in implementing a warehouse management system at the company’s distribution centre in Cape Town. This emerged yesterday when Clicks published its interim financial results for the…