The evolution of ETL
Open, accessible data marketplaces allow faster decision-making, as data volumes explode and organisations require access to real-time data.
Open, accessible data marketplaces allow faster decision-making, as data volumes explode and organisations require access to real-time data.
Sub-Saharan Africa is a global leader in the development of mobile financial services. Out of every ten mobile transactions worldwide, seven occur in Africa. The rapid spread of fintech, in which the Central Bank of Kenya played a key role, gave rise to the rapid development of the economic development and innovation. How It All…
Addis Ababa — The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country’s democratic and electoral evolution. The Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) and IGAD Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia’s 2026 election gave a joint press briefing and presented their…
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Following years of industry speculation, Google has officially pulled back the curtain on a new laptop initiative dubbed Googlebooks. While ChromeOS was famously pioneered over fifteen years ago on the premise of a browser-centric world, Google is positioning this new category as a platform built specifically for a “Gemini-first” era. This transition marks a fundamental…
Following a prototype showcase, BMW has fully revealed the all-new i3 electric vehicle. Departing significantly from the quirky 2013 hatchback, the new i3 is a sophisticated, sporty sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform. It aligns with the “Vision Neue Klasse” concept, offering a sleek alternative to the gas-powered 3 Series while ditching the controversial…
Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has reiterated that stronger collaboration among industry players will be critical to shaping the future of Africa’s payments landscape. The firm in a statement noted that the event convened issuer banks, fintech collaborators, merchants and other critical ecosystem stakeholders for strategic engagement, meaningful industry dialogue, and deeper ecosystem…
Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET. The evolution of ransomware means that in 2026, African organisations can expect more targeted phishing attacks, the rise of endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers and AI-powered ransomware. This is according to cyber security firm ESET’s H2 2025 Threat Report, based on telemetry from threat data sourced in…
BBC’s Joe Tidy will unpack the surge of teenage-led cyber crime in his ITWeb Security Summit keynote. The motivations and targets of teenage hackers have evolved over the past 10 to 15 years, from an almost philanthropic nature to a greater focus on personal wealth and status. That’s according to Joe Tidy, cyber correspondent at…
Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a…