Why financial infrastructure needs to be rebuilt – from the inside out

Why financial infrastructure needs to be rebuilt – from the inside out

Deon Tromp South Africa’s financial services sector is under pressure to modernise – yet few businesses are solving the right problems. While digital banking apps and fintech interfaces have advanced rapidly, the underlying infrastructure often remains fragmented, outdated and over-reliant on rigid integrations. It’s a challenge Omnea knows well – and one the company was…

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Distributors play strategic role in building resilient IT infrastructure

Distributors play strategic role in building resilient IT infrastructure

Rentia Booysen, Director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. The role of technology distributors has shifted from logistics and inventory to becoming strategic enablers in IT resilience, according to Rentia Booysen, director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “Distributors now provide strategy, training, configuration, life cycle support and help ensure resilient infrastructure,” Booysen said. “Resilient IT is critical to…

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Breaking the barriers to youth employment: Digital infrastructure is key

Breaking the barriers to youth employment: Digital infrastructure is key

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis requires a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach that combines digital infrastructure to support education, psychosocial support and fundamental shifts in employer attitudes. Telkom Group chief of corporate affairs, Mpho McNamee “While there are many pressing challenges in South Africa today, the need to invest in our youth remains a very high priority,”…

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Africa: Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship

Africa: Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Angola will host Africa’s biggest Infrastructure Financing Summit from 23-24 October 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola. Following the momentum of previous editions, including the 2023 Dakar Infrastructure Financing Summit, this year’s gathering is part of…

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