Professor HB Klopper, academic head at Belgium Campus iTversity. As we strive to meet global climate targets, such as the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must do more than adopt available technologies at our disposal. We must also ensure we equip our youth to shape, lead and own the…
For decades, firewood has powered the boilers used to dry tea in our factories. PHOTO/UGC. By CHEGE KIRUNDI As chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), I have had the privilege of overseeing Kenya’s tea industry, one of the country’s most vital economic pillars and a global brand synonymous with quality. Yet, as stewards…
MoData helps clients digitise manual processes. (Image: MoData) South Africa is poised for a digital currency shift, and technology innovator MoData states that it is positioned to play a key role in underpinning the next generation of money. As South Africa accelerates its digital currency ambitions, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is laying the…
Michael McCollough, senior VP of worldwide partners and alliances at Mimecast. Cyber security firm Mimecast has named Michael McCollough as its senior VP of worldwide partners and alliances. In a statement, Mimecast said the hire was crucial as the company continues to expand its global partner ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on managed service providers…
Southern Africa’s venture capital sector closed off 2024 with R13.35 billion in active investments across 1 325 deals. For the third consecutive year, ICT-focused start-ups continued to attract the lion’s share of venture capital (VC), accounting for nearly two-thirds of total investment. This, as data shows Southern Africa’s VC sector closed off 2024 with R13.35…
In a groundbreaking achievement for digital trust and identity management, South African-based Impression Signatures has officially been accredited as a certified authority (CA) – one of fewer than 100 globally, and the only known local company, with the ability to issue advanced electronic signatures (AES) independently. This milestone places the company among a rare group…
Under the bright lights and the self-inflicted weight of expectation at the Berkane Stadium on a demanding Monday night in Group C of the TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024, Ghanaian midfielder Chantelle Louise Boye-Hlorkah stood tallest as the Woman of the Match in a must-win tie against Tanzania. The 29-year-old midfielder maintained composure from start to finish,…
South Africa finished the day one on 418 for 9 against sloppy Zimbabwe South Africa 418 for 9 (Pretorius 153, Bosch 100*, Brevis 51, Chivanga 4-82) vs Zimbabwe How much luck is too much? Long before 19-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius became the youngest ever to score 150 in men’s Test cricket, he had been given four…
A ship at Mombasa Port. PHOTO/FILE By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade, is grappling with a looming crisis: an acute shortage of skilled seafarers. This challenge presents Africa with a unique opportunity to redefine its role in the global maritime workforce. However, the road to leadership demands a deliberate…
