Bamba Lo, co-founder and CEO of PAPS Interview with Bamba LoCO-FOUNDER AND CEO, PAPS Lives in: Dakar, Senegal Bamba Lo founded logistics company PAPS after observing that while businesses in Dakar could successfully sell products, inadequate delivery infrastructure meant those goods frequently failed to reach buyers. To solve this local delivery gap, he started the…
Postbank seeks a panel of mobile network operators to provide mobile data network connectivity services (Image source: 123RF) Activity on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal is beginning to pick up again, with proactive municipalities preparing for new budgets that come into play in July. It’s not all about grass root levels this week, however, as government…
The LinkXpert M3. Troubleshooting copper, fibre and WiFi ethernet networks often requires multiple, expensive tools, making the process both challenging and inefficient. The LinkXpert M3 was designed to address these issues by providing a versatile solution for cable and network troubleshooting across copper, fibre and WiFi environments. This device combines numerous features into a single,…
Absa has officially added Shell to its loyalty network, significantly expanding the footprint where customers can optimize their fuel spending. Under this new partnership, Absa Rewards members filling up at participating Shell service stations across South Africa can earn up to 30% cashback while simultaneously “double-dipping” into Shell’s native V+ loyalty ecosystem to claim an…
To date, 960 CCTV cameras have been installed in strategic areas across Gauteng. (Image source: 123RF) The Gauteng Provincial Government is at odds with the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the functionality of the R124 million closed circuit television (CCTV) camera network installed across the province. The CCTV cameras form part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s…
Telkom has confirmed that the severe weather that battered the Cape provinces this week disrupted parts of its network, with the impact falling primarily on internet services rather than voice calls. In a statement, Telkom said the operator had experienced service disruptions affecting parts of the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape due to the…
Lulapay has partnered with leading cloud distributor Cloud on Demand to introduce integrated cash flow flexibility for ICT resellers and managed service providers across South Africa. Lulapay is a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering powered by Lula. Through the partnership, qualifying Cloud on Demand partners will now have access to structured 30-day payment flexibility, helping them better…
Amazon has announced a strategic merger with satellite communications provider Globalstar Inc. to strengthen its Leo satellite network, a direct competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink. While Globalstar may not be a household name, it is a critical infrastructure player best known for powering Apple’s emergency satellite SOS features on compatible iPhones and Apple Watches. Read: Cape…
Gail Holt, Managing Director, Hardware Distribution. For ICT resellers and network operators, choosing the right distribution partner is one of the most important strategic decisions they can make. The right distributor doesn’t just move products – it delivers technical knowledge, reliable support, trusted relationships and consistent availability in an industry defined by rapid change and…
Gail Holt, Managing Director, Hardware Distribution. For ICT resellers and network operators, choosing the right distribution partner is one of the most important strategic decisions they can make. The right distributor doesn’t just move products – it delivers technical knowledge, reliable support, trusted relationships and consistent availability in an industry defined by rapid change and…
