The real cost of a cashless economy

The real cost of a cashless economy

Remember the time when cash notes and clunky coins filled your wallet? Today, your wallet’s bill compartment and coin pockets are probably much emptier, while its card slots are overflowing with bank and retailer cards. You might even be a consumer with no cards in your wallet, preferring contactless payments with your smartphone. The transition…

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The real edge in enterprise computing lies in strategic partnerships

The real edge in enterprise computing lies in strategic partnerships

The way businesses compute, connect and protect their environment is evolving. Traditional infrastructure silos are giving way to distributed networks, where cloud, edge and embedded systems must work in harmony. Across Africa, organisations are under pressure to modernise operations, secure sprawling infrastructure and harness greater value from their data. But the biggest obstacle isn’t technology…

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Africa: Our Oceans Are in Trouble – How to Move Beyond the Outrage and Start Taking Real Action

Africa: Our Oceans Are in Trouble – How to Move Beyond the Outrage and Start Taking Real Action

Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world’s fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed. Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems including estuaries and mangroves, which are vital nurseries for many fish species. Pollution is another threat, killing animals and damaging habitats….

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