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Social Media Adoption Helps SMBs Power Africa’s Economic Growth, via Study

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Sourced from MSU Today /* custom css */ .tdi_4_55b.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_55b.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } A study conducted by Genesis Analytics in eight African countries – Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, the DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius, and Kenya – reveals that social media platforms help accelerate economic growth and opportunity across the continent. The African continent is heavily reliant on its small and medium-sized enterprises and businesses (SMEs & SMBs), which are the backbone of the economy. As many countries across the continent have embarked on their digital transformation, the research shows that digital platforms can play a key role in the continent’s development. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_0f0.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_0...

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COVID-19 Delta Variant May Soon Cause “Catastrophic” Wave of Infections in Kenya

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Sourced from Times Live. /* custom css */ .tdi_4_3c5.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_3c5.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant that is currently causing a massive third wave of infections in South Africa may cause the fourth wave of infections in Kenya over the next two months. This is according to Kenya’s Health Ministry. First identified in India and the cause of significant desolation in the Asian country, COVID-19 Delta is dominant in the West of Kenya, where it was initially detected in the country. In response, Kenya’s government has imposed restrictions on movement in the region in attempts to stem Delta from spreading nationwide. Kenya had 183,603 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 3,621 deaths as of June 29, according to the Health ...

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Does the Pandemic’s Impact in East Africa Demand Accelerated Digital Transformation?

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Image sourced from US News. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe socio-economic impact in East Africa. While the region has escaped the worst of the health impact – infection and mortality rates are comparatively low next to those of Europe – the impact on businesses, communities and households has been devastating. With the exception of Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, countries in the region experienced negative real GDP growth in 2020, although all countries (with the exception of Sudan) are forecast to record positive growth this year. Traditional foreign exchange revenue sectors such as international tourism have all but disappeared. Data from the UN indicate that tourism numbers declined by 91% in Kenya: in August 2019, the country received 162,000 tourist visitors. By August 2020, th...

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Facebook Increases Transparency for Political Ads in South Africa and Zambia

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Image sourced from Reuters. /* custom css */ .tdi_4_a28.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_a28.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Starting June 29 2021, Facebook will launch enforcement on ads about elections or politics in Zambia and South Africa. As a result, anyone running ads about political figures, political parties, the election or “Get out the vote” campaigns must go through the ad authorization process by verifying their identity with a government-issued photo ID, confirming their location in those countries and advertisers are required to provide more information about the person or organization responsible for the ad to place “Paid for by” disclaimers on these ads. This includes any person creating, modifying, publishing, or pausing ads that reference ads about electio...

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Microsoft & SAtion Partner to Bring Digital Skills to 50,000 Unemployed, Disadvantaged South Africans

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Image sourced from NS Energy. /* custom css */ .tdi_4_b63.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_b63.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } After the announcement this month of record-high unemployment figures in South Africa which paint a grim picture for the country’s youth, SAtion announces a new partnership with Microsoft to enhance South Africans’ employability in the digital age. The partnership’s online platform — the SAtion Digital Skills Hub — will invest in the country’s socio-economic progress by providing free access to Microsoft Office 365 suite technology to young South Africans from 8-24 years, free digital literacy resources, and Microsoft Cloud Society resources. Launched on 14 June, SAtion draws together stakeholders in the private and public sectors — including governm...

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Why You Should Use a RAID to Securely Store Video Surveillance Data

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Image sourced from SourceSecurity.com A RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive – or Independent – Disks) is a specialized hardware configuration that offers a tremendous amount of versatility in its usage. Generally used for data storage and, more specifically, to achieve data redundancy, it’s useful in applications that require a large amount of data – such as surveillance. While full-scale surveillance systems were once reserved for large businesses and enterprises, their affordability, as well as the affordability of modern hard drives, now makes them a viable option for home use, too. But a digital home surveillance system requires a lot of data storage space as well as routine management and maintenance of that data – and that’s exactly where RAID comes in. RAID Configurations for Surve...

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FNB Adds New Smart ID Collection Points in KwaZulu-Natal

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Sourced from Htxt.Africa /* custom css */ .tdi_4_d94.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_d94.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } FNB in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has added the FNB Cornubia branch in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to the list of branches where customers can collect their Smart ID cards and passports. The bank’s customers in the province can now apply via the Department of Home Affairs’ online booking system and are be able to collect their Smart IDs and Passports at FNB’s Cornubia branch. “We are thrilled to add yet another branch outside of Gauteng to expand our reach,” says Chief Executive of FNB Points of Presence, Lee-Anne van Zyl. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_534.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_534.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0...

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Digital Transformation Crucial for the Future of Mining in South Africa

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Mining has played a crucial role in South Africa’s economy for the best part of two centuries. And while it may not play as big a role as it once did, it still contributed R400-billion to GDP in 2020 and employed more than 450 000 people. But if the sector is to remain competitive at a global level, it has to evolve particularly when it comes to embracing digital transformation. Digital Transformation in Mining Presents Unique Challenges While South Africa’s unique circumstances should be taken into account, especially when it comes to factors such as the orebody depth and labour intensity of the country’s mining operations, that doesn’t mean that mining companies should shy away from digital transformation. The application of digital technologies, both in their current form and in future ...

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Jiji Nigeria Acquires Cars45 in Bid to Expand Beyond Classifieds Business

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Image sourced from AppsAfrica. /* custom css */ .tdi_4_1bd.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_1bd.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Jiji, a leading classified marketplace operator based in Nigeria, has acquired one of the country’s leading automotive trade platforms in Cars45. Co-founder of Jiji, Vladimir Mnogoletniy, told TechCrunch that the acquisition is a means for the company to expand beyond its classifieds business. He also explained that vehicle listings are the second most popular category on Jiji’s marketplace, behind only real estate. The platform’s total listing is worth over $10 billion, with real estate ($7 billion) and vehicles ($3 billion) making up the bulk of it. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_64d.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_64d.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0...

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Vodacom Reveals More Details About VodaPay – its “All-Encompassing” Super App

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Image sourced from SABC News. /* custom css */ .tdi_4_b3c.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_b3c.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Vodacom has announced the next phase of development for its e-commerce super app, VodaPay. The app is scheduled for release in South Africa with reports claiming a date closer to the end of the year. The telecom giant also revealed more details about the app, including insights into its development and its ‘Mini Programs’ feature. An All-Encompassing Solution /* custom css */ .tdi_3_a4d.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_a4d.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Developed by Vodacom Financial Services in partnership with leading global digital lifestyle services platform Alipay, VodaPay, says the company, is an all-encompassing mobile payments...

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Can I Still Trade Bitcoin in South Africa Despite SARS Clampdown?

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/* custom css */ .tdi_4_78e.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_78e.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } South Africa is one of the countries where the growth, adoption, and use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to move at a fast pace. People are looking for how to buy bitcoin now more than ever. However, a lot of crypto traders are facing pressure from the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) regarding their cryptocurrency investments. This has raised a lot of panic in the South Africa crypto community. Since the main purpose of digital assets is to encourage anonymous P2P transactions anywhere around the globe, they are used by some as a tool to bypass tax. To curtail this, SARS has joined a number of tax bodies around the world in monitoring profits made by crypto tra...