The importance of data for today’s business cannot be overstated, and when it comes to cybersecurity, complacency can be your worst enemy. Being vigilant to the threats in the cybercrime landscape, being prepared for an attack, and importantly, having the right IT partner to ensure your solution and strategy will meet your needs, is imperative … Read More “Vigilance and Preparedness – staying ahead in a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape – IT News Africa” »
Seedstars Capital and Swiss philanthropic foundation Fondation Botnar have launched Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures, a $20 million investment mandate targeting early-stage startups in Africa that are focused on improving the wellbeing of people below 30 years in low-and-middle-income countries. The evergreen fund will back pre-seed to Series A startups including those that advance health services, … Read More “Seedstars, Fondation Botnar launch new fund to back African startups focused on youth wellbeing” »
Heatwaves across Asia and beyond have already broken records this year. Heatwaves across Asia and beyond have already broken records this year, while the arrival of the El Nino climate phenomenon will mean even more extreme temperatures. Here AFP looks at how climate change produces extreme heat, how scientists evaluate heatwaves and the risks to … Read More “How climate change fuels extreme heat” »
Last week, GITEX Africa took centre stage in Marrakech, as the UAE’s renowned tech show ventured onto African soil for the first time. GITEX Global, which takes place annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), is the world’s largest tech event and has been boosting the UAE’s influence in the sector since its debut … Read More “Morocco aims for a tech renaissance through GITEX tech show” »
Cyclone Biparjoy made devastating landfall on the Gujarat coast late last week, after the storm had been brewing in the Arabian Sea for over a week. Local people have been dealing with the after-effects. Economic consequences of the cyclone unfurled. Strong winds and heavy rainfall shook and knocked out a small bridge near the Bhavanipar … Read More “View from India: Cyclone hits, yet those affected already back on their feet” »
Life is no longer as we use to know it a decade ago. We are in a tech dispensation and the world is changing so fast, one could lose pace with the per-minute evolution on the global stage. Technology is quickly revolutionalising how we live and behave in so many ways. While we embrace technology … Read More “#VivaTech: Artificial Intelligence won’t take away jobs. Here’s why.” »
Kaspersky is a company dedicated to safeguarding individuals and businesses from online threats. With a wealth of experience in cybersecurity and digital privacy since their establishment in 1997, their primary objective is to develop innovative solutions and services that ensure the security of your information. On June 16, an auspicious day known as Stop Cyberbullying … Read More “Combat Cyberbullying with Kaspersky’s Top 10 tips” »
One out of three tech jobs globally are filled by necessary skilled labor, and according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), this is one of the biggest concerns of global business leaders. Over 50% of the organizations that these leaders manage, in a survey, say they have lost competitive advantage due to talent shortages. The … Read More “An investor, an operator, and their plan to upskill Africa’s workforce” »
In October 1972, at the height of the Bronze Age of technology, Standford Artificial Intelligence Lab hosted the first-ever Esports Tournament. Nigeria hosted the first African Games for Esports in 2020, hosting over 300 players in Lagos. In 2018, esports revenue was $856 million, and according to Statista, its projected market will reach $1,624 million … Read More “Esports in Nigeria; a goldmine of possibilities” »
The icy crust at the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus is seen spewing a plume of icy particles into space. The long hunt for extraterrestrials just got a big boost. Scientists have discovered that phosphorus, a key building block of life, lies in the ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The … Read More “NASA finds key building block for life in a moon of Saturn” »
