Bob Lafite, Managing Executive Core Infrastructure at BCX examines the importance of long-term investment into South Africa’s connectivity ecosystem A reliable and capable connectivity ecosystem within South Africa has the potential to transform business efficiency, citizen service delivery, and drive the economy. As the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) highlights – connectivity is the backbone […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ‘’I run my own startup. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expanding”, or ‘’I was employed by a good company only three months after I finished school and I’m enjoying my job.’’ These are the kinds of success stories young […]
Read MoreIn today’s digital age, securing your financial transactions and personal information is more important than ever. According to the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of “Fraud loss via Internet Banking increased by 325% between 2022 and 2023, with Mobile, Web and POS being the most exploited channels by fraudsters in the country.” At […]
Read MoreIf you need an additional source of income, you should look no further than Nigeria’s thriving digital banking industry. You’ll find the best business opportunity there, with PalmPay being the most rewarding fintech to bank with. With over 30 million users and 1.1 million businesses, including 600,000 merchants and 500,000 agents as part of its […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Telco operators throughout Africa continue to face several challenges around SIM card registration in the wake of new regulations and shifting consumer habits. In 2022, millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers were barred from making calls following a government directive to disconnect their SIM cards. Telco operators were instructed to disconnect the subscribers […]
Read MoreBy Mayokun Ogungbola Beyond what we see on a screen, representation shapes how users connect with products and determines whether they feel included, respected, or overlooked. Product design centres on creating user-focused, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products. However, design is fundamentally about people. Successful products reflect humanity’s diversity. Representation in design is crucial for building […]
Read MoreIn Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and […]
Read MoreBoxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with a conundrum: “think outside […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE In recent years, countries in the eastern and north-eastern African region have launched several exciting initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital technologies. Digital transformation in East Africa Powered by the immense success of the telco sector, countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC are making strides toward becoming active, […]
Read MoreWith the advent of autonomous vehicles and electrification, the automotive industry is undergoing a groundbreaking shift towards sustainability and efficiency. As such, transport companies like Scania must leverage the use of digital transformation to improve its core processes and create business opportunities as well as build disruptive solutions to meet the pace of change across […]
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