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Kaspersky Enhances Partner Program for MSSPs, Focuses on Partner Success
Kaspersky is significantly expanding its Partner Program to better support Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners, reinforcing the company's dedication to a partner-first approach. These changes are designed to ensure Kaspersky’s ecosystem is fully aligned with the evolving business models and needs of its partners. In 2024, Kaspersky restructured its Partner Program, introducing four distinct
Westcon-Comstor Enhances Microsoft Advanced Support Services for Southern Africa Partners
Westcon-Comstor has unveiled significant upgrades to its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio, designed to empower its Southern Africa partners. These enhancements introduce a suite of new assessments aimed at delivering actionable insights, optimising customer environments, and reinforcing partners’ roles as trusted technology advisors. As the only distributor offering 24/7 advanced technical support for Microsoft Azure
TikTok Unveils STEM Feed to Inspire and Educate Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok has launched its STEM Feed, a new feature aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content on the platform. Partnering with Common Sense Networks (CSN) and Poynter, TikTok curates high-quality STEM videos designed to enhance users' educational experiences. The STEM Feed makes discovering enriching, informative content across the platform easier, allowing users to
ASUS Unveils the ExpertBook B5 Series: A Game-Changer for AI-Driven Productivity and Security
ASUS has launched its latest innovation, the ExpertBook B5 laptop series, a sleek and powerful device that combines cutting-edge AI capabilities with top-tier performance for modern professionals. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with Intel vPro® and Intel Arc™ graphics, the ExpertBook B5 delivers exceptional performance while enhancing productivity with AI-powered
South Africa Public Investment Corporation Eyes Private Credit as a Key Growth Area in Africa
South Africa's largest asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), is focusing on private credit as a promising growth opportunity in Africa, looking to expand its investments beyond its home market. With a mandate to manage government pension funds worth approximately R3 trillion, the PIC has deployed around R8 billion in investments across the continent
Cell C's Outsourced Network Model Drives Global Recognition for Enhanced Network Quality
Cell C's strategic shift to outsource its radio access network (RAN) is delivering impressive results, positioning the South African mobile operator as a standout performer in global mobile network quality. South Africa's fourth-largest mobile operator, by subscriber count, has garnered international attention for its significant improvement in network performance over the past year. According to
Interview – Insight Consulting Founder – Upuli de Abrew
View our High quality Interview video HERE Transcript: Greg Stewart (00:01.442) Welcome to another BusinessTech Africa interview. And today I'm joined by the lovely Upuli de Abrew. Upuli is one of the founding partners at Insight Consulting and has a history, a long history in technology and technology development. And today is a co-partner. in
Google Ads Introduces AI-Powered Creative Tools to Enhance Campaign Performance
Google Ads has rolled out a suite of innovative creative tools powered by artificial intelligence, designed to help advertisers create engaging lifestyle imagery and improve campaign effectiveness. These new features aim to elevate audience engagement across a range of campaign types, including Performance Max, Demand Gen, Display, and Apps campaigns. The latest update enables advertisers
BUI Launches Cutting-Edge Cyber Security Operations Centre in Nairobi
BUI, a renowned global technology consultancy and managed services provider specializing in cloud, security, and networking solutions for mid-market and enterprise businesses, has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art Cyber Security Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Nairobi, Kenya. A Cyber SOC is a centralized hub designed to monitor, detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in real-time.
SPAR Navigates Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges and Store Closures
SPAR, the second-largest retailer in South Africa, is continuing its recovery from several years of strategic missteps, although its sales remain under pressure. According to a trading update released on Thursday, 27 February 2025, the retailer has seen the closure of 13 stores in the 18-week period leading up to 31 January 2025, as it
Lenovo Reports Strong Q3 FY 2024/25 Performance with Record Revenue and Profit Growth
Lenovo Group Limited and its subsidiaries announced robust results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024/25, showcasing notable increases in revenue and net income. The company reported a 20% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching US$18.8 billion, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Additionally, net income surged over 100%, rising to US$693 million,
Breaking News today – Friday 28 February 2025
Business & Tech News Durban Port Efficiency Upgrades: In a new development aimed at improving container handling at South Africa’s major import goods port, in the Durban Container Terminals (DCT) area, that has seen the acquisition of a variety of new container moving equipment that includes 20 straddle carriers and nine rubber-tyred gantries. The equipment
Botswana Finalises Landmark Diamond Sales Agreement with De Beers
On Tuesday, the Botswana government secured a landmark diamond sales deal with De Beers, marking a significant achievement for the country’s economy after seven years of intensive negotiations. This new agreement strengthens the government's stake in diamond sales through Debswana, the joint venture with De Beers, which is a subsidiary of Anglo American. This move
Amazon Unveils Major Overhaul of Alexa with Generative AI Integration
Amazon has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Alexa voice assistant, marking its first major overhaul since the service was introduced over a decade ago. The new version, embedded with generative artificial intelligence (AI), represents a key milestone for the company, which has invested billions into Alexa since its 2014 debut. The introduction of Alexa+,
GiriToday: A New E-Commerce Platform Bringing Authentic African Products to the World
For many Africans living in the diaspora, accessing authentic African products—whether it’s traditional fabrics, spices, clothing, or art—has long been a struggle. Options often involve overpriced local stores, resellers on global platforms like Etsy with steep markups, or relying on travellers from the continent to bring goods back. But what if it were possible to
US Discontinues Power Africa Initiative, Ends Over a Decade of Efforts to Expand Electricity in Africa
The US government has officially dismantled the Power Africa initiative, a program designed to expand electricity access across Africa, after over a decade of work, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Wednesday. The move marks the conclusion of a major effort launched by former President Barack Obama in 2013 to provide electricity to
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Optimistic About Company’s Future Amid DeepSeek Concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remains confident in the company’s future, dismissing concerns that DeepSeek’s R1 model will impact sales, a point he reiterated during the latest earnings call on Wednesday. Speculation surrounding DeepSeek’s R1 model, which was rumored to require fewer chips to train, led to a significant drop in Nvidia’s stock price last month.
Announcing the Verto Global Business Awards
If you are an early-stage startup business and ready to take on the world, then you should take a look at the newly launched, Global Business Awards program, sponsored by Verto, the global fintech leader in cross-border payments and banking solutions. The competition will be kicking off as of 1st March 2025. “The world today
Harmony Trading Statement Update Shows Good Growth in HEPS
In a trading update released today (27 Feb), for the half year ending 31 Dec 2024, Harmony has announced that the results are set to differ by at least 20% from the financial results for the comparable six months ended 31 December 2023 ("the previous comparable period" or "H1FY24"). This is a significant increase and
Breaking News today – Thursday 27 February 2025
Business & Tech News Mali Mine Deal Confirmed: Ambrosia Investment Holding, a UAE investment fund, has bought a 50 percent stake in the Sadiola mine in the African state of Mali from Canadian-listed mining group, Allied Gold. Ambrosia Investment Holding, a newly formed investment fund chaired by Ahmed Amer Al Amry, has agreed to a