Maksym Krippa is a leading Ukrainian entrepreneur known for revolutionizing the country’s tech, gaming, and esports sectors. Through strategic investments in NAVI, GSC Game World, DIM Group, and leadership in the Ukrainian Esports Federation, Krippa is shaping Ukraine’s digital future and global reputation in esports and innovation.
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Braintree simplifies Microsoft ERP implementation for Controlgear Instramac
Braintree enabled Controlgear Instramac to successfully migrate from its legacy ERP to Microsoft Business Central in just one weekend. The project delivered a seamless transition, enhanced user experience, and modernised workflows across the company’s engineering operations.
Egypt’s Digital Issuing Revolution – Apple Tokenisation Drives Interest
Egypt’s digital payments landscape is transforming, driven by Apple Pay tokenisation and a surge in mobile-first financial products. Norman Frankel shares market insights following his visit, highlighting Cairo’s contrast of heritage and innovation and the rapid fintech adoption reshaping banking and consumer behavior.
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Africa’s Music & Arts Industry is a Sleeping Giant—Here’s How It Becomes a Billion-Dollar Powerhouse
Africa’s creative industry holds immense potential to become a billion-dollar powerhouse, driven by Afrobeats, Nollywood, and rising digital demand. In this thought-provoking piece, Sylvester Sede explores how public-private investment, IP reform, artist ownership, and regional collaboration can unlock a $10B+ creative economy and position Africa as a global cultural and economic leader.
73% of South African facility managers plan to stay in the Industry, 46% say tech costs are holding them back
New MRI Software research shows 73% of South African facility managers plan to stay in the industry despite growing challenges. The report highlights urgent calls for smarter tech, AI adoption, and greater investment, as nearly half cite tech costs as the biggest barrier to transformation.
Gogo announces first STC for Direct Current version of Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal
Gogo has secured the first-ever EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a direct current (DC) version of its Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal, now available for Gulfstream G280 aircraft. This milestone enables high-speed Viasat Jet ConneX broadband for globally connected, digitally demanding in-flight experiences.
THE IMPERATIVE FOR EXPANDING PRIVATE TERTIARY EDUCATION
South Africa’s future economic growth hinges on expanding access to quality tertiary education. As public universities face growing pressure, private institutions like MANCOSA are stepping in to bridge the gap. With innovation, flexibility, and a focus on skills for the digital economy, private higher education is vital to unlocking the nation’s potential.
2025 AFRICATECH AWARDS AT VIVATECH: NIGERIA, KENYA & TUNISIA TOP THE LIST FOR THIS 4th EDITION
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards, hosted at VivaTech in Paris, celebrates African innovation with 45 startup finalists across GreenTech, HealthTech, and E-commerce & FinTech. This 4th edition sees Nigeria, Kenya, and Tunisia leading in participation, with half of the finalists being women-led startups. Winners will be announced on June 12, 2025.
The deepfake crisis: The alarm has been sounded
Deepfakes have become a major cybersecurity threat, targeting businesses, governments, and individuals. As detection tools struggle to keep up, experts warn of the urgent need for AI-driven forensics, regulatory action, and heightened digital awareness to combat rising fraud and misinformation.