The Ararkis Sandstorm, a rare edition electric Hypercar with South African roots, blew through an online cloud of controversy last week when the internet erupted over the ‘tailpipes’ found on the car’s rear end.
Why Narrowing the Distance to your Organisation’s Desired Data Maturity starts with your People
Lee Wearne, Data Strategist at Insight Consulting explains why narrowing the distance to your organisation’s desired data maturity starts with your people.
Disrupting the Adtech landscape: South African scale-up leads the revolution
Transitioning from a disruptor in the real estate sector to a global pioneer in data-powered Adtech across industries, Flow’s solutions aim to solve the fragmentation of industries including financial services, retail, e-commerce, MLMs, and more and have evolved into three distinct pillars: Flow Connect, Flow Enterprise, and Flow Data. These pillars showcase Flow’s evolution as a leading “data-powered” Adtech provider that boosts reach and revenue for businesses. With over 5000 successful campaigns and reaching over one billion impressions on retargeted adverts to date, Flow is making waves in the industry. Their new website, launched this February, reflects their commitment to seamless navigation, crystal clear communication, and faster loading times to enhance campaign delivery.
The synergy of business and IT will be key to harnessing Africa’s full potential
Upuli De Abrew, Director at Insight Consulting explains why the synergy of business and IT will be key to harnessing Africa’s full potential.
I’m Handing Over My Keys – Not My Supporters’ Card
Pieter Twine, GM at MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet, will be retiring on 29 February. On his parting, he has put together an opinion piece about the impact of the MySchool program since its inception in 1997 (including having raised over R1 billion for more than 8,500 schools and NGO beneficiaries in South Africa).
France number one destination for SA travellers wanting snow holidays
Club Med Southern Africa have just released their South African Ski Report for the 2023/2024 season. The report was compiled following a comprehensive survey capturing insights to discern key trends in South Africa’s snow holiday preferences, expectations, and booking profiles.
12 African Startups draw full house as Techstars hosts Demo Day in Lagos
The event which was held at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, drew a full house of investors, mentors, senior operators, and ecosystem leaders in African tech highlighting the bullish and positive outlook that stakeholders have for the innovation, talent and opportunities abound in the African market.
When is sharing oversharing on social media?
Social media trends such as the recent ‘’get to know me’’ trend on Instagram and TikTok may seem harmless but cybersecurity experts warn that giving away too much personal information makes it easier for hackers to compromise your accounts.
In the race to digital wallets, don’t forget cash
Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into a seamless continuum for the customer. Extending the digital solution to a cash-based customer requires a “phygital” approach, writes Juan Seco, Chief Growth Officer at Mukuru.
Tech First Gulf and Invicti Security Join Forces to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Africa
Tech First Gulf (TFG), a prominent value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, proudly announces a ground-breaking distribution partnership with Invicti Security, a global leader in web application and API security testing.