Cape Town will host an important gathering on digital identity initiatives and innovation in the SADC region at the end of September. Local digital identity start-up, DIDx is proud to announce that they, together with the renowned Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), will host DID:UNCONF AFRICA, a groundbreaking event set to revolutionise the digital identity landscape in the SADC region. This two-day open space ‘unconference’ will take place on 25 to 26 September at the Hasso Plattner Design School at UCT, following in the footsteps of its inspiration, the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), held twice a year in Silicon Valley since 2005.
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Metrofile Cloud launches EverFiles: Transforming cloud storage in South and East Africa
In a strategic move to cater to the burgeoning demand for secure and efficient cloud storage solutions, Metrofile Cloud today announced the official rollout of EverFiles, a cloud storage platform designed for businesses across South Africa and East Africa.
Data breaches and their fallout for South African enterprises and consumers
Data breaches are a chronic and growing menace for South African enterprises and consumers.
NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024
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Backed by 20 years of tech expertise, leading IT solutions provider Braintree has seen their retail turnover increase by 1,200% since launching their e-commerce offering two years ago.
Hey Google! 5 Strategies to Future-Proof your Online Content for Voice Search
As the digital landscape evolves, voice search is becoming a vital part of online behaviour. Jacqueline van Rooijen, Business Growth Consultant and Director at Ycagel, emphasises that with the widespread use of smart speakers and virtual assistants, optimising content for voice search is now a necessity. Voice search is growing rapidly, with significant adoption in both the United States and South Africa. Understanding how voice search works, particularly its reliance on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the conversational nature of queries, is essential for effective SEO. Key strategies for optimising voice search include focusing on conversational keywords, creating FAQ pages, leveraging local SEO, structuring content for featured snippets, improving page load speed, and using structured data. Embracing these strategies will allow businesses to stay competitive and enhance user experiences in the evolving digital landscape.
The Top Seven selected start-ups for the Irish Tech Challenge
Innovative entrepreneurs advance with €10,000 in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland
SME confidence on the rise as GNU promises growth
iKhokha conducted a survey which found that 79% of SMEs are now feeling confident that the economy will grow under the leadership of the GNU, with the fintech noting a 20% increase in working capital distributions in July, attributed in part to businesses recommitting to growth initiatives and investing in their futures.
Young founders & investors flock to Joburg’s first Founder’s Den event, hosted by local digital innovation agency Specno
The “Founder’s Den” event, which took place at the Old Mutual headquarters in Sandton on Thursday 25 July, is responsible for successfully hosting over 150 […]
Millennials will drive the growth of insurance in Africa
The insurance industry in Africa is undergoing significant transformation, marked by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Among the most influential demographic groups driving this change is the Millennials generation, born between 1982 and 1994. According to market research firm, IMARC Group, the African insurance industry is expected to grow by 6.3% between 2024 and 2032, after reaching US$ 87.4 billion by 2023.