©nito500 via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Climate change, severe drought, water scarcity and the invasion of Fall armyworm sees Africa's food security under threat, but technology tools are available to help solve the continent's food security problems. Lawrence Kandaswami, Managing Director, SAP South Africa says: "Smart farming solutions will become the cornerstone of global food production over the next decade. By using cloud-based computing, big data, analytics, and IoT devices, and bringing together key industry players, we are able to deliver new innovations across the entire agricultural ecosystem to boost food production in a sustainable manner."
Africa's food security challenges driving technological innovation
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It's great to share: As TNM launches data sharing service
BLANTYRE, Malawi - Malawi's integrated mobile network and ICT service provider TNM is proud to announce the launch of data sharing, an innovative service that allows customers to share their data with friends and family.
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Orange, Riverbed to simplify hybrid network management
In an aim to enable customers to simplify the management of their hybrid networks and optimise the performance of both corporate and cloud applications, Orange Business Services in partnership with Riverbed Technology is launching a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology solution.
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Kenya leads smart city charge in Africa
By Raidarmax – [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20078022 Wikimedia Commons]]</span>While many see Africa as lagging in harnessing the benefits of smart city development, Kenya is leading the charge to embrace this new technology-rich ecosystem, says Riaan Graham, sales director for Ruckus Wireless sub-Saharan Africa.
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Struggling Ericsson takes huge hit on Q1 accounts
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Ericsson took a huge hit on its first-quarter accounts in a bid by its new chief executive to turn the beleaguered telecoms giant around.
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eHomeAffairs making passport applications easier
©instinia via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Getting your passport has become quicker and easier with the eHomeAffairs system which Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba launched a year ago. eHomeAffairs enables South Africans to submit their application and pay online, or if they live in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria, they can step into their local bank.
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Alan Knott-Craig to speak at SACSC Research Conference
Alan Knott-Craig, former Mxit CEO and founder of non-profit organisation, Project Isizwe, will join a list of speakers at the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) annual Research Conference, which will take place at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton on 17 May 2017.
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EU to end mobile roaming charges in June
© maridav via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>STRASBOURG, France: The EU will abolish mobile phone roaming charges from 15 June 2017, following a vote in the European Parliament late last week.
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Blue Label deal 'on track'
Blue Label Telecommunications informed shareholders on Tuesday that plans for the completion of a restructuring involving Cell C and Net1 were on track for completion at end-June.
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Minister invites public written inputs on ICT strategies
© wklzzz via 123RF</span>Dr Siyabonga Cwele, minister of telecommunications and postal services, invites members of society to provide written inputs on three strategies that are aimed at leveraging technology to modernise service delivery and transform the ICT sector to make it more inclusive.
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It's great to share: As TNM launches data sharing service
Malawi's integrated mobile network and ICT service provider TNM is proud to announce the launch of data sharing, an innovative service that allows customers to share their data with friends and family.
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Mobile penetration in Africa reaches 80%
© Karel Joseph Noppe Brooks via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>LAGOS, Nigeria -There are 960 million mobile subscriptions across Africa - an 80% penetration rate among the continent's population. Internet penetration is at 18% with 216 million internet users, according to the latest Jumia mobile trend report for Africa.
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The opportunity that is the small screen
© gstockstudio via 123RF</span>Those of us who work in South Africa's 'traditional' corporate sector are often surprised by some of the work practices and technology habits outside of the upstairs corner office.
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MTN SA, Huawei launch the first LTE LAA network in Africa
© Maksim Pasko via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>MTN and Huawei have partnered to bring the first LTE Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) network in Africa. LTE LAA is an evolution of the LTE-Unlicensed mobile technology, which enables LTE to utilise unlicensed spectrum to significantly enhance network capacity.
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Cable system to link Africa and the Americas
© wklzzz via 123RF.com</span>Angola Cables has completed the marine survey for the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS), as well as started cable loading on the Angolan side of SACS. When completed, SACS will interconnect with the Monet cable system — connecting the United States and Brazil — and WACS, the West Africa Cable System.
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Diversification strategies create opportunities for ICT in SA
© alphaspirit via 123RF</span>An increase in affordability of internet and telephony services, as well as a growing adoption of the latest technology business models by companies, is attracting significant investment into the South African ICT industry.
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Internet shutdown lifted in Cameroon
© icetray via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the restoration of internet connectivity in the northwest and southwest regions of Cameroon after 94 days of network shutdown.
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Jasco Carrier Solutions rolls out in East Africa
© photka via 123RF.com</span>Jasco Carrier Solutions has been introduced into the East African market. This expansion ties in with East Arica's Tier 1 and Tier 2 broadband strategy, which aims to provide broadband services and fibre capacity to the region.
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Surge in demand for mobile connectivity
© Pakorn Kaewnopparat via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>A surge in mergers and acquisitions and investment is predicted in the African mobile and broadband sector, as telecommunications operators are seeking scale.
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Five things that show you might need a new web host
© theromb via 123RF</span>Web hosting is a very important aspect of your website. Luckily, these days web hosting has become somewhat of a commodity with a plethora of web hosting companies offering a wide range of products.
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