Ad Dynamo by Aleph has appointed Stephen A. Newton as its managing director for Africa. Newton will prioritise pan-African expansion and assisting Ad Dynamo by Aleph’s partners in overcoming the challenges of doing business across the continent. Ad Dynamo by Aleph is Spotify, Twitter, Snap, and Yahoo’s exclusive media buying extension in Africa. As an enabler of digital advertising in emerging markets, the organisation is helping to break down barriers. “As both a developing market and a continent with a rapidly growing population, Africa is poised to house not only a sizeable portion of the world’s population but also a…
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Thousands of young African prospective students will be able to access world-class courses in the most in-demand technology fields offered by a leading technology training provider, ALX. This announcement comes as developed economies face historic talent and labour shortages in key sectors, with players in the digital and tech industries increasingly looking to Africa as an emerging hotspot for skilled digital talent, addressing a global talent shortfall that is predicted to exceed 85 million people by 2030. To help boost this skills revolution, ALX, a division of African Leadership International (ALI), has launched four new and accessible tech programmes for…
As the world looks to accelerate sustainable development in the least developed countries (LDCs), leaders from around the world, civil society, and the private sector will convene in Doha, Qatar on March 5th to discuss ways to create growth and opportunities for these nations. The LDCs, which account for 13% of the world’s population, but only about 1.5% of global GDP and less than 1% of global trade, were classified by the United Nations (UN) as nations most in need of social, economic, and environmental opportunities 50 years ago. Microsoft, under the leadership of Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President,…
Xiaomi has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 13 Series, in international markets. The company has collaborated with Leica to offer users an authentic Leica experience with professional optical lenses, computational and software capabilities. The series includes two dual flagship models, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, and a more affordable model, Xiaomi 13 Lite, which delivers excellent portrait imaging and extended photography options. The Xiaomi 13 Series is powered by Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 and Xiaomi’s own Surge battery management system, ensuring powerful performances and long battery life. The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13…
With each generation of Reno series smartphones, OPPO has always searched for unique ways to combine innovative technology with stylish design. On the recently launched OPPO Reno8 T 5G, OPPO has taken this approach One Step Forward with the introduction of fresh and creative design that put the new handset on an entirely different level to the previous versions. Looking at the new Reno8 T5G , the first aspect that a user notices is the 3D Curved screen and design. This new design is based on a flagship-level 3D curved screen with ultra-thin bezels, with precise 56-degree curve screen. The…
Africa is at the center of the digital revolution and is rapidly growing as a consumer of the digital economy. To harness the benefits of the digital space, Glasshouse PR Limited is proud to announce that South Africa will host the 3rd Annual Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) from the 24th to 26th of May, 2023 at the Sandton Convention Center. The ADFS will bring together over 70 keynote speakers from over 40 countries across the globe, including governments, central banks, fintech startups, professionals, and decision makers in the financial, economic, technology, fintech, and blockchain industry. The summit aims to…
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have blown up in Africa, and lots of people are buying and selling them left and right. But, if you’re looking to cash out your Bitcoin for some Naira, it’s crucial to know the fastest and most efficient way and where to do so. Trust me; you don’t want to be stuck waiting around for days on end for your transaction to go through. That’s why I’m here to give you the lowdown on the quickest way to convert Bitcoin to Naira in Africa. I have been involved in the crypto space for years, and I’ve had…
By Pierre Havenga, Managing Director, Vertiv in Middle East and Africa Africa is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global data center market, with a number of countries investing heavily in the development of data centers. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including the increasing demand for cloud-based services, the growth of the digital economy, and the increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The data center revolution in Africa has become a crucial step towards deploying technology for tomorrow. With the rapid growth of digital transformation in the continent, data centers play…
By Tejpal Bedi, Managing Director at SEACOM East Africa The hybrid workplace model has become a defining aspect of the modern business landscape. This new way of working has opened the door to organisational transformation. While companies were sceptical about the efficacy of hybrid work, it is now becoming clear that it can hold many benefits, such as improved employee engagement and productivity, a larger talent pool for hiring, and reduced operating costs. But this shift also poses new challenges for companies in terms of connectivity and network infrastructure that can support the hybrid work model. The need for a…
Futures derivatives is a common tool used by traders all around the world. In conventional markets, such goods as oil, precious metals, and gas are the subject of futures deals. Futures on crypto are no less popular. However, they are much riskier than futures with traditional commodities. It is explained by the high market volatility and difficulty in predicting the future price of assets correctly. That is why only advanced traders use this financial instrument. What is futures crypto? Let’s see. Futures on Crypto The crucial difference between futures and spot trading is the fact of buying crypto assets. If…