Author: Akin Naphtal

Hardy Pemhiwa, currently the C.E.O of Cassava Technologies South Africa, is a seasoned board-level practitioner with extensive senior management experience across Eastern and Southern Africa in financial services, development banking, telecommunications, media and infrastructure. As part of his dedication in transforming Cassava Technologies into a global technology company, Hardy Pemhiwa pioneered the innovation of the Haven Cyber Technologies, to protect African enterprises and the acquisition of Telrad which increases their revenue by over 20% and brings further geographic diversification of their operations. Today, casava technology ecosystem has a broadband network fibre of over 100,000km across Africa. With his six years…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the 5G roll out deadline for Mafab Communications to January 23, 2023 due to the delay in receiving its Unified Access Service Licence and Numbering plan. The launch date was expected to commence on August 24, 2022 as set by the NCC after MTN and Mafab Communications emerged winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum licence for the deployment of 5G technology in Nigeria last December is being delayed as a result of late issuance of UASL to Mafab Communications. A statement issued by Mafab, reads “In line with the conditions of the 5G licence,…

As a means to tackle insecurity and prevent scam, the fintech innovator, palmplay, launched Wallet Safe Workshop, a monthly campaign for payment security awareness training to enable customers have a vast knowledge of their security and how to avoid being scammed. The company plans on using both online and offline channel to create awareness and expose examples of social media and telecom fraud. They will also implore fraud warning education for students and the elderly, and provide procedures on how to effectively use the mobile wallet accounts in combating and managing communications fraud. The number of frauds attempts in Nigeria…

Israeli cybersecurity firm, NSO Group, has disclosed the stepping down of its co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shalev Hulio, from his position as part of an in-house restructuring in the firm. According to Reuters, there will be a cut of about a hundred employees from its workforce, and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Yaron Shohat, will act as an overseer of the firm’s affairs until the appointment of a new CEO. Mr. Hulio has stated that the restructuring is a part of the preparations for the company’s elevation to new heights. He will continue to serve on the company’s…

IT firm, Accenture, has announced its continued partnership with the Changi Airport Group, operators of Singapore’s Changi Airport. The new three-year agreement is said to continue to positively impact the operations and experiences at the airport. Both firms seek to capitalise on several novel technologies available to enhance engagements with travellers throughout the times they are at the airport till when they depart. Staff at the airport will get some knowledge and skills on the use of these technologies. Senior Vice President for Enterprise Digital Ecosystem & Business at CAG, Hung Jean, says they prioritize the wellbeing of customers and…

The Republic of Togo and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have entered into an agreement to jointly establish the “African Centre for Coordination and Research in Cybersecurity”. A statement released to the media confirms the regional hub for cybersecurity information and intelligence is to be based in Lomé (Togo) and will act independently and objectively in expertise and activities related to promoting cybersecurity and the investigation of cybercrime. The main functions of the centre include: • Building capacities and supporting established cybersecurity agencies in African countries • Collaborating with African governments, policymakers, law enforcement and security experts…

Nigerian cryptocurrency startup Yellow Card has launched a new service called Yellow Pay, which makes money transfers easier but also aims to open up the continent to more investment, access to credit, and business grants. Formed in 2018 and launched in Nigeria in 2019, Yellow Card makes it easy for anyone, anywhere in Africa, to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT Stablecoin using cash, mobile money, card, or bank transfer. The company claims to be “building a new financial infrastructure for the African continent”. Yellow Card has now launched payment feature Yellow Pay, which makes it easier for customers…

Tech Innovation Awards (TIA), a renowned annual award, is set to honour and celebrate outstanding tech companies and tech leaders who are deploying distinctive innovative services at its 6th awards scheduled to hold on 17th September, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Lagos. TIA is an award ceremony by InstinctWave, an ISO-certified company and Africa’s premium B2B event management and media solutions specialist. Formally Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards (NTITA), the rebranded Tech Innovations Awards (TIA) will host innovative tech leaders and experts in Nigeria to celebrate excellence, hardwork and professionalism. Now in its 6th Year, TIA which has…

Chinese multinational technology company Lenovo has introduced a new subsidiary, Lenovo PCCW Solutions Limited, as they seek to take advantage of an over $300 billion dollar Asia IT services market. PCCW Limited, a Hong Kong based IT and telecommunications firm has agreed to partner with Lenovo to help clients in the Asian market to improve their businesses with technology. President of Lenovo Solutions and Services Group and Executive Vice President of Lenovo, Ken Wong states the partnership is yet another important feat of the company as they continue to push for the progressive development of businesses through IT. “The synergy of…

Global tech magazine, TechBerg has unveiled Benji Coetzee, the Founder of tech startup, EmptyTrips as its Woman in Tech Wednesday (WTW). WTW, one of the most high-profile tech personality ratings is a weekly review and rating of female tech personalities in Africa. It’s a special publication based on critical analysis and facts in the tech space. Benji Coetzee has over 15 years of global specialized experience in high-performance environments such as strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, telco, digital & tech scaling at leading companies including; HSBC Africa, Vodafone & Ziggo across South Africa, Switzerland, UAE & the Netherlands. She…