5G roll-out in Africa may be slow, experts warn

Technology: 5G roll-out in Africa may be slow…

The fifth technical standard for wireless networks, or 5G, promises more speed, less lag when connecting to the network and the ability to connect many devices to the internet without bogging it down. But before…

Mastercard increases security online

Business: Mastercard enhances security capabilities online

As digital commerce continues to speed up owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard has introduced it will provide tokenization services to retailers with app, eCommerce, and ordinary billing card-on-file application in South Africa, further defending…

Kenya to consolidate spike in tech use during COVID-19

Media Watch: Kenya to consolidate spike in tech…

Kenya’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Joe Mucheru, says use of technology spiked because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, “we are working with the internet providers to ensure…

Rwanda launching space agency

Rwanda set to launch Space Agency in July

Rwanda's Minister of Technology and Innovation Paula Ingabire advanced on Wednesday that the Rwandan Space Agency must start operating in July this year. According to the minister, the agency will support forecasting and planning in…