Revolutionizing Energy and Empowering Communities in Kenya
GHash_Mining is taking a pioneering stride towards reshaping Kenya’s energy landscape by harnessing surplus capacity from mini-grid hydroelectric generators for Bitcoin mining. This groundbreaking approach not only slashes electricity costs for local communities but also establishes Kenya and the broader African continent as potential centers for decentralized Bitcoin mining. This
Read moreOvercoming the 5-Stages of Loadshedding Grief
Over the past 16 years, South Africa’s citizens have had to contend with a great deal of loss and uncertainty as a consequence of load shedding. We have all lost something. The biggest loss of all has been the confidence that we are in control of our lives and our
Read moreBrowse the breakout sessions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
It’s no secret that TechCrunch events feature the leading experts across the startup ecosystem, and TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which runs September 19–21 in San Francisco, is no exception to that rule. We’re showcasing some of the interactive breakout sessions — expert-led presentations followed by a Q&A — you won’t want
Read moreRigorous Testing Proves Reliability of Samsung Galaxy Z Series
The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the thinnest, most aesthetically balanced Galaxy Z series yet, but they have also been carefully designed to meet the durability needs of users. Ensuring Longevity: Rigorous Durability Testing Before moving from the production line to a user’s pocket, these flexible devices
Read more3 Key Risks to Address to Safely Experiment with Generative AI
We had an active conversation at last week’s Coffee with Digital Trailblazers on navigating the risks when experimenting with generative AIs and large language models (LLMS). My panel included Joanne Friedman, Joe Puglisi, Heather May, Tyler James Johnson, Ashish Parulekar, Roman Dumiak, and Gary Berman. They shared where gen AI
Read moreMTN’s Growth Amidst Challenging Trading Environment
In the first half of 2023, MTN continued to demonstrate resilience in its business model through the execution of their Ambition 2025 strategy. The MTN Group’s H1 23 results published by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), indicate that operating conditions remained challenging due to ongoing pressures in the macroeconomic, geopolitical
Read moreCyber Security Today, August 14, 2023 — A huge insurance company hack, presentations at the Black Hat conference, and more
A huge insurance company hack, presentations at the Black Hat conference, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, August 14th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Over 400,000 Canadian and American customers and current and former employees of insurance
Read moreEnterprise spending on cybersecurity has changed, and vendors must adapt
Sara Behar Contributor Sara Behar is a content manager at YL Ventures, where she promotes the firm’s cybersecurity expertise and provides value-add support to the firm’s portfolio companies with content creation and strategic initiatives. Even in the usually exciting world of cybersecurity, discussions on enterprise security budgets tend to veer
Read moreMastercard to purchase a minority stake in MTN’s $5.2B fintech business
Mastercard has agreed to purchase a minority stake in the fintech division of MTN Group, Africa’s largest cellphone provider, which it values at $5.2 billion. The signing of the formal investment agreements will likely occur very soon as both parties near the end of the regular due diligence process; the
Read moreVodacom & Johannesburg Roads Agency: Lights On During Loadshedding
Vodacom South Africa (VSA) has teamed up with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) in a crucial partnership aimed at maintaining operational traffic signals during load shedding. This strategic collaboration, facilitated through a Service Level Agreement (SLA), focuses on utilizing electricity from Vodacom’s adjacent buildings to power traffic lights, ensuring smooth
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