ANC Wanes, Coalition Uncertainties: IEC Dashboard Results
According to the HSBC’s- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s latest report and update from the IEC’s live results Online Dashboard on SA’s NPE 2024, the ANC- African National Congress appears poised to lose its three-decade-long parliamentary majority following a significant decrease in support during South Africa’s seventh democratic elections. At
Read moreA Transformative Milestone for the Crypto Industry
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a landmark decision that marks a significant step forward for the cryptocurrency industry. Announced on May 23, 2024, this approval allows major exchanges such as NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and CBOE BZX to list
Read moreChinese e-commerce marketplace Temu faces stricter EU rules as a ‘very large online platform’
Temu is to face Europe's strictest rules after being designated as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act (DSA). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreSpain bans Meta from launching election features on Facebook, Instagram over privacy fears
Meta has been banned from launching features on Facebook and Instagram that would have collected data on voters in Spain using the social networks ahead of next month’s European Elections. The local data protection authority, the AEPD, has used emergency powers to protect local users’ privacy. Meta confirmed to TechCrunch
Read moreKey Cyberthreats- Trojan Spy, Ransomware: African Industries
According to statistics from Kaspersky, in the first quarter of 2024, the percentage of Industrial Control Systems- ICS computers globally on which malicious objects were blocked decreased by 1.3 percentage points- pp from the first quarter of the previous year, to 24.4%. However, in Africa, the prevalence of malware remained
Read moreStripe curbs its India ambitions over regulatory situation
Stripe, the world’s most valuable fintech startup, said on Friday that it will temporarily move to an invite-only model for new account sign-ups in India, calling the move “a tough decision” as it navigates the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. In a statement posted on its website, Stripe said businesses in
Read moreCan software startups that need $$$ avoid venture capital?
Today's episode is a chat with Benjamin Shestakofsky, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania with a focus on the ways in which digital technologies are affecting work and employment, organizations, and economic exchange. We discuss research from his new book which dives into the venture capital
Read moreAzentio Announces Appointment of New Chief Sales Officer
Rahul Arora has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at Azentio Software, overseeing sales expansion and growth in line with the company’s goals, thereby strengthening Azentio’s executive team. Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Arora said, “I am excited to join the team at Azentio as Chief Sales Officer. I
Read moreTop Tips for Expanding Your Tech Business in Africa
Africa is a rapidly growing market for technology businesses, with increasing digital adoption and a young, tech-savvy population. Expanding your tech business into Africa offers immense opportunities but also comes with unique challenges. With the right strategy, your business can successfully navigate this dynamic landscape and achieve significant growth. Infrastructure
Read moreVoice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie
The 2024 election is likely to be the first in which faked audio and video of candidates is a serious factor. As campaigns warm up, voters should be aware: voice clones of major political figures, from the President on down, get very little pushback from AI companies, as a new
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