It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is getting rid of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, the digital distribution platform for its flagship operating system, the company announced Monday during its Build 2025 conference. Starting June 2025, individual developers will be able to sign up and publish apps to the Microsoft Store
Read moreMicrosoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery
Can AI speed up aspects of the scientific process? Microsoft appears to think so. At the company’s Build 2025 conference on Monday, Microsoft announced Microsoft Discovery, a platform that taps agentic AI to “transform the [scientific] discovery process,” according to a press release provided to TechCrunch. Microsoft Discovery is “extensible,”
Read moreThe Digital Divide’s Dark Side: Cybersecurity in African Higher Education
The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge: cybersecurity. Are African higher education institutions (HEIs) prepared for the escalating cyber threats? The Growing Threat Landscape African HEIs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Microsoft’s Cyber Signals… Source
Read moreAfrica’s Banking Boom Faces Cyber Risks
As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. Cyberattacks now rank among the leading concerns of African financial institutions, with 59% identifying cybercrime as a major threat, according to the 2024 African Financial Industry
Read moreOld Mutual Warns of Rising Deepfake Scams in South Africa
According to Sumsub’s cybersecurity research, South Africa experienced a staggering 1200% increase in deepfake-related attacks within a single year, marking the highest reported surge worldwide. A recent Kaspersky survey revealed a concerning statistic: up to 80% of South Africans struggle to tell the difference between real and AI-generated content. “Deepfakes
Read moreCut Costs or Improve Customer Support? GenAI Says You Can Both
Generative AI (GenAI) enhances customer support by improving self-service capabilities, reducing costs, and personalizing experiences. Companies using agentic AI show higher self-service rates, cut resolution costs, and achieve increased customer satisfaction. This technology holds the potential to transform customer interactions through improved insights and empathetic responses, benefiting both customers and
Read moreSANTACO Western Cape Signs Tech Partnership with Quickloc8
Quickloc8, an innovation in transport technology, has partnered with the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO). This is an important move to promote growth and stability in the essential taxi industry of the Western Cape. The alliance aims to use technology’s revolutionary power as a crucial intervention tool, addressing critical
Read moreDeel wants Rippling to hand over any agreements involving paying the alleged spy
Deel has lobbed a new volley in the ongoing legal battle with rival HR tech startup Rippling. Deel filed a motion, containing a series of letters, asking the Irish court to make Rippling hand over information. In one letter, Deel wants unredacted versions of witness affidavits, including the famed one
Read moreTelecommunications & IT Companies Form the Next Frontier for Growth & Cyber Crime across Africa
There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent indicate a strong long-term growth trajectory for the African information and communications
Read moreBolt Launches Flight Tracking for Seamless Airport Pick-Ups
Bolt has introduced Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, a clever new feature that syncs with passengers’ flight details to automatically adjust pick-up times for delays or cancellations. It provides a hassle-free arrival experience without any additional costs for riders. The new feature follows last year’s extension of Bolt’s ride scheduling
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