Technology

e-Mali triumphs at Finnovation Fintech Summit 

By Ncaba Ntshakala Siyabangena! Like their popular chants, indeed with e-Mali ‘sihamba ngolayini’ as the mobile money service operated by Eswatini Mobile, has clinched the coveted “Best FINTECH Innovations” award. The accolade…

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South Africa’s Vodacom says power crisis will remain a key challenge

A shopper walks past a Vodacom shop in Johannesburg. REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s biggest mobile carrier Vodacom Group expects the country’s power crisis to continue to pose a…

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What you need to know to use a drone in Eswatini

A drone taking off. Picture: SuppliedBy Khulile ThwalaUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones, have become increasingly popular over the years, even in Eswatini.Originally developed through the 20th century…

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14.9% global internet traffic attributed to Netflix

A television set with a Netflix logoBy Bahle GamaThe over 4 000 Netflix subscribers in Eswatini are currently contributing to global internet traffic caused by the streaming service.According to the…

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Acting PM calls for leveraging of ICT sector to empower women

Acting Prime Minister Pholile Shakantu. By Bahle GamaAs the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, many voices called for the inclusion of females in key decision-making structures.One key…

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Trailblazing Inyatsi treks deeper into Africa

Inyatsi Group Chairman Michelo ShakantuBy Ntombi MhlongoEswatini-founded Inyatsi Group Holdings is making significant inroads throughout the African continent with investments and projects worth E3.7 billion currently being rolled out in…

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The Africa We Want; How Digital Technologies Can Help  

The world is moving in the digital direction with many countries on the African continent pushing for the 4IR. OPINIONDumi Jere The African Union’s Agenda 2063 envisions a people-driven development…

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