Digibiz Africa

Today we talk about time management in the working sector, 9 - 5 job lifestyle. Believe to achieve – Mind is your most powerful tool – Don’t miss a day – Look at the positive – Condition your mind to win! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Promoting stability and peace in Africa’s once fragile and conflict-prone zones will pave the way for initiatives such as Coding for Employment to flourish, complementing formal and informal education and training programmes targeted at the youth population. With the continent’s youth population projected to reach 830 million by 2050, knowledge of advanced technologies, such as cloud computing, data analytics, mobile, security, social networking and artificial intelligence (AI), will become crucial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Educational technology is the considered implementation of appropriate tools, techniques, or processes that facilitate the application of senses, memory, and cognition to enhance teaching practices and improve learning outcomes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Huawei banned and over 500 000 users download malware on Android. Today’s packed show includes Visa extending to over 15 African markets and China building an AI controlled base for Ocean research in “Top Tech News”. On “Start-Up Corner” we interview Siphokazi Nciza who is the founder and CEO of Kasie Labs training young people on digital literacy skills. Digi Chat features the CEO of SITA Dr. Setumo Mohapi, who unpacks the status of ICT in governments across Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

We kick off the show dealing with the issues of commitment in our lives on MotiBit. “Top Tech News” features undersea cabling connecting Africa, Chinese launching internet banking and Dubai police now using HoverBikes to catch criminals. On “Digi Chat” we interview the Vice-President of EMEA for Ruckus Networks Nick Watson, about how Smart Cities are changing the way Africans live and work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Keith is a seasoned tech enthusiast who is now leading an organisation that helps tech StartUps become successful and profitable businesses. As a Microsoft development partner, he has used his experience over the past 4 years to mentor tech businesses. We discuss the challenges that these businesses face as they fight for growth and how over 300 of them have been impacted by his Accelerator programme. He also announces an exciting new partnership that will benefit hundreds of tech StartUps in the coming years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

There is a lot of activity and investments in AI, IoT and Data all over the world. Paul addresses how Microsoft, as a tech leader and pioneer, are using these technologies to transform how they position themselves as a company. We discuss how Microsoft partners can capitalize on these investments by building their solutions and services on top of these platforms. He also gives practical examples of where they have used these technologies to change people’s lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

We engaged with the Programme Manager of Head Start, Ilana, on how they are helping Tech StartUps build sustainable businesses. This programme allows entrepreneurs to have access to Microsoft certified courses online for free, have personal engagements with Microsoft mentors across all segments, utilize Azure cloud services, attend live seminars/events and more. Riedwaan opens up about his experience as a mentor and how it has changed his view of tech StartUps. He also unpacks Microsoft’s initiatives for the rest of Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Lionel chats to us about the exciting initiatives and programmes Microsoft have established for their partners. As the Commercial Director for Partners, he highlights how Microsoft is empowering tech businesses through access to their software, solutions and free online certifications. He unpacks how they have also empowered students through their education programme and enabled developers to build applications to integrate with their platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

We start off the show with some motivation on how to focus on yourself. “Top Tech News” delves into Facebook financial results, MasterCard's investments into tech scholars and a man who is creating his own exclusive blockchain community in Nevada. We chat to McKevin Ayaba who is a serial entrepreneur about the role of StartUps in Africa and the key drivers to growing Africa through innovation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Africa is gearing up for a connectivity war as Telecomms providers race to deploy 4G/LTE in Ghana and Nigeria. Microsoft has launched the first research cloud-platform that allows for scientists and academics to collaborate. Voters in the US can now track voter registrations and party support online. On Digi Chat we interview Athi Magwebu, CEO & Founder of InfoByte Technology, on the dominance of FinTech in Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

We kick-off the show with trending “Top Tech News” by unpacking how Africa is using digital banking to improve financial inclusion. Elon Musk’s underground transport tunnel launching in December and guess who’s his first space client? Excited to reveal Gartner’s 2019 “Strategic Tech Trends” and end off by announcing opportunities for Startups in tech! Today we honour the legendary Jabulani Tsambo “HHP” in song as we bid him farewell, Rest In Peace Motswako King! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

After few weeks break, DigiBiz Africa is back and in our comeback show we talk about Nigeria’s fight for digital financial literacy and military pilots using brainpower to fly fighter jets on “Top Tech News”. We get expert Cyber Security tips from Safe Cyber Life and end off with an inspirational interview on Start-Up Corner with a self-made tech guru! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

The manufacturing industry controls all that we do on a day-to-day basis. Technology investments and developments impact the way we work and live. We delve into the technology trends and the financial impact thereof. We also discuss why Africa seems to be lagging behind in this space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Leia Baez kick-started the show motivating us to keep pushing through dark phases in our lives. It’s been a busy week for the digital world as Top Tech stories see us profiling Microsoft’s acquisition of GitHub and providing grants to 3 South African NPO’s. We also cover the exciting partnership between Nigeria’s First Bank and WorldRemit that provides digital transfer services to its customers. Our Top 10 feature ends of the show by profiling the high valued brands in the global marketplace with tech companies dominating the list. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

We start off our show talking about how to be patient when working towards your dream. Our Top Tech stories segment features Apple developing technology that enables iPhones to act as a wallet, Ghana gives their citizens an opportunity to be economically active and food workers in Las Vegas are scared of being replaced by robots. We profile future technologies in the transportation space and end the show with Gartner’s research on trends affecting IT security & risk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Is Africa taking Cyber Security seriously? Soji Akinlabi and Tumediso Lobelo look into the world of cybersecurity and how it impacts Africa. As the least connected continent, we are vulnerable to cyber-crime. We discuss interesting developments in Kenya and talk about the cost of cybercrime globally. Kenya has become the latest Africa country to sign into law the framework of cybersecurity and digital safety; on May 16, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Bill 2018 that criminalizes abuse of persons on social media, removing the legal lacuna that existed. The new bill spells out stiff punishment to cybercriminals –provides for timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation, and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes. This includes search and seizure of stored computer data, a record of and access to seized data, production order for data, expedited preservation, partial disclosure, real-time collection and interception of data. Some

We kick-start the show with our motivation session by Sebastian Terry giving us insights on how to achieve our dreams. In our “Top Tech News” segments we feature the biometric war between FNB and Capitec Bank, Microsoft’s Office 2019 launch, NASA MARS mission and the anti-poaching partnership between Dimension Data and Cisco. Athi Magwebu ends off our show as the “Digi Chat” guest delving into the increasing adoption of financial platforms in Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

The tech war between the US & China continues and talking robotics/drones with Pragmatic Master Les Brown gets us going with his inspiring story reminding us to never give up by staying hungry! In Top Tech News, MasterCard in partnership with Unilever giving small businesses the ability to trade and Airbnb is taking over Africa showing tremendous growth with over 100 000 listings. We profile Monde Mkhalali from Pragmatic Master, an innovative tech start-up that uses robotics and drones to increase business efficiencies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support

Kanti Simmons kickstarts the show by telling us how we can get over our mess and claim victory over our challenges in our everyday life. In our top tech news segment, we talk about Satellites that track your every movement, the US wanting to regulate cryptocurrencies and how Blockchain is being used in the food stalls industry in Kenya. We end off the show with an Interview by Nation Builder Executive Director, Keri-Leigh Paschal, who unpacks her social entrepreneurship activities and the Social Innovation Challenge, which is an open-call for innovation in that space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/digibiz-africa/support