As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

OpenAI and Broadcom ink deal for AI chips

OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. OpenAI will design the accelerators and systems, which will be developed and deployed in partnership with Broadcom. By designing its own chips and systems, OpenAI can embed...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) AI tools are being increasingly used in cybercrime to develop dynamic and sophisticated attack methods, so companies are individuals are having to become more vigilant. This is among the findings from ESET’s Threat Report for...

Finding a balance for GenAI usage now a business imperative

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are quickly becoming mainstream in the modern work environment fulfilling a range of professional tasks from drafting a report to analysing spreadsheets. A global Kaspersky survey found that 95% of C-suite respondents...

Monitor market continues to recover

The global PC monitor market ended the second quarter of 2024 with 5,9% growth in unit shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago, marking the third consecutive quarter where YoY growth was positive and indicating a recovery of the market, according to IDC’s...

Epson sets up new regional operations

Epson Middle East FZCO has been set up as a new sales company headquartered in Dubai, serving the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. The company will offer Epson’s printing, scanning, visual display, manufacturing and...

Emerging markets drive smart home growth

Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0,6% growth to 892,3-million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. High penetration and long...

Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups

Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...

Inclusive participation key for African growth

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...

Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market

While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...

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Gijima earns Microsoft’s Advanced Specialization Certification

Gijima is the first South African Company to have earned the Microsoft Advanced Specialisation: Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure certificate. The certificate is awarded to partners that meet stringent criteria around customer success and...

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud to feature on HPE GreenLake Cloud Services

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced plans to partner with SAP to deliver the customer edition of SAP HANA(r) Enterprise Cloud with HPE GreenLake, as a fully managed service at the edge, in the customer's data center or colocation facility of their choice....

Mastercard helps SMEs tap into the digital economy

Mastercard has launched a new low-cost payments solution that enables small business owners to move their businesses online and accept a range of digital payments from their customers. The "SME-in-a-Box" solution is powered by Mastercard's payment technology and that...

Merchant Capital named SA’s best small business funder

Alternative fintech lender Merchant Capital has been awarded Best Small Business Funding Solution in South Africa in the UK-based Wealth & Finance magazine's 2020 FinTech Awards. The Fintech Awards, hosted by Wealth & Finance for the fourth consecutive year,...

Cyber adversaries exploit the pandemic at enormous scale

Cyber criminals are targeting remote work to gain access to enterprise networks and critical data, writes Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at FortiGuard Labs. The first six months of 2020 witnessed an unprecedented cyber threat...

Early Childhood Development critical for SA’s future

There are an estimated three to four million children under the age of six who have no access to early learning in South Africa, mainly due to logistics and poverty. This has a significant impact when they enter formal schooling and has a lasting effect throughout...

New tax bills impose stricter retirement fund rules

The draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) was published on 31 July 2020 and with it comes an overhaul of the regime for taking your retirement funds abroad. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting SA In terms of the proposed amendments,...

Integrating technology for the new normal

The theme for organisations over the past several months has been one of survival. Whether you are running a start-up in Lagos or a multi-national enterprise headquartered in Johannesburg looking to expand into Africa, it has simply not been business as usual....

Deloitte Africa receives SAP Innovation Award

SAP AG has named Deloitte Africa as a winner in its 2020 innovation programme in the Adoption Superhero category for its SAP S/4HANA professional services public cloud implementation. The SAP Innovation Awards celebrate the achievements of forward-thinking companies...

LVT Medical brings rapid serology test to Africa

LVT Medical, subsidiary of specialist medical distributor Leviathan Viral Testing Africa, has won the exclusive distribution rights in Africa for Assure Tech's FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test for Covid-19. The FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test is FDA Reviewed and Authorized,...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Senior DevOps Enginer

Our Global Client with a local footprint has an opportunity for and Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board and join their Development Team in Cape Town where you will play a key part focusing on developing and maintaining their suite of products within the Digital...

Network and Server Engineer – Gauteng Turffontein

Key Function:The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus oncybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carryingout assessments and penetration testing with...

.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join their team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain complex web applications and services, drive technical decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities...

IT Support at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Somerset West) is currently looking for a Technical Product Support Specialist to join them on a permanent basis The Ideal candidate will be a Motorcycle enthusiast / familiar with the industry (Automotive)Passionate about ITMotorcycle...

Business Analyst

Business Analyst required for a company based in East London POSITION OVERVIEW:The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The...

Sap Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect with a strong focus on integration and migration, particularly from SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) to LMD (Logistics Management), with MM (Materials Management) and some exposure to EWM...

IT Support at QES – Western Cape Somerset West

My client based in Cape Town (Somerset West) is currently looking for a Technical Product Support Specialist to join them on a permanent basis The Ideal candidate will be a Motorcycle enthusiast / familiar with the industry (Automotive)Passionate about ITMotorcycle...

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