How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

Vodacom retains title as Africa’s Top Employer

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. The certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and...

Luno’s crypto predictions for 2025

2024 was a breakthrough year for crypto, with new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, offers these forecasts for 2025:   Digital assets in...

Why state-level hacking is a problem for your business

Nation-state cyberattacks are on the increase globally, with a growing ecosystem of nation-state threat actors contributing to an expanding pool of sophisticated hacking tools that ultimately become available to anyone. This is the view of Leigh Murray, CTO at Triple4...

IBM, Microsoft collaborate on generative AI services

IBM is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to help joint clients accelerate the deployment of generative AI - and deliver a new offering that will provide clients with the expertise and technology they need to innovate their business processes and scale...

CSPs must overcome barriers to deploying AI

Communications service providers (CSPs) face a host of barriers - such as accessing high-quality data - that impede their ability to effectively deploy AI which could improve network and service operations, according to new research from Nokia and Analysys Mason....

ChatGPT’s code interpreter redefines generative AI

ChatGPT took the world by storm in November 2022 and since then cutting-edge software updates have been announced - including a code interpreter which has the potential to transform the world of data science and programming, rendering the field more accessible,...

Public urged to use Gauteng Digital Platform

The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development has launched the Gauteng Digital Platform to digitise Gauteng government services. The platform, accessible as a web site and mobile app, aims to promote a paperless environment for all Gauteng...

July 2023 clocked as hottest month on record since 1880

According to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record. Overall, July 2023 was 0,24 degrees Celsius (C) warmer than any other July in NASA’s record, and it...

Gender gap weighs against women-led SMEs

Kathy Gibson reports – There is a significant gender gap in how effective South African small and medium enterprise (SMEs) are in their use of technology. This is the headline finding of research conducted by World Wide Worx on behalf of Nashua, to determine a South...

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How to protect your kids online

Children know how to play online games, get updates on their favorite celebrities, find the latest music hits, chat with their equally tech-savvy peers, or ask the Internet for answers to their questions that they might be too embarrassed to ask others. However,...

Smart home basics: creating a reliable LAN

Smart homes are supposed to simplify our lives and make our homes more convenient. But without a reliable internet connection and local area network, your smart devices can go offline and underperform, which can create more stress than convenience. To make sure that...

Digital printers and digital workflows

Printing doesn't have to be complicated, but, let's face it: for every user who wants something different from that machine, the complexity increases. By Karl Boissonneault, vice-president: channel partners group at Xerox Canada What started as printing a piece of...

What to consider when integrating AI into legal

Over the past two years Webber Wentzel has explored a number of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms related to the delivery of legal services. By Celia Pienaar, lead project manager at Webber Wentzel Many people believe that automation is a threat to job security...

Integrated security ensures peace of mind

In today's world, security threats can come from anywhere, be it cybercriminals looking to attack your business' data, intruders targeting physical hardware, or even internal employees haplessly giving away company secrets or letting unauthorised people into your...

Kaspersky, Pilsner Urquell brewer aim to secure beverage industry

Kaspersky Lab and and Plzensky Prazdroj have announced the successful completion of a cybersecurity partnership to improve the overall industrial security posture of the brewery. Kaspersky Lab was engaged by the world-famous brewery, known for producing Pilsner...

Qualimark meets digital demand with Xerox

Digital and litho printing company Qualimark Printing has invested in a new Xerox Versant digital printer to meet its customers' growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work. The Johannesburg-based commercial printer bought the 100ppm device from...

What are African children accessing online?

A Kaspersky Lab report on the online activities of children - based on statistics received from its solutions and modules with child protection features - highlights children's online activities and the importance of protecting them when online. For example, video...

Acumatica tops cloud ERP customer satisfaction

Acumatica has topped a cloud ERP customer satisfaction product comparison. The G2 Crowd User Satisfaction Report details a feature-by-feature comparison of Acumatica Cloud ERP versus other competitive offerings. Acumatica partner One Channel echoes the results and its...

Imperial Road Safety uses hashtag to raise awareness

Imperial Road Safety, powered by Motus, recently launched its #BongieSays social media campaign - aimed at educating online users about responsible road safety through a series of bite-sized social media posts. "One cannot deny the power and impact of social media in...

Data Scientist-AI Platform (Senior) HHDSAI01

Data Scientist-AI Platform ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:We are seeking an AI Consultant/Data scientist to drive the adoption and implementation of AI technologies across our department. In this role, you will be responsible for:- Assessing the department's current AI...

IT Network Technician

We are seeking a skilled IT Network Technician with 1-2 years of experience in data cabling, including CAT5/CAT6 installation, setting up network cabinets, switches, brush panels, and patch panels. The ideal candidate will be capable of effectively troubleshooting...

Mobile Application Developer

Looking for a flexible Mobile Application Developer with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail as well as excellent collaboration and communication skills. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechFlutterDartLaravelAWSShould you...

Senior React Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Senior React Developer with at least 5 years Frontend experience is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications. You will design, build & maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React and modern Frontend...

Data Scientist-AI Platform (Senior) HHDSAI01 – Gauteng Pretoria

Data Scientist-AI Platform ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:We are seeking an AI Consultant/Data scientist to drive the adoption and implementation of AI technologies across our department. In this role, you will be responsible for:- Assessing the department's current AI...

IT Network Technician – Gauteng Parkmore

We are seeking a skilled IT Network Technician with 1-2 years of experience in data cabling, including CAT5/CAT6 installation, setting up network cabinets, switches, brush panels, and patch panels. The ideal candidate will be capable of effectively troubleshooting...

Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a flexible Mobile Application Developer with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail as well as excellent collaboration and communication skills. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechFlutterDartLaravelAWSShould you...

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We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the defined goals and objectives. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and...

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Strong ICT Infrastructure and Security Professional Responsible for protecting IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data.Responsible for preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to attacks.Monitor network and application performance to identify...

Project Manager at Adcorp BLU

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