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...

New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency

Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...

2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation

Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...

IT leaders optimistic about AI transformation, ramp up investments

A new AMD survey of global IT leaders has found that three in four of them are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI -- from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions -- and more than two in three are increasing investments in AI...

Cyberthreats loom large at major sporting events

Based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events....

Fabricated data leaks are just as destructive

Cyber threats continue to evolve, bringing new challenges for global businesses. Kaspersky reveals an emerging threat landscape where cybercriminals are not just conducting real data breaches but are also fabricating data leaks. This tactic has significant...

Open Banking, AI expected to drive credit scoring market

Credit scoring services will grow by 67% to $44-billion by 2028, according to a new study from fintech experts Juniper Research, which says emerging markets will experience the greatest growth. The report says the African & Middle Eastern region will grow by 117%...

Can force majeure be invoked if the grid collapses?

If South Africa were to experience a total grid collapse, parties to a contract may be able to invoke force majeure clauses, or if no such clauses exist, to rely on the law of supervening impossibility, according to this opinion by Michael Straeuli, partner and...

PayShap now available at Capitec and Discovery Bank

Building on the uptake of PayShap among consumers, which saw it reach the 1-million transaction milestone withing six months, Capitec and Discovery Bank have become the latest banks to offer the service to clients. "The PayShap service is fast proving to be a viable,...

Call for entries for the 13th GAP Innovation Competition

Entries are now open for the 13th Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition, run by the Innovation Hub (TIH), which calls on entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers working on ground-breaking technologies to improve government, the private sector...

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High-net-worth individuals embrace cryptocurrencies

Wealthy investors seem to believe that cryptocurrencies are the future of money. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of the deVere Group, an international financial services organisation. The group, which launched the deVere Crypto app earlier this year, asked...

Engaging graduate students through career development

Once students enter university, they tend to be more experienced and confident about their career path and future employment prospects. However, that doesn't mean they have everything figured out. In some ways, graduate students need a higher level of expert support...

Colour King expands digital printing portfolio

Lithographic commercial printing specialist Colour King has launched a new range of high-quality digital printing services with a Xerox Versant 180 digital press from Bytes Document Solutions and XBC-IT. The Versant 180 marks Colour King's further investment into...

How to get the perfect temperature

Whether it's a chilly winter day or a scorcher, the indoor temperature of your home or office can affect your emotional and physical health. Air conditioners have come a long way since the 'window rattlers' of the past, intelligent technology assists in not only...

Tackling the pertinent aspects of GDPR

For businesses around the world, including Africa, the implementation of the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is particularly pertinent. This is because the GDPR applies not only to all states in the EU, but more especially to any...

BPM is dead. Long live BPS.

Over the last few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has started to permeate all markets as organisations across the board have begun looking for ways to harness the value that combining the IoT within other business process management (BPM) initiatives could realise...

Accelerating your digital transformation

Businesses that harness the power of digital are experiencing massive advantages, with growth and efficiency benchmarks often leaping by double- and even triple-digit advances. But while the attainment of digital clearly bears a lot of fruit, getting to that stage is...

Insuretech a boon for early adopters

Soon, there may be facial recognition tech that predicts whether your client is a smoker or not. And soon, your clients will play a bigger role in administering their investments and policies, but they will need even more professional advice as they navigate this...

LG enters medical tech industry

LG Electronics South Africa (LG) has entered the medical technology industry. The organisation will now produce a clinical review monitor, a display compliant with DICOM Part 14 for clinical review applications, as well as surgical monitor for the medical field....

PoPI and GDPR a forgotten essential in HR

The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) in South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, have shone a light on the importance of protecting valuable personal information. However, while the focus has predominantly been...

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Network Support:Providing 1st and 2nd level network-related support. Developing, designing, and supporting network architecture and computer systems infrastructure (routers, switches, access points, firewalls). Duties: Providing 1st and 2nd level support. Support...

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Join a Titan in the Automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Full Stack Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Java 8 and Above. (...

Developer in Test – Western Cape Western Cape

Quality Assurance Engineer - Developer in TestJoin a cutting-edge tech company revolutionizing sporting data!R 600,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsBe part of a leading provider of real-time information and results, committed to transparency and social responsibility....

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Join a Titan in the Automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Full Stack Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Java 8 and Above. (...

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Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Support Engineer to provide 3rd Line Server Support. Description Microsoft Server SupportAssisting with escalations from support engineers.Preventative maintenance (Patch management).Device hardening and...

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Data/Analytics solutions to meet business requirements, while overseeing the complete...

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Senior Java DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 760,000 - R 1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading provider in thier space and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, accuracy, and social impact in the world of sports. This is an...

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