Africa could unlock potential with AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa, rich in culture and human potential, is standing at the cusp of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Large language models, blockchain, and the Internet of Things all hold out immense potential to propel...
In Africa, poor infrastructure is compounded by operational inefficiencies
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Infrastructure gaps inhibit access for hundreds of millions of unconnected Africans – but the bigger issue is our inability to orchestrate the networks that we do have. That’s the word from Funke Opeke, MD of MainOne,...
IoT spending to surpass $1trn by 2026
Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to be $805,7-billion in 2023, an increase of 10,6% over 2022, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide. Investments in the IoT ecosystem are...
IT spend on global banking, investment to hit $652bn
Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to total $652,1-billion in 2023, an increase of 8,1% from 2022, according to Gartner. Spending on software will see the largest growth with an increase of 13,5% this year. "Current economic headwinds...
131 years needed to close the gender equality gap
Gender parity globally has recovered to pre-Covid-19 levels, but the pace of change has stagnated as converging crises slow progress, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2023. The report finds that the overall gender gap has closed by 0,3...
Digitalisation key for increased manufacturing output
Local manufacturing output has increased by 3,4% year on year, according to the Manufacturing: Production and Sales report recently released by Statistics South Africa. While this is a step in the right direction following a protracted spell of subdued activity, it is...
Climate crisis changes parental decisions on purchasing, careers, family size
Parents are taking serious action due to climate change, from everyday decisions to long-term family planning. A study from HP conducted by Morning Consult among parents in India, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and US found that 91% of parents are concerned about the...
Global in-app purchase spend set to jump
Last year mobile phone users worldwide spent almost $205-billion on in-app purchases - the highest value in the app market's history. This figure is set to grow by around 12% year-over-year and hit $231-billion in 2023 as millions of people continue spending more...
AMD expands commercial portfolio
AMD has announced its new Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors, bringing advanced and power efficient x86 processors to more premium Windows 11 business laptops and mobile workstations. With "Zen 4" architecture, AMD RDNA 3 integrated graphics, AMD PRO...
25 African startups for Google startup fund
Google for Startups (GfS) has announced the 25 African-based startups selected for this year's $4-million Black Founders Fund. The Black Founders Fund, now in its third year, aims to help tackle systemic racial inequality in venture capital (VC) funding by providing...
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Cosmos of Photography contest opens soon
Canon is accepting entries for the 41st edition of its New Cosmos of Photography 2018 competition from 18 April. The New Cosmos of Photography is open to entrants globally and is Canon's cultural project to discover, nurture and support new photographers. Since its...
Lebara, WorldRemit partner on African transactions
Lebara and WorldRemit have entered into a strategic partnership making WorldRemit the global money transfer partner of Lebara, including transfers to over 40 African countries. The deal allows over 3-million Lebara Mobile and Lebara Money users to use WorldRemit's...
Naked uses AI to change insurance
Insurance start-up Naked has launched with an AI-based car insurance offering. Rebuilt for social good, the new product puts customers in control of their insurance and saves them money. Naked's car insurance offering has been built on three core principles: ensure a...
The impact of digitalisation on African growth
As African organisations undergo digital transformation, understanding this massive shift and how to harness it, will be vital for organisations across the continent. According to Mandla Mbonambi, founding CEO of Africonology, increased access to information, new ways...
IFC launches employability advisory program
In many emerging markets, unemployment rates for tertiary education graduates can be as high as 30%, a result of mismatches in skills offered by education institutions and job market needs. The IFC Employability Tool will help institutions to provide better...
Securing the enterprise cloud
Enterprises across the board are turning to the cloud to leverage the benefits. Reduced costs, speed, agility, pay-as-you-use, and on-demand, are all compelling reasons to jump on the cloud bandwagon. However, cloud security is still a major concern for organisations,...
Fraud, corruption fight needs to get proactive
Organisations are not immune to the devastating consequences of fraud and corruption. Nowadays, organisations are under threat from a host of risks including procurement fraud and cybercrime. Zaakir Mohamed, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker...
GE tests desulphurisation at Kusile
GE's Steam Power business has successfully completed tests for performance of Unit 1, of the Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation Plant (WFGD) at Eskom's Kusile newly built plant, the first air quality control system of its kind in Africa. The WFGD Plant will be the cleanest...
Sharp launches Joburg trade hub
Sharp has launched a new subsidiary and an Experience Centre in Johannesburg to service the greater Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Direct distribution from the OEM to southern Africa now means SADC countries will have access to a wider range of...
Get to grips with international due diligence
The financial and reputational repercussions of negative third-party exposure are burdens no company wants to bare but numerous international scandals have shown just how possible these scenarios are. As complex as it may be to safeguard against third-party threats on...
Low Code Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Low Code Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...
Project Manager – Gauteng
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Technical Coordinator (Coffee Industry)
Our client is looking for a Technical Coordinator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior administration role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in an...
Power BI Developer
Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...
Project Manager – Gauteng – Gauteng Kempton Park
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Technical Coordinator (Coffee Industry) – Gauteng Modderfontein
Our client is looking for a Technical Coordinator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior administration role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in an...
Power BI Developer – Gauteng Melrose
Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...
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