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...

Data and fintech growth push MTN subscribers to 307,2m

MTN delivered a robust 2025 performance, led by led by improved commercial performance from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The group has grown its customer base by 5,6% to 307,2-million, with active data customers up 9,4% to 172,6-million and Mobile Money (MoMo) monthly...

AI initiatives aim to support air cargo operations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value...

Data streaming investment adds commercial value

Large organisations in the US and Europe are already achieving significant value from their investment in data streaming. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor that questioned 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with annual...

US consumer tech revenue to hit $565bn in 2026

As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its US Consumer Technology Industry Forecast showing the industry is projected to reach $565-billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3,7%...

IT professionals are open to Cyber Immunity

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky reveals a growing shift toward proactive security strategies, particularly the adoption of Secure...

IBM renews Wimbledon partnership

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal of their long-standing technology partnership. From the launch of the Wimbledon website in 1995 and the mobile application in 2009, to the first integration of enhanced AI-powered solutions...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

How AI cybersecurity could play out in 2026

Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities...

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Cyber resilience matters now more than ever

South Africa is facing a particularly high prevalence of cyberattacks, emphasising the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in the region, writes Brett Skinner, business unit manager: cyber resilience at Datacentrix. The increasing sophistication of these...

Emerging trends in SA’s digital payment landscape

In recent years, the way consumers, financial service providers and retailers handle payments has undergone a significant transformation. By Jason Sive, CEO of Mobicred and RCS Digital Executive The aggressive rate at which digital solutions are being adopted in South...

Poor audits can lead to costly non-compliance

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its material irregularities process, the Auditor-General of South Africa...

How IT leaders can achieve more with less

IT leaders today are confronted with a paradox. They are expected to drive business innovation, ensure cybersecurity resilience, and deliver seamless digital solutions - yet they must achieve all this with shrinking budgets, limited resources, and an overburdened...

Unlock business value through intelligent connectivity

Seamless connectivity has become a strategic enabler for organisations across industry sectors, writes Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at inq SA. The pervasiveness of the cloud, the realities of hybrid working, and the availability of more extensive digital...

A new way to look at cloud optimisation

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said: “We co-evolve with our tools. So, we invent new tools, and then our tools change us”. By Richard Vester, managing executive: EMEA AWS practice at iOCO The cloud is a perfect example of this, drastically altering organisational...

Tarsus Distribution takes on Canon’s  consumer print portfolio

Canon has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an authorised distributor of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across SADC. Tarsus Distribution will now distribute Canon’s Pixma, Maxify, and i-Sensys printers, along with associated consumables. These products...

Insights on AI-enabled cybercrime

Over the last year, discussions about AI-enabled cybercrime have shifted from speculation about impacts to real-world observations, writes Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at Fortinet. Malicious actors continue to...

How real-time payments are transforming the economy

South Africa’s real-time payments landscape is transforming, with PayShap leading the charge. Built on the Rapid Payments Programme (RPP) rails, PayShap has emerged as a key product driving digital transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and accelerating the...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

Role SummaryThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability, market and telemetry solutions. In addition, the SBA will act as the key linkage between business stakeholders, project...

Senior Software Engineer (Team Lead) – Remote Remote

About the RoleTo play a key role in leading the development and implementation of complex software projects. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, guiding the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You'll collaborate...

BI Developer (Power BI, Sage Integration) LW

Techstack: BI Development, PowerBI, Sage HR, TimeXtender (Nice to have), SSIS, TSQL, SQL, SSRS, ETL, Integration knowledge, Data Analysis (Know how) Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions...

Business Architect

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities and architecture blueprints.Capability Mapping: Develop and maintain strategic business capability maps, value streams, and stakeholder maps.Governance...

Business Analyst (CH1202)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

Business Architect – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities and architecture blueprints.Capability Mapping: Develop and maintain strategic business capability maps, value streams, and stakeholder maps.Governance...

Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

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