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...

SA’s youth ‘apply technology with purpose to lived reality’

South Africa requires some unique solutions throughout every level of its society to deal with its most pressing social and economic challenges – and the top finalists in the Huawei Developer Competition Code4Mzansi look to have come up with some. Solutions geared...

Families neglect to secure devices

On International Day of Families observed today (15 May), a global Kaspersky study reveals that while 55% of respondents from South Africa talk about online safety, only 33% secure all their family devices – highlighting the need for proactivity from family digital...

Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds

Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...

Data breaches continue to hit SA users

Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29%...

Supply shock hits IT distribution

IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE. Findings from Context’s latest ‘META report’ (Middle East Turkey and Africa)...

Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept

Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...

Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day

World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...

More than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number

To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analysed 231-million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that...

Why your password may not be good enough

The first Thursday of May each year marks World Password Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence...

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Africa is showing how digital assets work

This year, the digital asset industry will no longer be divided by ideology, but by execution. By Lasbery Chioma Oludimu: vice-president of global operations and MD of Yellow Card Nigeria The question will not be whether digital assets belong in the financial system,...

Endeavor SA closes R230m Harvest Fund III

Endeavor South Africa has announced the close of Harvest Fund III at R230-million. This venture fund brings together both entrepreneurs and institutional investors focused on backing and scaling the next generation of high-growth technology businesses across South...

New CEO for Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Florian Kellenberger as the new CEO of Siemens Mobility South Africa. With more than 23 years of experience at Siemens, Kellenberger previsouly served as head of operations for rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility...

Rustenburg, Orbit TVET strengthen skills development partnership

Rustenburg Local Municipality and Orbit TVET College have strengthened their working relationship through a collaborative skills development programme aimed at upskilling municipal employees with accredited training. The initiative follows an internal skills...

Agricultural innovation can buffer global shocks from the Iran war

The war in the Persian Gulf is already being felt far beyond the region, reflected in rising fertilizer prices in rural India and in the shifting planting decisions of farmers across Africa and well beyond. By Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the International...

Kelvin Nhlapo confirmed as GM of IITPSA

The board of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) has announced that Kelvin Nhlapo has been appointed GM of the IITPSA with effect from 1 April 2026. Nhlapo joined the IITPSA as head of business development in 2019, and was appointed...

Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world

South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...

The cracks in the password wall

For years, passwords stood as the first - and often only - line of defence between users and cybercriminals. Yet as attacks became more sophisticated, this once-reliable shield turned into a vulnerability, writes Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect:...

War, oil and SA supply chains

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be spared. Disruptions to energy markets, maritime shipping routes and...

Compliance is key to hiring remotely without the risk

A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid / CPT based Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile EnvironmentsOverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Project...

Senior Business Analyst

Experience: Certified BA with over 7 years of experience:Retail experienceOmni/Ecommerce experience (advantageous)SAP modules experience: SAP Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud (advantageous)Agile/Waterfall experienceWorked on multiple projects.Key tasks (not limited to):...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

Experience: Certified BA with over 7 years of experience:Retail experienceOmni/Ecommerce experience (advantageous)SAP modules experience: SAP Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud (advantageous)Agile/Waterfall experienceWorked on multiple projects.Key tasks (not limited to):...

Python Developer at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...

Python Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...

Graduate Software Engineer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:ARE you a Top calibre Graduate Developer with a relevant university degree? Then a leading Multinational Corporation in the Skincare industry wants you to join its Development team where you will help contribute to the ongoing build of a web-based ERP...

Graduate Software Engineer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ARE you a Top calibre Graduate Developer with a relevant university degree? Then a leading Multinational Corporation in the Skincare industry wants you to join its Development team where you will help contribute to the ongoing build of a web-based ERP...

Scrum Master

The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....

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