Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

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...

SOLA Group starts construction on hybrid solar and battery project

SOLA Group has achieved financial close on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300MW (435MWp) solar PV facility with 660MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project is the...

Not using tax-free savings leaves millions on the table

With the tax year ending this week (28 February), new data from online tax platform TaxTim reveals a costly blind spot among South Africans. While 48% of TaxTim users have opened tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), the average annual contribution is just R14 171 —...

SA company among winners of 2025 G20 TechSprint challenge

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have announced the winners of the 2025 G20 TechSprint challenge on trust and integrity in scalable and open finance. Hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the 2025 G20 TechSprint...

SMEs aspire to sustainability, but obstacles abound

Sage’s SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition among small businesses, but warns that slow progress on finance and reporting risks is leaving millions behind and putting global net-zero...

Trade can power climate ambition

Trade can be a powerful policy to achieving the Paris Agreement, the 2015 global accord under which all nations pledged to limit warming to well below 2 °C, pursue efforts to 1.5 °C, and submit updated national climate plans every five years. This is according to the...

Teraco, NAPAfrica accelerate the continent’s digital transformation

Teraco has introduced a new API for its Africa Cloud Exchange (ACX) enabling partners to automate cloud connectivity and enhance hybrid and multi-cloud performance across Africa. At the same time, NAPAfrica has reached a major milestone of 6Tbps of traffic and 680...

Cassava doubles down on AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – Cassava is using the first batch of 12 000 Nvidia GPUs it has secured to build the first of five African AI factories in Cape Town. This week, the group has also been appointed as Africa’s first preferred Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), adding to...

SARB becomes 50% shareholder in PayInc

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has subscribed to a 50% shareholding in PayInc, previously known as BankservAfrica. Concurrently, Capitec and Investec have subscribed as direct shareholders of PayInc.  In a related transaction, Access Bank, African Bank,...

Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa

As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...

What’s needed to develop AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...

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Safeguard your business in an evolving digital landscape

As cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and sophistication, businesses in 2024 must remain more vigilant than ever to safeguard their sensitive data and financial assets. With cyber risks advancing alongside technological progression, cybersecurity can no...

Huawei takes eKit on the road

Huawei South Africa and its growing network of channel partners are gearing up to accelerate local small and medium enterprise (SMEs) digital transformation with the Huawei eKit portfolio. This emerged during Huawei’s first eKit Annual Summit for South African...

More than 1 100 entries for FNB App of the Year

The FNB App of the Year has concluded its 72-hour hackathon, showcasing more than 1 100 innovative app concepts from talented young developers and entrepreneurs nationwide. Omelele Mmbo, FNB business development head, says: “FNB is thrilled to support these young...

Cisco unveils new partner program

Cisco has announced what it is calling the most significant evolution of its industry-leading partner program in nearly three decades. The new Cisco 360 Partner Program is designed to accelerate the value partners bring to customers by better addressing their rapidly...

EFTCorp, Visa partner to bolster African fintech growth

EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a five-year partnership aimed at growing Africa’s digital payments landscape through enhanced financial inclusion by introducing advanced payment solutions across the continent. Fintechs across Africa are invited to...

Get the upper hand in the cybersecurity arms race

Cybersecurity is an integral part of modern business. It’s also constantly changing, evolving with the cyberthreats it is meant to combat. From being a solid defensive wall protecting an organisation’s digital assets, cybersecurity today is best imagined as a rapidly...

How easy is it to use your accounting software platform?

It is projected that the global accounting software market will grow to around R660-billion by 2033. The automation of accounting procedures and financial activities across industries has completely changed the international business landscape. In most large...

Unlocking the future of connectivity

Passpoint and Open Roaming can bridge the gap in South Africa’s spectrum battle, writes Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA). The battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is heating up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the...

How FIs can stay ahead with advanced digital verification methods

Digital onboarding and real-time transactions are key to delivering a slick customer experience for financial services in today’s age. Yet this world of open trading has created gaps for financial criminals, including money launderers, terrorist financiers and...

Is GenAI overhyped?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in particular, have captured the imagination of the world with an ability to create new content, including text, images, videos, and code as well as interpretations of existing data and content. By Anthony Willis,...

Data Scientist

This is an exciting career opportunity for someone with a Masters degree in Data Science or studying towards this. Someone with the ability to work with complex data sets and with strong problem solving skills, Desired Skills: Innovation Continuous Improvement Data...

Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)

Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)Build and scale modern communication platforms with real-world impactPretoria (office-based) | R30 000 - R40 000 About Our ClientOur client is a communications software company delivering scalable messaging and communication...

Analyst – Junior Men

Purpose of the job:To provide advanced video analysis, live insights, and professional data reporting that meaningfully influence coaching decisions and player development. To operate with precision, speed, and technical competence, ensuring the team has the...

Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role & Responsibilities:You will be part of a feature team responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Understanding business requirements and preparing AS-IS and TO-BE documentation. Obtaining sign-off for functional and/or technical design documents....

Analyst – Junior Men – Western Cape Plattekloof 1

Purpose of the job:To provide advanced video analysis, live insights, and professional data reporting that meaningfully influence coaching decisions and player development. To operate with precision, speed, and technical competence, ensuring the team has the...

Senior SQL Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

Field Technician

Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Company OverviewFirst Fire is an ASIB-listed Supervising...

Senior SQL Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

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