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 skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

Unemployment stats reflect market pressures

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2026, released yesterday by Stats SA, points to an unemployment rate now standing at 32,7%. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG, points out that employment, like GDP, tends to fluctuate seasonally, so some...

April vehicle sales strongest in over a decade

New vehicle sales in 2026 continued their positive trend in April, with 47 979 units sold. This makes April’s the best figure since 2013, according to the latest figures distributed by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. This represents a remarkable performance...

Migration gains are at risk

Access to safe and regular migration pathways continues to support economic growth and development worldwide, according to a new report from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The World Migration Report 2026 shows that restricting these pathways does...

R520m bursary scheme aims to help 5 200 students

An ambitious new R520-million university bursary scheme will help 5 200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100...

How do the world’s largest diamonds form?

The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular, resorbed (CLIPPIRs) – form have remained poorly understood. A University of Cape Town-led (UCT) study by the...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery

The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains

Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...

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Vibe coders are like doctors

By Barry Buck - Apple quietly blocked updates for popular vibe coding apps like Replit this week, locking the peasants out of the walled garden. The king doesn’t want commoners building apps on apps installed from his kingdom – which makes you wonder why they bothered...

Westcon brings Infoblox platform to SA

Kathy Gibson reports - Westcon has introduced Infoblox to the South African market, and will make it available through its network of reseller partners. Justin Olivier, sales manager: SADC at Infoblox, explains that Infoblox’s core message is to simplify and secure...

Kaspersky and AFRIPOL conduct joint cybersecurity training

As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unpacking the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat hunting...

Lauren Potgieter is new country manager for Infobip SA

Lauren Potgieter has been appointed as country manager for Infobip South Africa. Potgieter brings over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience, and global operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and...

Recognising supply chain excellence amid global disruption

At a time when global supply chains are facing extraordinary disruption, the 2026 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) will recognise and celebrate organisations across Africa that are demonstrating resilience, innovation and leadership in navigating an...

Ricoh SA bets on partner-led distribution in evolving print market

The office print market has been changing for more than a decade. Declining print volumes, hybrid work and the shift to digital document workflows have forced manufacturers to rethink how they operate. Increasingly, vendors are moving away from direct sales toward...

TTRO and UBU launch immersive Red Horizon platform

The Training Room Online (TTRO) and UBU have launched Red Horizon, an AI powered 3D strategic simulation designed to transform how organisations, universities, and leadership teams learn, practice decision-making, and build future-ready skills. Red Horizon combines...

Modernising banking and insurance for Africa’s digital economy

The future of digital banking and insurance in Africa is being shaped by forces that are transforming how people access, use and trust financial services. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and CMT lead for Accenture, South Africa A growing mobile-first population...

Why service desks are becoming business risk points

Most South African organisations rely on IT to keep operations moving. Systems must be available, devices must work, and connectivity must be reliable. Gerrit Pienaar, regional manager at IPT Yet in many businesses, IT service management still operates as a reactive...

Microsoft Specialist – Durbanville (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A South African company operating in the energy, oil, and gas sector is seeking an experienced Microsoft Specialist to take ownership of the administration, governance, and ongoing optimisation of their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic team and drive business transformation through effective requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and solution delivery.Role PurposeThe successful candidate will enable business change by...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic team and drive business transformation through effective requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and solution delivery.Role PurposeThe successful candidate will enable business change by...

Junior IT Technician – Remote Remote

My client who is well established within the sport, leisure and wellness industry based in Woodmead is searching for a well presented and knowledgeable Junior IT Technician to provide user support and customer service on all applications and platforms to agreed SLA's...

Mobile Developer

Build, test and deploy mobile apps using React NativeBuild, test and deploy web portals using React JS (Typescript)Support existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Build, test and deploy mobile apps using React NativeBuild, test and deploy web portals using React JS (Typescript)Support existing and develop new functionality and componentsUnderstand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine...

Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure)

The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...

Senior Network Engineer (Specialising in Cisco ACI)

The main purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage network infrastructure solutions and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) within the company GroupDETAILED DESCRIPTIONDesign and build network infrastructure solutions and ACI that align...

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