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...
Taxpayers’ 142 days of work for the government is officially over!
Here’s a faint glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel that South Africa’s already beleaguered taxpayers can latch on to - the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has officially announced that today (22 May) is Tax Freedom Day for 2026. This means the average South African...
Spain calls for social media ban for children
As European governments toughen up on online safely, Spain plans to implement a social media ban for children. The country could press social media platforms to prevent children under 16 years of age from accessing their site – and willhold executives accountable for...
Kaspersky uncovers hidden attack chains in Notepad ++ compromise
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain compromise targeted a government organisation in the Philippines, a financial institution in El Salvador, an IT service provider in Vietnam, and individuals across three countries...
Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification
By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...
IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions
IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...
Crypto plunges from record highs
Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...
These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...
Huang predicts an era of everything as a virtual twin
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Dassault Systèmes CEO Pascal Daloz have laid out a blueprint for industrial AI rooted in physics-based “world models” — systems designed to simulate products, factories and even biological systems before they’re built....
Global memory, storage shortages hit SA tech prices
The on-going global memory and storage shortage has had a measurable impact on pricing across the South African technology market. Mahomed Cassim, CEO of Esquire, notes that the current shortage is being driven largely by structural shifts in global demand rather than...
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As the UK government prepares to implement mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) regulations set to take effect on 1 January 2025, Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) is calling on businesses to proactively assess their invoicing processes and adopt...
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People before patterns
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Huawei Cloud enables digital growth
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Nutanix leads in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Nutanix is positioned furthest in vision among all vendors in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms. Nutanix believes this recognition is due to the company’s strong vision for an enterprise storage platform that unifies unstructured...
Make business communication more effective in 2025
We’ve seen a number of consumer trends in 2024 shape how businesses connect with their customers. These range from how people shop to how they expect to be served By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom Adapting to these and ensuring that your business keeps pace...
The central role of IoT and 5G in sustainable economic growth
As Africa races to meet the 17 objectives outlined in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 target, it’s clear that traditional solutions to longstanding problems are no longer good enough. By Rami Osman, director for business...
Automation is the future of printing – for reasons that may surprise
Automation tends to excite people because it is seen as the answer to many problems or the source of many others. The local printing industry tends to be wary of automation but if it is approached with a clear plan, it can be a rising tide that lifts all boats....
Face your fears and land the compensation you deserve
Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The anxiety surrounding the mere idea of having the conversation can be so debilitating, that this important act of self-advocacy often...
Cybersecurity Solutions Architect/Sales Engineer (Presales) – Gauteng Gauteng
The Cybersecurity Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, architecting and enabling cutting edge cybersecurity solutions across the companies partner and vendor ecosystem. This role plays a strategic technical leadership function guiding partners, supporting...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React / Angular / Node.js) – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A tactical and inspired digital advertising agency based in Johannesburg is seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with 3–5 years' experience to join their agile and collaborative team.This role is ideal for a hands-on developer who enjoys working...
Senior Business Analyst
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Senior Java Developer
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business Analysis, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Project Management or...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...
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Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...
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