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 holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both

Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...

Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade

Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...

Role of education key for risk management

Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...

Musk threatens Apple lawsuit

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...

Checkers trials smart trolleys

Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...

Southern African private equity bouncing back

Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...

Longer-term vehicle financing takes off

Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...

The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls

As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...

Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...

US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel

The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...

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SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding

South African households can reduce their dependence on the national grid by tapping into the abundant potential of solar energy, writes Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy Solar. South Africans faced a dark 2023 with a record-breaking 332 days of load...

NTT and Red Hat fuel AI analysis at the edge

As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, NTT and Red Hat, in collaboration with Nvidia and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution to enhance and extend the potential for real-time artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis at the...

Deel to acquire PaySpace

Global HR company Deel is acquiring Africa's PaySpace for an undisclosed amount, in one of Deel's largest acquisitions to date. PaySpace has more than 20 years of payroll technology experience, providing payroll engines and HR services in 44 countries across Europe,...

Duxbury launches next-gen solar-powered switches

Duxbury Networking has introduced its range of Solar Unmanaged switches designed for both commercial and industrial use, and targeting applications in businesses and home offices. The solar-powered switches, the DUX106SPS5A and DUX106SPS15A models, are ideal for any...

SaaS evolution and innovation to accelerate in 2024

The software-as-a-service (SaaS) space is set for strong growth, with Gartner estimating that the value of the market will grow from around $204-billion in 2023 to nearly $244 billion in 2024. Relentless advances in technology, along with businesses' appetite for...

Debunking myths in finance and ERP

The business world is getting more complex daily, and the availability of information can be overwhelming. Worse, it can lead to many myths and misconceptions that can easily cloud your judgment. By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape When it comes to finance and enterprise...

Niche ISPs could lead in collaborative innovation

In the dynamic landscape of South Africa's ICT industry, shared services are emerging as a transformative force, empowering niche Internet service providers (ISPs) to unlock innovation and efficiency through collaboration. This sets the stage for a new era of growth...

Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies

IFC and Solcon Capital have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying and nurturing investment opportunities in the deep tech sector within India and South Africa, with the goal of propelling the digital economy in these burgeoning markets. Under the...

ERP Analyst – Western Cape Observatory

Introduction Do you have Experience as an ERP Analyst, if so we require your expertise, for an amazing role available in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa Duties & Responsibilities Internal support and assistance to end-usersTroubleshootingMore details to be...

Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are on the look out for a Business Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This role offers the chance to design,...

Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Business Analyst at PG Group

PG GlassPG Glass is the leading supplier of auto glass and building glass replacement services in Southern Africa. Over 110 Fitment Centres are available to replace or repair auto glass, PG Glass Medic® chip repair, windscreen wipers, TempSecure windows and replace...

Business Analyst at PG Group – Remote Remote

PG GlassPG Glass is the leading supplier of auto glass and building glass replacement services in Southern Africa. Over 110 Fitment Centres are available to replace or repair auto glass, PG Glass Medic® chip repair, windscreen wipers, TempSecure windows and replace...

Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: To manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodologies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES• Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if...

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