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 ransomware reckoning demands urgent action

South Africa is under siege - not by tanks or drones, but by ransomware. Brendan Widlake, regional director at Veeam Software South Africa From hospitals to banking to government departments, cyberattacks are exposing just how fragile our digital infrastructure really...

MacOS infostealer campaign abuses ChatGPT’s chat-sharing feature

Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malware campaign that uses paid Google search ads and shared conversations on the official ChatGPT website to trick Mac users into running a command that installs the AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) infostealer and a...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

Security and resilience key to Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry  (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...

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4IR technology makes business sense for IM&E manufacturers

The pace of technology change keeps accelerating, not just in the manufacturing sector, but across industry sectors globally. By Johan du Toit, strategic sales executive for Syspro Africa Machines are faster, more powerful and more sophisticated than ever, and this...

What you still need to understand about ransomware attacks

Ransomware has dominated the security conversation in recent years. But despite this, many people and organisations still don't understand how these attacks unfold. By Rick Vanover, senior director of product strategy at Veeam Software Ransomware attacks don't happen...

Putting you in control with the power of consent

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...

Keep your ERP and enhance it with cloud services

Your ERP is the beating technology heart of your business. When an ERP is disrupted, it affects everything. Modifications and upgrades are expensive and time-consuming. Success is not guaranteed. Yet established ERPs are increasingly becoming barriers, slowing modern...

Best-practice cybersecurity playbook essential for all businesses

The concept of a crisis and how to manage it isn't foreign to anyone running a business. Something untoward happens, it affects the business and then there are a host of effects ranging from revenue loss, reputation management and compliance questions. By Richard...

The environmental toll of e-waste

Old appliances and other electrical items that will be replaced with Black Friday deals can pose a threat to the environment if they are not discarded properly. This warning is raised by the non-profit organisation Circular Energy. According to Circular Energy,...

Data quality essential in training ChatGPT, says PBT Group

It is approaching a year since OpenAI launched ChatGPT to the public, with adoption rates skyrocketing at an unprecedented pace. By February 2023, Reuters reported an estimated 100-million active users. Fast forward to September and the ChatGPT Web site has attracted...

Datacentrix recertifies for HP Amplify Impact

Datacentrix has achieved recertification as an HP Amplify Impact Partner, a programme that is centred on climate action, human rights and digital equality. "Our position as an HP Amplify Impact Partner reaffirms Datacentrix's commitment to sustainable business...

AI and the law …

AI and chatbots are starting to make real inroads into the daily lives of South African law practitioners and students, mirroring the way their global peers are embracing the opportunities provided by this advancement. However, legal professionals must take care to...

This is why your WiFi needs to be secure

We all know that public WiFi networks are less secure because you have no idea who else is using them or who set them up. By Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi at Vox But how secure is your home WiFi network? Have you taken the time to check that the necessary...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Junior DevOps Engineer plays a supporting role in the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated systems and infrastructure. The incumbent assists senior team members with CI/CD pipeline setup, cloud configuration, and system...

Intermediate Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role:The Mid-Level System Support Engineer is responsible for managing and resolving complex system issues across hardware and software platforms. This role focuses on improving system performance and reliability, implementing upgrades and patches, and...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This role ensures that all project objectives align with organizational goals, budgets, and timelines while...

Principal Functional Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...

BI / Reporting Specialist

Seeking a highly skilled BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years' experience as a SQL Specialist / BI / Reporting AnalystStrong SQL / T-SQL development and...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile)

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) Fully Remote! Ready to take the next step in your developer career and lead real app builds from concept to launch? This is a hands-on role where you will design, develop, test, and deploy...

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