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...

Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026

In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...

Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...

New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children

In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...

Luno debuts tokenised US stocks

Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...

Hybrid working boosts productivity

Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress

South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...

ICT leads SA’s record VC sector

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

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West Africa drives towards digitisation

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 140-million people in Nigeria don't have access to energy. In an effort to address this fundamental challenge, the World Economy Forum (WEF) recently hosted 40 stakeholders from Nigeria's energy and finance...

Why companies should transition to ZTNA and SWG

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, terms like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) are increasingly being bandied about boardroom tables across South Africa. But do...

How to tell if you’re making progress against cybercrime

From news articles to discussions at industry events, numerous examples demonstrate the far-reaching effects of cybercrime on businesses, infrastructure, and national security. By Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at...

Voice traffic interception a serious threat

Voice traffic interception remains a serious threat in a South African corporate world awash with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. According to Anton Potgieter of PBX-over-GSM provider NoPBX: "Every October, we are reminded to use more complex passwords...

Cybersecurity and customer trust an inseparable duo

The digital age has ushered in a new era of the customer experience, where data has become a valuable currency. However, this currency is also coveted by cyber criminals who are constantly seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in the ever-expanding digital marketplace....

What to do when bullying goes digital

Cyberbullying, cyber-attacks, and cybersecurity are rapidly evolving phenomena. Parents, in their quest to safeguard their children from these constantly shifting trends and looming threats, face an arduous challenge. New research reveals that many children are...

The productivity versus employee wellbeing conundrum

Much has changed in the corporate world and business sector over the past three years, with the biggest trigger for the change being the pandemic. It altered the workplace dynamic and resulted in the introduction of hybrid work models. By Norah Sehunoe: executive...

Cyber-awareness education is a change management initiative

As cyber adversaries continue advancing their tactics, organisations around the globe are at greater risk than ever of being breached. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president: global training and technical field enablement at Fortinet According to recent Fortinet research,...

Effective strategies to counter SA’s crime scourge

South Africans face criminal threats on all fronts. Not only does the country currently have the eighth-highest murder rate in the world but last year also ranked fifth of the global cybercrime density list, according to figures released by cybersecurity firm...

Mid-Level Data Integration/Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Design, develop, and maintain efficient data integration pipelines and workflows. Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move and prepare data for analysis and reporting. Identify, analyse, and resolve data flow or integration issues in a timely manner....

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an accomplished Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join their forward-thinking IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering global projects that combine cutting-edge cloud technologies,...

MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...

Business Analyst

Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...

Python Dev (focus: Cloud & Splunk) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client who is booming in the automotive space seeks an expert Developer in the Python, cloud and Splunk environment for a long-term venture in the Gauteng area.What you will be doing:· Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.· Provide 2nd and 3rd...

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