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...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

Registration open for Capture the Flag competition

Kaspersky has opened registration for its new  Kaspersky{CTF} Capture the Flag competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with...

Tech brands are top phishing targets

Microsoft retained its position as the most targeted brand in the second quarter of 2025, appearing in 25% of all phishing attempts. This is according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2025 from Check Point Research (CPR), outlining the brands most...

Urgent action needed to stem R5,3bn in telecom fraud

Telecom fraud is costing South Africa an estimated R5,3-billion every year – and urgent national action needs to be taken. This is the headline finding from the 2025 Sector Report released today by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), which paints a...

How AI PCs are being used in the workplace

With AI PC adoption gaining ground, Intel has released its AI PC Global report that examines how the technology is unlocking innovation. Among the findings are that businesses are already well-versed in the productivity gains that AI delivers for tasks like search...

Google AI scores a gold at maths Olympiad

An AI model has won a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) one of the world’s longest-running and most prestigious competitions for young mathematicians. Each country taking part is represented by six elite, pre-university mathematicians who...

Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and well-being in early adulthood. This is according to a global study of more than 100 000 young people, published yesterday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities The...

Acer Africa partners with TVR Distribution

Acer Africa has announced a strengthened partnership with TVR Distribution, a key technology distributor and channel partner in the African market. Through this partnership, TVR will distribute a selected range of Acer laptops and monitors, spanning consumer,...

ExoMars parachutes are ready for Martian deployment

The most complex parachute system to ever deploy on Mars has successfully slowed down an ExoMars mock-up landing platform for a safe touchdown on Earth. A stratospheric helium balloon lifted a dummy descent module and released it above the Arctic Circle at an altitude...

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Sustain talent through employee wellbeing

In the milieu of the modern workplace, where creativity, collaboration, and caffeine-powered brainstorming sessions reign supreme, mental health is the mechanism that keeps everything in motion, write Joshua Mills, talent manager, and Alison Palmer, head of human...

RS unveils Better World product range

RS South Africa has announced the launch of its Better World product range. A major focus of the range is on products that save energy or water and cut CO2 emissions, thereby helping its customers to reduce their environmental impacts and help tackle climate change....

Innovation without disruption resonates with SA enterprises

Avaya's South African customers face the same challenges in moving to the cloud, and many of them have bought into the company's phased approach. Brett Butler, country manager of Avaya South Africa, points out that many of Avaya's largest customers in the financial...

How to deal with disputes in the Metaverse

Given the multi-faceted nature of the Metaverse, the disputes that could arise are limitless. It is therefore important that dispute resolution mechanisms that will be used in dealing with Metaverse-related disputes are agile enough to account for a new legal...

Dell extends Apex portfolio for a simplified cloud experience

Dell Technologies has announced several new products and enhancements to its exciting APEX portfolio of infrastructure, platforms and solutions, all delivered as-a-Service. * PowerFlex 4.5 - PowerFlex software-defined infrastructure offers agility, including the...

Cisco unveils Webex AI strategy

At WebexOne, Cisco announced a new AI strategy for Webex that will improve communication and collaboration. Unlike AI offerings that solely focus on text or documents, Webex will use real-time communications for audio and video to solve everyday challenges, such as...

Harness soft skills for digital transformation

With digital transformation initiatives in throttle across many South African organisations, a vital cog that many often overlook is to nurture soft skills to make their strategies pay off. Digital transformation is the process whereby companies embed technologies...

Executives need to protect themselves against social media scammers

With the rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to lure...

Overcome contract management challenges

Every business depends on a web of relationships with numerous suppliers, service providers, advisors, clients, business partners, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders to carry out its operations. In turn, the conditions, benefits, and responsibilities...

The crucial nexus of data governance and GRC

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) cannot be overstated. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management It is disheartening to witness short sightedness when it comes to the perspective on governance. Many...

Data Centre Engineer

Are you a highly analytical, self-motivated Data Center Engineer with a passion for server hardware, meticulous cabling, and operational excellence? Our team is looking for a results-driven individual to join us in supporting servers at our customer's state-of-the-art...

Senior Data Engineer / Analyst with BPM

To define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurv (responsible for overseeing South Africa's exchange control regulations) Identify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating models Interpret and implement industry process...

Senior Database Administrator

Role DescriptionThe Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and performance optimisation of the company's databases, particularly those supporting Alchemy and the murex pilot. This role ensures data integrity,...

Data Centre Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg

Are you a highly analytical, self-motivated Data Center Engineer with a passion for server hardware, meticulous cabling, and operational excellence? Our team is looking for a results-driven individual to join us in supporting servers at our customer's state-of-the-art...

Senior Data Engineer / Analyst with BPM – Gauteng Pretoria

To define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurv (responsible for overseeing South Africa's exchange control regulations) Identify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating models Interpret and implement industry process...

Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role DescriptionThe Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and performance optimisation of the company's databases, particularly those supporting Alchemy and the murex pilot. This role ensures data integrity,...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Intermediate Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and deploying machine learning solutions that support data-driven decision-making and business objectives. The role requires strong technical expertise in model development, pipeline...

Oracle Functional Consultant

Provide Oracle support and maintenance for a FSD Oracle division in support of Organisation: (Projects, Programmes, new Demands and Support)- Backfill Support the unit in fulling it's mandate of providing support for Oracle financial suite of modules throughout the...

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