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...

Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds

Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...

Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029

The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...

SA’s procurement problem isn’t cost – it’s capability

A new global report from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global professional body for procurement and supply with a presence in over 180 countries, has revealed a fundamental shift in how organisations manage procurement, with...

Warehouses as we know them are about to change

By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as “robot-centric” facilities, with humans being optional, according to Gartner. As warehouse workers become less willing to perform manual tasks, many organisations will be challenged to sustain...

Yo-yoing oil price threatens African airlines and agriculture

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has told delegates to Semafor World Economy in Washington that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to...

AMD collaborates with France to expand its National Strategy for AI

AMD and the French government have announced plans to deepen collaboration in support of France’s National Strategy for AI aimed at accelerating local AI innovation, expanding access to open and advanced compute resources for the local AI ecosystem, and strengthening...

Iran eases some Internet restrictions

As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...

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AI infrastructure is racing ahead

Imagine a tiny delivery robot navigating a hotel in Tokyo, riding elevators and negotiating its way alone through corridors to deliver a package to the 35th floor. “This is a striking example of how technology can seamlessly interact with the real world - something...

Rethinking readiness in an age of uncertainty

South African businesses are operating in a period of structural change. By Richard Perez, founding director of the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town In his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R1-trillion...

Testing that changes the game

Software testing is a critical part of the software and product development cycle. For years, quality assurance (QA) has been the final gate before a release, a functional validation that the code is ready to go to market. Today, however, despite a growing need for...

R800bn at stake: The urgency of SARS tax modernisation

In his State of the Nation address on 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out several bold strategies to underpin South Africa’s growth and development – expensive strategies that are likely to apply pressure on the government’s fiscus. By Shannon...

Luno launches crypto and tokenised stocks bundle

Crypto platform Luno has launched what it believes to be South Africa’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single...

Leadership development matters for retaining top local talent

As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. By Mark Watt, partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development...

Protect the 2026 balance sheet by fixing tech spend

If you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear: we are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom, writes Evan Berger, CEO of Go Rentals....

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI Agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift...

How SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies From Salesforce to Workday, Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration,...

Senior Web Developer

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PMO Analyst

The PMO Analyst will provide structured administrative, analytical, and coordination support within the Information Technology function to enable the successful delivery of projects. The role supports the Program Manager in maintaining project governance, ensuring...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsibilities / Key Tasks Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs. Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with...

PMO Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The PMO Analyst will provide structured administrative, analytical, and coordination support within the Information Technology function to enable the successful delivery of projects. The role supports the Program Manager in maintaining project governance, ensuring...

Senior Java Developer

Seeking a Senior Java Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. The role involves full-cycle development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and support. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years of...

Front-End Developer (Advanced) 1849

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking a Senior Java Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. The role involves full-cycle development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and support. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years of...

Front-End Developer (Advanced) 1849 – Gauteng Pretoria

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

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Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

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Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...

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