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...

Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...

AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure

AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...

Standard Bank throws its weight behind EWA

Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400-million working capital facility structured in a sustainable finance format to earned wage access (EWA) provider Paymenow. The EWA model allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before...

AI takes us way beyond 4IR

Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...

Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...

UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

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Tax laws amendment ignores global business outsourcing realities

Proposed amendments to the tax laws, following the Coronation SCA judgment, will make it very difficult for controlled foreign companies with foreign business establishments to outsource functions, writes Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel. National Treasury and...

Collaboration technology advances are an opportunity and threat

Most businesses are operating in rapidly changing and evolving environments, where new technologies and market supply convergence are causing industry disruptions that force them to not only adapt their business model, products and services, but most importantly, how...

Vertiv opens office, customer showroom in Lagos

Vertiv is continuing to invest in the African continent, with the opening of a new Nigerian office and customer showroom in Lagos. The new local facility will provide Nigerian customers and partners with first-hand experience of a range of Vertiv thermal management,...

MomConnect celebrates 9th birthday

MomConnect, the maternal health program initiated by the South African National Department of Health in partnership with Reach Digital Health, is celebrating nine years in transforming maternal and infant healthcare. Launched in 2014, MomConnect offers personalised,...

Alexandre Brousse to lead Dell EMEA channel organisation at Dell

Dell Technologies has appointed Alexandre Brousse as EMEA channel lead, effective October 1. He succeeds Anwar Dahab, who has been appointed to lead Dell Technologies in France. Brousse will work with the EMEA Channel team to deliver a customer-centric and...

Don’t let scammers score a try at the Rugby World Cup

Amid the excitement and anticipation of the Rugby World Cup being held in France, there is a darker game unfolding: cybercriminals lurking in the shadows are ready to intercept unsuspecting fans searching for last-minute deals. They exploit the eagerness, the hunger...

Microsoft fuels AI skills with SMME training

With the number of small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa increasing by almost 6% year on year, and with transformative technologies like AI gaining momentum in and for businesses, Microsoft South Africa has embarked on an AI-driven technology...

Gerhard Fourie joins Nutanix channel team

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Gerhard Fourie as channel sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (SSA and IOI). Based in Johannesburg, Fourie will focus on channel sales management, business development, and fostering relationships with...

IoDSA and King Committee welcome proposed committee amendments

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee have broadly welcomed the amendments relating to social and ethics committees (SECs) in the Companies Amendment Bills. Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the IoDSA, supports the new clause (6A)...

CMC Networks, Connectbase partner to automate quoting

CMC Networks and Connectbase have partnered to deliver automated connectivity quoting in more than 60 countries across Africa and the Middle East. CMC Networks' pricing data and network footprint will be available on Connectbase's Configure Price Quote (CPQ) platform,...

SAP PPM Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position. SAP Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Consultant Job Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Consultant to join our team for a critical project focused on the provision of technical and...

Junior DevOps Engineer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:GAIN broad exposure to real infrastructure — from on-prem hosting to Azure-based solutions working with an array of clients & projects as the next Junior DevOps Engineer wanted to join the team of a Boutique Software House. You'll play a key part in...

SAP PPM Basis Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced SAP PPM Basis Consultant to join our team for a critical project involving the provision of technical and functional support and maintenance for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical...

Salesforce Business Analyst – Gauteng Braamfontein

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Business Analyst with 5 years of hands-on experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and Salesforce technology...

Junior DevOps Engineer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:GAIN broad exposure to real infrastructure — from on-prem hosting to Azure-based solutions working with an array of clients & projects as the next Junior DevOps Engineer wanted to join the team of a Boutique Software House. You'll play a key part in...

SAP HCM Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Team as an SAP HCM Consultant!Are you a skilled SAP HCM expert looking for your next big challenge? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced SAP HCM Consultant to provide both technical and functional support on a high-impact project focused on SAP R/3 ECC6...

Senior IOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...

Business Analyst SLS

The core purpose of the role is:To ensure the smooth and effective running of relevant intermediary (electronic) tools and applications.To ensure the ease of use of relevant tools and applications, as utilised by the intermediary, thus enhancing the intermediary's...

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