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...

HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs

HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to  make sure the...

Seasonal shopping a rich hunting ground for phishers

Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the...

These are the top emerging technologies

As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion. This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of...

Spectrum sharing the key to bandwidth shortages

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - One of the universal truths when it comes to spectrum is that there is always more demand than supply. This makes it hard for businesses that require exclusive access to certain bands, explains Dean Bubley, founder...

Professionals put companies at risk with unauthorised AI tools

As companies race to keep up with digital transformation there has been a surge in the adoption of AI tools – and what started as experimental tech has become a core part of operations across industries from finance and accounting to retail, healthcare, and marketing....

SA needs to join the AI economy before it’s too late

South Africa runs the risk of becoming a bystander in one of the most transformative economic shifts of the century – artificial intelligence (AI) – according to Specno chairman, Daniel Novitzkas. And, as the global AI revolution accelerates, Novitzkas is urging South...

Over 7m streaming accounts’ credentials leaked in 2024

For millions of Gen Z users, streaming platforms play a central role in how they socialise and connect with global culture – but in a new report, Kaspersky has identified over 7-million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon...

SA youth determined to build wealth, not inherit debt

South Africa’s youth are increasingly aware of their financial inheritance - and they are committed to changing the narrative for those who come after them, according to the second edition of 1Life Insurance’s Generational Debt Survey. This year’s survey – aimed at...

Call for better fixed wireless connectivity in townships

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - If we are serious about bridging the digital divide, and empowering more South Africans in the digital economy, affordable connectivity is key. This is the word from Eduard du Plessis, CEO and founder of Fixed...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

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Is it ethical to pay after a ransomware attack?

When an organisation is held hostage by ransomware, should it pay the fee to keep on operating or is this just emboldening cybercrime? By Martin Potgieter, CIO at Nclose Globally, ransomware attacks are on the rise, affecting businesses and organisations around the...

Empowering women in the SA tech sector

In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. By Mia Odendaal, marketing manager at Ecentric Payment Systems However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive...

Women under African skies: Remember how far we’ve come

As South Africa celebrates Women's Day 2023, Annelize van Rensburg, global Chair of Signium and director of executive search at Signium Africa; Michelle Moss, director of assessments at Signium Africa; along with Signium Africa's client, Sheila Motsepe, group...

Tourism and hospitality players leverage tech to accelerate recovery

As is the case with so many industries, South Africa's tourism and hospitality sectors were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. But unlike some other sectors, the post-pandemic recovery hasn't been as smooth as many industry players would have liked. By Joel...

Closing the gender gap in tech

Looking at the IT industry, women still remain largely underrepresented, particularly at a board level. By Kate Mollett, senior director of Commvault Africa While change is happening, it happens slowly, and we are likely to only see real diversity and inclusivity...

Tech is a creative, fulfilling career path for women

When it comes to women empowerment in the tech industry, many companies talk a good game, particularly during Women's Month. Actually implementing real change is an entirely different matter for chief information officer Fikile Sibiya and Busisiwe Mbatha, head of...

Creating a safer Internet for women and girls

In the interconnected expanse of today's digital landscape, the internet has woven itself into the everyday fabric of our lives. The web provides the world's knowledge at our fingertips, connects us with friends across continents, and presents a thriving platform for...

How to support women in tech

The tech industry is typically male dominated, and though women have been increasingly participating in this space over the last decade, there is still a lot of ground to cover. Women in the industry say they still deal with stereotypes like 'girls can't code' and...

Women lead the way in climate action

As South Africa celebrates Women's Month, it is more important than ever to recognise the pivotal role that women play in achieving the nation's net zero targets. By Ilse Swanepoel, chief operating officer at Remote Metering Solutions The fight against climate change...

Consulting standardisation experts are more relevant than ever

By now most people know that artificial intelligence tools are based on machine learning mechanisms collating large amounts of information. By Muhammad Ali, MD of WWISE The integrity of data, information and controls related to confidentiality are the key aspects in...

SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...

Senior QA Tester – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for a Senior QA Tester, based in Pretoria! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Agile & DevOpsSDLCJira or Zephyr or TestrailSelenium or Appium or JunitPostman or SOAPUIGitSQLShould you meet the requirements...

Storage Systems Engineer

The Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational goals. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of storage platforms to...

Systems Engineer III

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join their Server and Storage - Operations team. This is a senior-level (L3) role responsible for engineering, automating, and optimising hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep...

Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1170)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software,...

IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Systems Administrator to administer, maintain and develop IT systems and services for SAAO and SALT, working closely with all stakeholders,...

Java Developer (Senior) 0925 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and maintain backend platforms and applications.Review and present proposed system solutions to IT and business stakeholders.Design and implement systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Gather and analyse requirements from end...

IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an IT Systems Administrator who will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of the systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Key...

NEW ROLE FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – George/Mosselbay

Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...

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