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...

AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms

Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...

Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies

Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...

Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup

Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...

UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds

Eighteen​ United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...

Guardian agents will bolster trust

By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...

Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar

Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...

DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant

Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...

AMD EPYC processors power Nokia cloud for next-gen telecoms

Nokia has included 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors to power the Nokia Cloud Platform. “Telecom operators are looking for infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and power efficiency to manage the growing complexity and scale of 5G networks,” says...

Wind industry reaffirms support for localisation

With a development pipeline exceeding 53GW and more than 3,8GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean energy future. This has taken a new forward with the official launch of...

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Ensuring security in the AI gold rush

The business world has also been caught up in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) fever, with discussions taking place in boardrooms and C-suites about how to leverage AI tools. By Kate Mollett, senior director of Commvault Africa Employees in many companies are...

BIM helps build a better future for SA construction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of those advanced technologies that can play a vital role in helping transform the construction sector in South Africa. More than just being a three-dimensional depiction of a building, BIM is a dynamic platform that...

Dodgy solar installers could cost you

South African households imported over R2,2-billion worth of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels within the first five months of 2022. These statistics from a local solar provider demonstrate the upward trajectory is expected to continue amid South Africa's ongoing energy...

The critical role of AI in safeguarding the digital realm

The rapid growth of data and technology infrastructures in our digital era has opened us up to the possibility of sophisticated cybersecurity threats. However, amidst these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) offers a glimmer of hope by providing advanced tools...

Edge computing unleashed: designing the ideal edge solution

With a projected global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17,8%, edge technology is reshaping the digital landscape, offering enhanced user experiences, reduced latency and improved security. By Andrea Ferro, vice-president: channel for Vertiv in EMEA As edge...

KPMG and Microsoft agree to focus on AI

KPMG and Microsoft have announced a significant expansion of their global relationship that will reshape professional services across a number of business-critical areas including workforce modernisation, safe and secure development, and use of artificial intelligence...

Mukuru pioneers Naira bank top-ups

Mukuru has introduced its pioneering Naira bank top-up feature for customers in Nigeria, becoming what is believed to be the first remittance company in Africa to re-introduce Naira payouts directly into bank accounts in Nigeria. In a move that aims to address...

HealthDart aims to bring tech-enabled efficiency to SA healthcare

You don't need statistics to tell you there are severe inefficiencies in the South African healthcare system. You just need to look at the long queues at clinics and hospitals. Or if you're fortunate enough to afford private healthcare, try and make an appointment...

Vodacom to invest R500m in Eastern Cape

Vodacom Eastern Cape region will invest over R500-million into the network and power backup upgrades across the province during the 2023/2024 financial year. This investment into the network will help the region expand connectivity in deep rural areas and townships...

Mall-based gaming tournament hits the halfway mark

Since April, players from across Mzansi have been facing off in the SHIFT Gaming Experience, hosted by MTN and Hyprop. Now, with only three qualifying stages left, the pressure is on to score one of the last few spots left in the finale. Between 14 July and 26 August,...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Front End Developer – 1274

?? We're Hiring: Angular Front-End DeveloperReady to craft seamless user experiences while working across the stack? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & OIDC?? CI/CD pipelines & Git version control?? UX focus – optimize user journeys &...

Project Manager (3 month contract) – Eastern Cape East London

Requirements:A relevant BSc / Btech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Project ManagementMust be registered with SACPCMP, or eligible to registerAt least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager/Construction Manager of medium to large...

IOS Developer – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Front End Developer – 1274 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? We're Hiring: Angular Front-End DeveloperReady to craft seamless user experiences while working across the stack? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & OIDC?? CI/CD pipelines & Git version control?? UX focus – optimize user journeys &...

shopify and web expert

experience in wordpress and web design and graphics and Shopify No smoking environment Strict Ethics, you will be subjected to a polygraph and fingerprints prior to employment E commerce and data capturing ability with a typing speed of at least 60 wpm essential IF...

shopify and web expert – Gauteng Kelvin

experience in wordpress and web design and graphics and Shopify No smoking environment Strict Ethics, you will be subjected to a polygraph and fingerprints prior to employment E commerce and data capturing ability with a typing speed of at least 60 wpm essential IF...

Build, Test and Support Engineer

Build, Test and Support EngineerJoin a leading CX technology provider!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumElevate your career with a dynamic company at the forefront of CX technology. As a Build, Test, and Support Engineer, you will have the opportunity to configure...

Full Stack Java Developer – 0809

?? We're Hiring: Senior Full-Stack Developer (12+ yrs exp.)Take the lead in designing and building enterprise-scale applications in an Agile environment.Core skills (non-negotiable):?? Azure & GitHub Actions?? OpenSearch & Grafana Stack (Loki, Tempo, Mimir,...

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