Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa
As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...
What’s needed to develop AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...
Ecobank wins Best Bank award
Ecobank has been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo were also named as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group, says: “Driving intra-African...
Take-home pay slows again in April
The average nominal take-home pay in April 2025 recorded a second consecutive month of moderation, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which reflects data from approximately 3,8-million salary earners. With economic headwinds mounting and...
Technology critical for African agriculture’s future
Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...
AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth
The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...
Africans’ loyalty to local brands drops
The 15th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands reveals a stark disconnect between rising African optimism and declining brand loyalty. While 68% of Africans express belief in Africa, up from 64% in 2024, only 11% of the Top 100 most admired brands are African...
Cancer centre pushes research boundaries with AI
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist cancer center, has announced a pioneering partnership with NTT Data and CARPL.ai, a enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform. Together, they have designed and...
Check Point to acquire Veriti
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti...
Explainable AI market set to hit $21,06bn
The global explainable AI market size is anticipated to reach $21,06-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Explainable AI refers to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that...
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Mitsumi Distribution accelerates growth in West Africa
Mitsumi Distribution has expanded its distribution partnership with Dell Technologies in the West Africa-French-speaking countries. This strategic alliance will further solidify Mitsumi's market position in the region, offering channel partners enhanced access to Dell...
Freeport Saldanha explores green hydrogen
Freeport Saldanha and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) hosted a two-day event on green hydrogen and electricity-based fuels and feedstocks, also known as PtX (Power-to-X), including a demonstration of hydrogen production and a...
Vertiv releases 2022 ESG report
Vertiv released its second annual report on the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, highlighting initiatives across several key areas. In 2022, efforts focused on six areas key to the company's vision and values: efficient products and...
NI is digital payments partner for Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services
Payments as a service provider Network International (NI) has been appointed as a digital payments technology partner to Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services. In this role, it will provide a fully managed service offering. The NI omni-channel digital...
Is ChatGPT a threat to education?
ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence (AI) remain a concern for those in the education system, especially when it comes to understanding how its capabilities can be misused by students and the long-term impact this would have on their education...
How AI can help SMB retailers compete
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is expected to top $300-billion by 2026, with retail and banking expected to be the two major sectors driving growth. With the technology maturing so fast, small and medium retailers should be looking at how they can use...
Cisco, NITDA help bridge digital skills gap in Nigeria
Cisco and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim to support Nigeria's digital transformation agenda and contribute towards digital skills training and development. "Cisco...
Microsoft direct routing the next rung on the DX ladder
Digital transformation is not an event or milestone, rather it is the ongoing streamlining and simplification of business processes to support better efficiency, more productive teams, better customer experience and service, and much more. And so, it would come as no...
Château Gâteaux optimises delivery process
Château Gâteaux, now in its 25th year of supplying gourmet cakes across South Africa, has optimised its delivery processes with the MultiTRAX delivery application from the Argility Technology Group (ATG). With 20 outlets and still growing, Château Gâteaux has...
Deliver a seamless and secure employee experience
The past three years have driven a mindset shift around how work can be done. Despite the gradual return to the office for many in South Africa, we're still in the midst of a remote working revolution. By Mandy Duncan, HPE Aruba Networking country manager South Africa...
Solar Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you passionate about renewable energy and experienced in delivering solar projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Solar Project Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in the clean energy transition.About...
IT Support Engineer – On site (Education Sector) – Remote Remote
Senior IT Support Engineer – On-Site (Education Sector) position available in Sandton - available to start immediatelyCandidate must me available immediately for contract.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily on-site IT support across the school campus.Manage and...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
QA Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
QA Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...
Junior Software Tester (CH1167)
Our client, in the financial services industry, is expanding their software development team and is currently recruiting a Junior Software Tester to join the team in the Pretoria office.This position is suited for someone with less experience who is eager to grow in...
Junior Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a Junior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
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