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...

Autonomous planning set to supply chains

Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...

Insurance scams to watch out for …

A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...

Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development

Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Cookie theft skyrockets … and SA’s on the leaderboard

South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries - with 546-million cookies linked to South African users being found on the dark web, according to new research from NordVPN. Although cookies are...

A solid platform enables innovation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - The world around us is evolving faster than ever. In a chaotic and unpredictable environment, and with new technologies emerging almost daily, industries are being reshaped, and customer expectations are shifting....

New report highlights transformative technology convergence

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries and how business leaders can harness these insights to guide investment, build capabilities, and position ecosystems strategically. It also...

Beware conmen posing as Vuma representatives

Fibre provider Vuma is warning customers – particularly those in Vuma REACH areas - against criminals falsely claiming to represent the company and trying to scam them by requesting upfront cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts. “In recent weeks,...

AI curiosity among children more than doubled in 2025

Kaspersky has released its annual report on children’s digital interests, revealing a growing fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots, the viral rise of Italian brainrot memes like “tralalero tralala”, and growing attention to Sprunki - a...

Vodacom appoints new leader of International Markets

Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, with the CEOs of Vodacom DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania now reporting direct to him. Abdallah will continue to report directly to Vodacom Group...

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New appointments to Cell C board

Cell C has announced the appointment of Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa to its board of directors. Their inclusion in the board demonstrates Cell C's strategic focus on accelerating growth and fuelling investor confidence. Makanjee has a Master's degree in Business...

Accenture to invest $3bn in AI

Accenture has announced a $3-billion investment over three years in its Data & AI practice to help clients across all industries rapidly and responsibly advance and use AI to achieve greater growth, efficiency and resilience. "There is unprecedented interest in...

New facility plays strategic role in Vertiv’s African investment

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has officially opened its African head office and Customer Experience Centre in Johannesburg. According to Wojtek Piorko, the recently-appointed MD of Vertiv Africa, the formal...

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Paratus, the landing partner for the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia, has announced the activation of the cable. Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia, and South Africa. With 12 fibre pairs and design capacity of 144Tbps, the Equiano...

Datacentrix earns Cloudflare EMEA Partner of the Year award

Datacentrix has been named as 'Partner of the Year' for the Europe, Middle East and African region (EMEA) by Cloudflare, at its recent worldwide 2022 Channel Partner Awards event. The company also received the individual award for Technical Excellence in EMEA....

New fibre route improves Angola Telecom connectivity

Liquid Dataport and Angola Telecom have announced a new terrestrial fibre route between Luanda, Angola to Johannesburg, via DRC, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The addition of this route to Liquid's regional fibre backbone is a significant addition to its existing 110 000 km...

CompTIA updates Cybersecurity Analyst certification

CompTIA has released an updated version of its Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, the industry's most up-to-date security analyst credential. "The skills needed for modern cybersecurity analysts to protect organizations have evolved over the past few...

Endpoint security is critical in healthcare

The healthcare industry faces unique and complex challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. With the increasing use of connected devices, remote work, and BYOD policies, healthcare organisations need to urgently secure their endpoints from cyberattacks that could...

True cyber resilience is a business enabler

Cyber resilience is about much more than just cybersecurity. It's about preventing operational disruptions of all kinds, that may impact your profitability, productivity, and reputation, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. South Africans are renowned for...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled Front End Developer with a strong focus on Angular to join a dynamic team delivering innovative digital solutions. The role offers the opportunity to implement cutting-edge user interfaces, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Data Engineer (Contractor)Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance clientJohannesburg | R550 per hour | [Phone Number Removed];-month contract with extension potential About Our ClientOur client is a specialist data and technology consultancy,...

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a passionate Senior C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist to join an international team developing AI-based quality assurance solutions for industrial production. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, Edge...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure -...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Randjespark

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure -...

Intermediate Software Developer – C# – Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions is seeking a deadline-driven Intermediate Software Developer with strong C# skills. The ideal candidate will bring solid development expertise, with additional knowledge of networks, which is considered a...

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct)Pretoria-East (hybrid)fintech Minimum Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and SolarisConnect:Direct Experience: Demonstrated experience in administering and managing...

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