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...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

IATA highlights critical priorities for aviation safety

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. The priorities are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a...

ISPA revved up for today’s colloquium on ICT policy reform

The ISPA’s official representative body (IRB) says it welcomes today’s (17 October) colloquium on ICT policy reform organised by the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. “The ISPA is excited about the opportunity to review the current policy and...

Intel accelerates AI at the edge with open ecosystem

Intel is unveiling its new Intel AI Edge Systems, Edge AI Suites and Open Edge Platform initiatives. These offerings help streamline and speed up AI adoption at the edge across industries such as retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media and entertainment by...

Security spending set for 12% global increase

According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025

Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...

Cyberthreats put water systems at risk

Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...

CRM technologies the most valued by finance

Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...

Swiftnet sale to go ahead

Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...

Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom

The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...

Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff

According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...

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SA gets access to Accelerit’s uncapped fibre

Accelerit's fibre to the kerb solution, on Vuma's fibre network, is making connectivity more accessible to South Africans. At a month-to-month offering of R453 per month for the first three months on a 50Mbps upload/download uncapped fibre connection (R843 for 100Mbps...

Teraco announces regional interconnection with Google Equiano cable

Teraco is now an integral connectivity and interconnection point for Google's Equiano subsea cable. Equiano starts in Europe and runs along the West Coast of Africa, between Lisbon in Portugal and Cape Town in South Africa, with branching units along the way that can...

Paratus, Meta sign fibre deal for Zambian towns

Paratus Zambia and Meta have announced an investment to build a 900 km open access metro fibre networks in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in 10 Zambian cities and towns. Paratus Zambia will own, build, and operate the network...

The future of cellular connectivity

Within the next decade, the number of connected endpoints will be in the trillions of devices and technologies such as IoT, AI, robots and the metaverse will be the norm for billions of people. By Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa According to a study,...

Cisco advances API-first strategy to empower developers

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are a foundational technology for building and connecting applications. They help developers easily build digital experiences using proven services instead of building them from scratch. This allows businesses to better adapt...

How Web3.0 is shaping the future of sustainability

Sustainable societies assume natural resources are finite and aim to practice environmental protection that promotes balance between humans and nature. By Edward Neilson, CEO of Megatech, Adapting sustainability measures can save money in addition to environmental...

How African online retail will grow to the next level

Digital infrastructure in Africa is gaining traction, and more people can shop online than ever before. According to Charl Fouche, chief operating officer of AfriGIS, the question Africa's online retail customers want answered now is: "How do I get my parcel delivered...

Sustainable and efficient manufacturing key to future food security

The agricultural sector is vital for the growth of our nation. Despite South Africa's massive agricultural potential, we do not have enough local production to meet local demand, relying on importers to fill this gap. By Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA Local food and...

Ransomware protection strategies for 2023

If the growth of ransomware attacks in 2022 indicates what the future holds, security teams everywhere should expect to see this attack vector become even more popular in 2023. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and researcher at Fortinet In just the first...

Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Senior Developer

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT Consulting industry, for a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer. This is a remote position.A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation...

Business Analyst (CH1150) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT Consulting industry, for a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer. This is a remote position.A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation...

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Junior Web Administrator Johannesburg North FOR 6 MONTHS The Junior Web Administrator should have the following qualifications and experience: Junior web administrator: National Diploma in Information Technology (web development) NQF Level 6 or equivalent.2 years'...

Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Business Analyst

We are seeking a driven Intermediate Business Analyst to join our client's Managed Services team. This role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a Business Analyst role, who is eager to grow their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment....

Web Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Junior Web Administrator Johannesburg North FOR 6 MONTHS The Junior Web Administrator should have the following qualifications and experience: Junior web administrator: National Diploma in Information Technology (web development) NQF Level 6 or equivalent.2 years'...

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