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...

SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry

By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...

Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice

African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions  to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....

SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development

An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...

Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button

Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than  51 000...

Young Africans fare better in mental well-being

Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...

Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news

Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...

Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?

Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...

AI, innovation should be top budget priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...

VAT compliance could address revenue challenges

As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....

BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...

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Navigate the convergence of IT and OT

As technology and more importantly digitisation continue to evolve so IT and OT are edging closer to a symbiotic relationship of sorts. The convergence of the two technologies has the potential to take company operations, people, and safety into a new era of...

Confidentiality clauses and whistleblowing make for a tangled HR web

South Africa's labour law is generally considered to be substantial and in-depth, covering a broad spectrum of rules and regulations. Legislation is now even more significant because of the importance placed on data use and protection, and the significance of the...

Procurement is pivotal to ensuring a sustainable future

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) metrics are gaining popularity as a barometer to hold companies accountable for their sustainability efforts. By Edna Eason, MD: operations at Accenture in Africa Tracking carbon emissions, addressing human rights risks such...

Think global, act local to remedy procurement myopia

Procurement myopia can be a death sentence for an organisation. This has never been more true than in today's fragile, post-pandemic and disruption fraught business environment, where economies are still reeling, and business resilience and innovation are more...

Trellix finds open source projects could be at risk

Trellix has announced the establishment of the Trellix Advanced Research Center to advance global threat intelligence. Comprised of hundreds of the world's most elite security analysts and researchers, the Advanced Research Center produces actionable real-time...

Recognise the potential of a composable DXP

Today, application leaders and marketers need to do away with monolithic digital experience platforms and make use of solutions that give them the option to choose the bits and pieces that suit them best. By Nick Durrant, co-founder and MD of Bluegrass Digital At the...

MTN SA rolls out a four-phase green energy programme

MTN South Africa has launched a request for proposal (RFP) which will see the MTN Headquarters becoming a completely "green" office. Phase 1 involves the procurement of providers for alternative energy rooftops and solar carparks and this forms part of the company's...

SA growth extends Talk360 seed funding to $7m

International calling app Talk360 has secured an additional $3-million in seed round funding, taking its total seed round to $7-million after its first closing in May. The funds will help the company grow its market share in South Africa, drive its growth on the rest...

Microsoft SA announces Partner Awards winners

Microsoft South Africa hosted its annual Partner Awards this week, recognising a partner ecosystem that it says, has continued to push beyond all limits to enable success for customers in South Africa, and beyond. The event, which was hosted in person for the first...

Why banks should embrace super wallets

Traditional banks cannot avoid adapting to the new requirements and desires of their customers if they want to stay relevant. The focus, therefore, should be on creating a compelling mobile wallet solution that cuts across all situations in life. G+D's insights show...

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Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

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Software Engineer (Back End) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Back-End Software Engineer to join our agile product development team. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and operating robust, scalable backend systems for business-critical applications running 24/7 in...

Business Analyst

My client based in Sandton (Gauteng) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with representatives across all 10 specialist entities to build relationships and gather informationFacilitate...

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Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

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Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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