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...

Workflow automation drives 20% productivity increase

New research from Zebra Technologies and Oxford Economics showcases how improving frontline workflows with modern technologies like AI, automation, and data improves profitability and enhances the customer experience. The research also highlights the transformative...

Hybrid working strengthens diversity, inclusion

A diversity and inclusion strategy has become essential for the modern business - not just because it’s fair - but because everybody stands to gain from it, according to the latest McKinsey Diversity Matters report. New perspectives, boosted creativity, deeper...

Netflix signs up 41m new subscribers in 2024

Netflix added 41-million new subscribers last year, more than in 2022 and 2023 combined, according to data presented by AltIndex.com. The last three years have been a rollercoaster for Netflix. A huge subscriber loss in early 2022, followed by surging market...

Free AI set to increase uptake of Google’s Workspace platform

Google has elevated its Workspace platform by offering AI capabilities for free to subscribers of Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. Previously, plan subscribers could purchase an add-on of AI features ranging from $20 to $30 per user per month. The list of...

Report raises concern about DeepSeek security

The launch of China’sDeepSeek’s R1 AI model sent shockwaves through global markets, reportedly wiping $1 trillion from stock markets in just a couple of days. Marc Andreeses, an advisor to US president Donald Trump advisor and a tech venture capitalist descibes the...

AI to change and complicate the security game

With every innovation that a legitimate developer creates, threat actors can and will weaponise. Despite advances in security technology, the threat environment will continue to be complex and challenging for enterprises in 2025. AI can be an important defensive tool,...

AI robotics set to boom

The global demand for robotics has experienced considerable fluctuation in recent years, with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by a plunge in 2022 and stagnation in 2024. However, the industry is set to recover significantly, with five years of double-digit...

Can organisations keep up with the rise of AI models?

In the AI gold rush era, where new large language models (LLMs) and other AI solutions emerge almost weekly, modern organisations are increasingly eager to employ machine learning. With the recent appearance of DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Max models, which have...

Positive trends for IT distribution revenues

In the fourth quarter of 2024,  Distributor Revenues grew 2,3% year-over-year, landing at $21,4-billion, but this solid end to the year was not enough to outweigh weaker sales in earlier quarters, and 2024 ended down 1,1% year-over-year according to the International...

Schools urged to register for Computer Olympiad Talent Search  

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has urged more South African schools to register their learners to take part in the 2025 Computer Olympiad Talent Search - a free, fun challenge to help schools identify and nurture STEM...

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Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric collaborate on energy transition

Hitachi Energy and Schneider Electric have entered into a collaboration to provide greater customer value and accelerate the energy transition. The non-exclusive collaboration will support customers' sustainability efforts, including the decarbonisation of the energy...

Tactile, ExiPay partner on payment technologies

Tactile Technologies, a player in the sub-Saharan African touch screen and barcode scanning industry, has signed a partnership with start-up ExiPay group to bring payment technologies to Tactile clients. ExiPay partners with Finimo Solutions to provide the software...

What the spectrum auction means for your business

The recent spectrum made available by ICASA was long overdue and is needed to unleash the promise of 5G. While industries already have clear strategies on how to leverage the increased access to 5G to benefit their customers and end-users, many may be wondering what...

Intelligence at the edge drives optimisation, efficiency

Businesses today must be more agile, efficient and proactive than ever, a feat that can only be successfully achieved through digital technologies that deliver enhanced intelligence, including the intelligent cloud, and the ability to process and analyse data at...

The mind-boggling puzzle of cybersecurity

Keeping pace with all the tools and technologies that provide protection from the cybersecurity onslaught can be overwhelming, but not impossible, writes Colin Thornton, chief commercial officer at Turrito Networks. There are a lot of statistics when it comes to...

Emerging technologies to man international borders

For decades, long immigration queues at airports have been a concern with new complexities post the pandemic. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinising travellers' records, given the added need to...

Personalisation and data privacy can go hand in hand

How often do brands find a balance between the obvious benefits of personalisation and customer's privacy concerns? By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The most effective tactics employ zero-party data to drive marketing and sales, give consumers power...

SMEs vulnerable to cyber attacks

South Africa has the sixth highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international cybersecurity company Surfshark. Following the breach of President Cyril Ramaphosa's personal data by hackers, consumers have been cautioned to remain...

Senior C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

SQL DBA

An opportunity exists for a Database Administrator to work within a growing financial services organisation.Responsibilities:Implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboardsSpecify database infrastructure requirementsDesign...

Sage X3 Developer – Hybrid South Africa

DBN000129 – Sage X3 Developer - Hybrid South Africa Purpose of the job:To design, develop, and maintain custom solutions within the Sage X3 ERP system to meet specific business needs. Required QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer

Our client is seeking a passionate Intermediate/Junior Java Developer for a fully on-site role based in Pretoria. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable environment with exciting projects. Key Requirements 2-3 years'...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...

Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...

Senior C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

As a Senior C# Developer, you will be at the heart of digital transformation in our mill operations supporting the integration of industrial systems, optimising manufacturing workflows, and automating data solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing,...

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