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...

Scan to Pay partners with AltcoinTrader to enable crypto spending

Cryptocurrency holders will be able to spend AltcoinTrader’s xZAR stablecoin directly at over 650 000 acceptance locations across the payment network thanks to a new partnership between Scan to Pay and AltcoinTrader, which transforms stored digital value into...

Export-led growth hinges on livestock health,

Robust biosecurity systems, disease surveillance and coordinated response mechanisms are critically important to protect South Africa’s livestock industry against transboundary animal diseases. This is one of the recommendations of the Spring edition of the Absa...

Helium and Its potential alternatives

Helium is sourced as a byproduct of natural gas, which is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. It is mostly found and commercially produced from gas deposits in the US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, and Canada, and is subsequently...

LG CEO outlines 2025 strategy

LG Electronics’ (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives outlined the company’s 2025 business strategy during a press conference last week on the sidelines of CES 2025. The CEO emphasised the need to build structural competitiveness and accelerate qualitative...

Developing AI solutions is anything but simple

Developers across industries have seen their job descriptions expand to include a common phrase: “generative AI”. As enterprises rush to adopt the technology, they are tasking their developers with building, customising, testing and deploying generative AI...

Holiday shoppers spend a record $1.2trn online

Holiday retail sales surged to a record $1,2-trillion globally, and $282-billion in the US, according to new data from Salesforce. However, high returns could dampen overall profit margins. The report indicates that the better-than-expected holiday shopping season was...

Mobile gaming leads with $92,6bn sales

The gaming landscape has changed drastically ever since the smartphones have arrived in the market. So much so that in under two decades, mobile gaming has become the biggest source of revenue in the industry. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, mobile...

Crypto helps drive DeFi market up 137%

After struggling through multi-year lows in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 crypto bull run breathed new life into the decentralised finance (DeFi) market. The surge in crypto prices propelled asset values in DeFi, attracting more users and liquidity. Investors flocked to...

Phishing threats target Telegram Premium

Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal account credentials or compromise devices. The scams capitalise on...

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Netsurit launches cyber risk and compliance management platform

Netsurit has launched a new cyber risk and compliance platform that empowers organisations to understand their cyber risks and how best to manage them. The frequency and severity of cyberattacks have steadily intensified in recent years. Boosted by increasingly...

Xperien introduces Zero Warehousing

Old electronics that have no real market value are being dumped in storerooms and empty offices. There is huge uncertainty as to what needs to be done with highly sensitive or data-laden equipment. Xperien has introduced Zero Warehousing to help companies save on...

Platform Capital launches in SA to invest in local SMMEs

Platform Capital has officially launched its operations in South Africa to provide strategically driven investments with a focus on developing the untapped potential of the country's SMME sector. Platform Capital's entry into South Africa is strategic because it...

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions joins Startup Autobahn

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, Bridgestone EMIA's business unit focused on developing and launching data-driven fleet, tyre and mobility solutions, has partnered with Startup Autobahn, the mobility-focused innovation network moderated by Silicon Valley global open...

An introduction into ABAC, FGAC and RBAC

Data security and access management are highly technical topics that have largely been left to the chief information security officer and his team. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management While the PoPIA commencement date came into effect from 1 February 2022,...

Long live the desktop …

The demise of the desktop has been predicted for decades, as thin clients, notebooks, netbooks and a variety of other devices were set to take over from this stalwart of computing. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silvermoon Yet the desktop remains, and has even seen...

Discover the gems hidden within conversations

It's time to use the data, the insights and the analytics to see inside customer minds. Wynand Smit, CEO of Inovo, digs down into conversations to find the nuggets of information. What do customers want? What makes them irate? What inspires them to loyalty? These are...

Keep your smart home devices out of the hands of hackers

In an increasingly connected world, it's becoming harder to find a home that doesn't have at least one smart device. In fact, research shows that, by 2026, there will be three million smart homes in South Africa. Whether it's a smart TV, a smart plug that lets you...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

IT Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a difference?We are looking for a dedicated IT Technician to join our team in Pretoria.EE: OpenResponsibilities:Install, configure and maintain hardware and software components.Identify and resolve technical issues...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

PHP / Rust Developer

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a PHP / Rust Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Build efficient, testable, and reusable Rust modulesSolve complex performance problems and architectural challengesEnsure code...

Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...

SQL Database Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We are looking for a skilled and proactive SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team full-time. This role is perfect for a mid-level DBA who thrives on performance tuning, optimization, and has a keen interest in modern SQL DevOps practices. You will...

CNC Machine Operator, Setter & Programmer

A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with 3 – 5 years' experience in a similar roleMinimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner, Millwright or Toolmaker (Advantageous)Valid...

Business Analyst (Intermediate Level) (CH1147)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Intermediate Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the...

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