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...

Consumers driving strong growth in smart vacuums

The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6,17-million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20,5% YoY increase, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. “Smart...

Cisco’s lower prices drive WiFi 7 surge

Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue grew by double-digits for the second consecutive quarter - confirming its emergence from the doldrums of 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco has kept its average WiFi 7 AP price significantly below...

These were the largest service outages in 2024

Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...

Campus switch market drops again

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...

Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement 

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...

Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics

The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...

Phishing attacks are on the rise

Human resources (HR) and IT-related phishing emails share the lion’s share (48,6%) of the top-clicked phishing types globally. Despite evolving techniques by bad actors, phishing emails remain among the most prevalent tools for executing cyberattacks, and KnowBe4's...

These are the most vulnerable Xmas-related passwords

Online shoppers are advised to be cautious when creating new accounts and changing their passwords during the festive season. The warning comes as Intercede’s Password Breach Database surpasses 11-billion worldwide records – equating to more than one breached...

Beware of online share scams

Anglo American has noted an increase in online share trading scams circulating on various social media and digital platforms, bearing fictitious company brand identity and names of some of its executives to lure unsuspecting victims. Scammers are taking advantage of...

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Covid-19’s impact on fixed and variable pay

Before Covid-19 hit the world, the approach to reward was well defined. Organisations paid their employees a fixed basic salary, plus a set of additional benefits that effectively sweetened the pot. By Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist, and Yolanda Sedlmaier,...

How to create an immersive digital shopping experience

While there is still a significant disconnect in South Africa between digital-savvy shoppers and those who make purchases in-store, the pandemic and lockdown conditions have narrowed the gap. That does not mean retailers can rest on their laurels when it comes to the...

Give payroll errors a miss in 2022

When it comes to payroll, perhaps one of the biggest challenges is the fact that no organisation can afford to get it wrong. Mistakes can impact both bottom line and business reputation, and they can impact on how the organisation fares when it comes up against the...

Make your house an energy-efficient smart home

As South Africans navigate extremely hot weather conditions in the Western Cape paired with higher-than-average rainfall across the rest of the country due to the La Niña weather phenomenon, their electrical appliances are working harder to provide them with necessary...

Planning for a career in the metaverse

The metaverse is set to become a major contributor to the world economy, with the potential to deliver a R2,3-trillion boost to the global economy by 2025, according to an assessment conducted by PwC. Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology will impact a...

Ericsson 5G portfolio adds energy efficiency

Ericsson has added to its radio access network (RAN) portfolio with solutions that address the 5G rollout and sustainability goals of communications service providers. The new portfolio additions will deliver sizeable energy savings and up to ten-fold capacity...

The future of work

Employees have realised that work will never be the same, so instead of waiting for things to return to normal, they are shaping a new, more flexible future that empowers them to work when, where and how they work best. By Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye According to...

Lenovo debuts first ThinkPad powered by Snapdragon

Lenovo has launched its ThinkPad X13s developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and Microsoft, as the world's first laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform, running up to Windows 11 Pro. The ultra-slim, ultra-light fan-less design...

Nokia launches Intelligent RAN Operations

Nokia has launched its new Intelligent RAN Operations solution designed to manage the increasing complexity of 5G networks through machine learning (ML). The framework and its underlying products enable mobile operators to boost 5G network quality, efficiency, and the...

Dell accelerates modern, open carrier network deployments

Dell Technologies has introduced new telecommunications solutions and services to bolster the open telecom ecosystem and help communications service providers (CSPs) affordably ramp their transformation to open, cloud-native networks. The telecommunications industry's...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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'...

TypeScript Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to join their international team and play a key role in developing modern cloud solutions that empower clients worldwide in the retail sector.Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and maintaining applications...

Senior .NET Developer

Join a dynamic team building innovative solutions in the FinTech and SaaS space! We're looking for skilled Senior .NET Developers with strong Azure DevOps experience and a passion for modern architecture and engineering practices. ? Key Skills: C# / .NET Web APIsReact...

Software Developer (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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