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...

Men’s health has been ‘systematically neglected for decades’

Men across the world are dying younger and experiencing higher rates of illness than women - and it’s time for governments, global health agencies, and funders to act decisively. That’s the message from a new Bulletin of the World Health Organsisation article authored...

Robust July sales for SA’s used cars

The South African used car industry is growing from strength to strength - with the latest July 2025 numbers showing YoY and month-on-month growth, reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence and a resilient used vehicle market. The top five...

Bolt commits to upgrading safety

Ride-hailer, Bolt says it will commit €100-million over three years to strengthen safety measures on its platform including product development, customer support, safety feature awareness, and preventative measures to minimise safety incidents. The company says its...

Battery material shifts in the Li-ion market

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage - driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. And, despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term...

How hybrid work could impact Africa

Africa is in the midst of unprecedented changes to the workplace that will affect enterprises and workers across the continent for decades with the hybrid work model becoming popular not only in South Africa, but throughout Africa. Office rental specialist, Regus,...

Income inequality still high – but there are green shoots

South Africa’s middle and upper classes are growing and becoming more economically inclusive - but challenges remain, according to the latest report from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing: Social Mobility in South Africa. The...

Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...

Voting for Channelwise Awards extended

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...

Fintech transforms African financial services

Fintech companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, according to a new EIB report. The report, Finance in Africa 2024, highlights improvements in the African financial sector...

African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact

More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...

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If there is one lesson the world will take out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that work isn’t just the place you go to anymore. Indeed, work from home and remote working have highlighted how important it is to employ devices that move easily between work and home. The...

Direct selling industry shows resilience

Latest figures released by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) of South Africa reflect that the country's direct sellers, who are entrepreneurs in their own right, have collectively earned R2,1-billion during the year, 2020. This but must be seen against the backdrop...

How ERP offers tangible ROI to the manufacturing and distribution CEO

As the world continues to shift, manufacturers and distributors have had to contend with new complexities of doing business. Driven by emerging customer preferences and immediate supplier needs, the industry has had to adapt quickly in order to thrive. By Jaco Maritz,...

Get over litigation fatigue with a healthy dose of mediation

In a recent webinar hosted by commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), experts and legal professionals brought to light the benefits and trends being experiences in a world beyond traditional court-based dispute resolution. According to the experts, the...

Democratising data shouldn’t require a referendum

The terms democratising data or democratising analytics are growing in popularity amongst business owners, especially those hungry to use data more pervasively and gain insights into their organisation. By Tony Nkuna, senior presales solutions consultant at TechSoft...

How to resolve SA’s complex energy security puzzle

As South Africa has recently endured another round of its load shedding nemesis, there has been a concerted call to address and relook at the country's energy security, to meet the immediate and future demand. For the country - and similarly other emerging economies...

Mental health help now a download away

As we mark World Mental Health Awareness Month in October, the sobering statistics around anxiety, loneliness, depression and other mental health issues are at the forefront of many people's minds. Now, a personalised AI coach, Journey Wellness, is available to assist...

Big hitters lined up for 2021 eLearning Indaba finale

Two of the world's best e-learning professionals in Canada's Chris van Wingerden and Ger Driesen of the Netherlands have been lined up for the final eLearning Indaba event of 2021, taking place on 18 November. The New Leaf Technologies eLearning Indaba is an annual...

Rapid cloud migration makes multi-cloud a reality

The days of talking about cloud computing are over: in 2021, the world has seen a concerted move to public cloud as companies look to conserve their cash. Abdul Moosa, chief technology officer of CoCre8 Technology Solutions, explains that the last 18 months have...

Cybercrime ‘tsunami’ on the way

South Africa’s retail organisations, particularly online stores, could expect a significant ramp-up in cybercrime ahead of the holiday season. This is the warning from Deon Smal, CEO of Cyber Insight, a Cape-based cyber security assessment firm. “While data breaches...

Data Analyst at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionThe Space & Range Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, collating, analysing, auditing, and reporting KPIs, Master data, Metadata and Customer data pertaining to company space and range ecosystem, in support of the Commercial strategic objectives...

JavaScript/Web Software Engineer – 2325 – Gauteng Pretoria

Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Roslyn/Home OfficeESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Technical & Functional:Understanding and experience in the IT SDLC processGood grasp of business/user requirements and translating these into system documents and functionsAbility to quickly...

Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...

Back-End Developer

Exciting Back-End Developer Opportunity – Pretoria (Permanent / Flexible Work): Our esteemed client in Pretoria is offering a permanent position with flexible working options for a talented Back-End Developer. You will design, code, and implement scalable,...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...

Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Engage with stakeholders (product...

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in Data Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, and Enterprise Architecture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design, the full SDLC, and business...

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