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...

AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice-chair

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since...

MTN refocuses business, shuffles exco

Under its Ambition 2025 strategy, the MTN group is streamlining its focus into three principal platforms of connectivity, fintech and digital Infrastructure. The board believes this three-platform approach will best position the group to capture value from the...

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...

Don’t forget to vote in the Channelwise Awards

It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. With voting set to close on 8 November, reseller partners are urged to get their votes in now. The...

Tablets see strong recovery in third quarter

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 20,4% in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) - totaling 39,6-million units - according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The dismal 2023 market makes...

October is 2024’s best month for new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales reported their best performance of the year in October, the market reaching 47 924. This represents a 5,5% increase in sales driven by cyclical demand from the rental sector and an impressive performance from the passenger car segment. October sales...

AMD debuts Ryzen chips to enhance gaming

AMD has launched its next-generation Ryzen processors designed specifically to enhance performance for gamers. The lineup features the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop processor, based on the "Zen 5" architecture and utilising 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With...

The pivotal role of cities in global growth and stability

Business leaders and policy makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP,...

A better approach to talent reviews …

Only 30% of managers who participate in talent reviews believe their leadership bench is strong, according to new research from the Gartner HR practice. A May 2024 Gartner survey of nearly 1 900 managers who participate in talent reviews also found: Nearly 60% spend...

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Up to 30% of the future workforce will be independent contractors

The move away from permanent employment will suit smart workers and agile companies alike, writes Johann van Niekerk, MS of Outsized, South Africa. A taste of freedom is an exhilarating thing. It brings a sense of wonder and clarity, and a peek into a world beyond...

Cyber-security: craft a back-to-basics layered approach

Cyber-crime has risen exponentially since the start of the global pandemic. While no security is full proof, crafting a security posture with multiple layers, built on the basic tenets of cyber-security is certainly a good start. By Patrick Assheton-Smith, CEO at...

Has cybersecurity become too complex to manage alone?

As businesses rise to meet the challenge of the always on digital workspace, the pressure on IT staff is growing. By Markus Erb, vice-president: services at Logicalis Group With more people working from home and using their personal devices, businesses are exposed to...

Make the most of your fibre internet connection

Our work and home lives have undergone a radical transformation as South Africa navigates through the pandemic and our radically changed work-learn-entertain-at-home lives. As we pass 18-months of Covid-19, with a fourth wave potentially on the horizon, we had no...

Succession planning an opportunity, not a tick-boxing exercise

As leaders, one of our biggest fears is no longer having a meaningful role to play in our organisations. For many business leaders, the fear of obsoletion can be crippling, especially when it comes to the vital process of succession planning. By Kim Hawke, partner at...

Imperial makes strategic investment in Vicore Health

Imperial's Market Access Healthcare business has made a strategic investment in Vicore Health, an emerging Mauritian health product industry service and technology provider that specialises in pharmacovigilance, governance, regulatory and medical affairs solutions....

LocoNav launches fleet solutions in SA

Indian fleet tech company LocoNav has launched in South Africa with a combined product offering of dashcams and AI-enabled video telematics starting at R8 999 for a three year period. South Africa is one of the first markets where this offer has been announced. Over...

Logicalis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Logicalis has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their security solutions to better defend against a world of increasing...

iiDENTIFii is Microsoft S’ 2021 ISV Partner of the Year

Biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding technology solution, iiDENTIFii, has been named as the New or Emerging Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year in the Microsoft South Africa Partner of the Year 2021 Awards. The Awards recognise...

Women need to embrace opportunities in the workplace

In my experience, the corporate environment today is a much more enabling one for women than in the past. By Lizelle Fourie, applications consultant at DAC Systems Even though the gender breakdown still favours men, the general attitude towards women has certainly...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you an exceptionally skilled Full Stack JavaScript Developer ready to take on challenging, large-scale development projects? Join a dynamic platform development team of 25 professionals focused on building and enhancing a sophisticated SaaS platform. You'll play a...

Network Engineer

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

ERP Business Analyst at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionWe're Hiring: Bridge Tech and Business as Our Next ERP Business Analyst!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Roodepoort

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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...

IT Project Manager (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our International Software Solutions client is seeking a talented Junior IT Project Manager to support and drive innovative digital projects across the globe. Responsibilities: Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering software development projects; Communicate...

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