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BDO Elevates Female Leaders in Technology, Media, and Telecoms Sector

BDO South Africa has announced the strategic appointments of Donvé Forbes and Linda Peter as sub-sector leads within its Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT)…

EcoFlow’s Portable Power Stations: Keeping Businesses Running Anywhere

For businesses or startups frequently working off-grid or needing backup power, a reliable portable power solution is essential. EcoFlow offers a robust line of…

NTT DATA Scores Massive Deal to Streamline Salesforce’s App Environment

Salesforce, the leading AI-powered CRM platform, has tapped NTT DATA to standardise and streamline its vast application ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to free…

TBD expands decentralised tbDEX in Africa

TBD, a subsidiary of Block focused on open and decentralised financial technologies, has onboarded leading African fintech Chipper Cash to its growing tbDEX ecosystem….

IBM Broadens Global Software Reach on AWS Marketplace

IBM has dramatically expanded the availability of its software portfolio on AWS Marketplace to 92 countries, the company announced on 6th May. This expansion…

World Password Day: It’s Time to Kill the Password Once and for All

Today marks World Password Day, an annual event that was originally designed to remind people to update their passwords regularly. However, in 2024, security…

Cisco ramps up AI-era security with Hypershield

As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates, the scale and complexity of data centres are straining conventional cybersecurity approaches. In response, Cisco Systems, the networking…

Cisco AI Readiness Index Sheds Light on South African Organisations’ AI Journey

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, poised to revolutionise industries and reshape the way we…

Melon Mobile Enters SME Market

Melon Mobile, a South African mobile network provider, today announced the launch of Melon Business, a new product offering designed specifically for small and…

AfricaCom 2023 highlights 5G as catalyst for business success

AfricaCom 2023 witnessed a significant focus on the pivotal role of 5G in driving Africa’s business success during the 2023 Africa 5G Summit. Hosted…

1K Africa and Ascension Capital Invest in Consumer Profile Bureau

In a significant move to enhance the South African credit bureau landscape, 1K Africa and Ascension Capital have announced an investment in Consumer Profile…

JOBJACK: Revolutionising Entry-Level Recruitment in South Africa

South Africa faces a daunting challenge: a staggering unemployment rate that disproportionately affects young people, hindering their prospects and perpetuating a cycle of poverty….

Ministers and ATU call for collaboration to build future-oriented digital infrastructure for Africa

Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies from across Africa, along with officials from the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), convened in Cape Town for the…

MediaTek is focused on empowering businesses in MEA with cutting edge technology

MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company, is committed to empowering businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region with cutting-edge technology. The company…

Businesses struggle to embrace regenerative models

A new Kearney survey found 56% of C-suite executives express dissatisfaction with current business transformations. While the concept of regenerative business gains traction, only…

Mastering AI: 5 key considerations for business success

Helm chief executive Dawood Patel urged businesses to adhere to fundamental principles when incorporating artificial intelligence into their operations. Drawing from his extensive experience…

YES sets sail: MENA market entry, Asian alliances await

In a move set to redefine the logistics landscape in the Middle East and North Africa, Yobante Express (YES), Africa’s pioneering logistics technology start-up,…

Lengo AI empowers Africa’s corner shops with data magic

With their innovative use of artificial intelligence and dedicated field agents, African start-up Lengo AI is ushering in a new era of reliable data…

EMERGING Valley 2023: Uniting continents, igniting innovations

The seventh edition of EMERGING Valley, a globally renowned business forum founded by entrepreneur and author Samir Abdelkrim, is set to take place on…

Financial inclusion: COVA Africa triumphs in CATAPULT

COVA Africa, a cutting-edge insurtech firm from Douala, Cameroon, emerged triumphant at the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event,…

ICT sector defies odds, tops VC investments

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) released its annual Venture Capital Industry Survey, revealing significant trends in the region’s investment…

GSA Africa Summit: Showcasing Africa’s start-up pioneers

Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a significant boost as the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit kicks off from Wednesday, 25 to…

Africa’s fintech boom: 13x growth by 2030

The landscape of global payments is rapidly evolving, ushering in an era of disruption and innovation. Fuelled by advancements in technology, the world has…

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Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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