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How Sports Psychologists Coach Esports Athletes to Victory

Nowadays, huge tournaments such as Dota 2 The International are on par with some traditional sports in many ways, like fan engagement, prize pool…

Fostering a Culture of Security in Higher Education

Creating a security-conscious culture is no easy feat for any organisation, but universities face unique hurdles. Adam Mikeal, the Chief Information Security Officer at…

AWS Fortifies Cloud Security with Overhauled Partner Competency Program

AWS is fortifying its defences through an overhauled security competency program. Ryan Orsi, a leader in AWS’s Cloud Foundational Services Partners team, shed light…

AWS VP talks up sci-fi maths tooling to rid world of software bugs

In a refreshingly frank conversation with media from around the world, a vice president at Amazon’s cloud arm poured ale-scented realism over the AI…

Building an Unshakeable Security Culture at AWS

At the heart of Amazon Web Services‘ industry-leading cloud offerings lies an unwavering commitment to security excellence. This imperative permeates every facet of the…

Bolstering Cloud Fortifications: AWS Doubles Down on Security at re:Inforce

Affirming their commitment to safeguarding the digital realm, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled a formidable arsenal of security enhancements at their annual re:Inforce conference….

SAP Unveils Cloud Innovations, Tech Tie-Ups

SAP, the global enterprise software leader, is pioneering a bold new era of AI-driven business innovation. At its annual SAP Sapphire conference this week,…

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

South Africa’s smallest businesses are doing the heavy lifting – but they’re still being left behind. A new report by Finfind, in partnership with…

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

The Africa Bridge Fund wants to change how tech ecosystems are built. Its founders, Kevin Dillon and Frank McCosker, are not seeking to replicate…

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

MortgageMarket has partnered with investment pioneer EasyEquities to launch EasyMortgages, a fully digital, consumer-first home loan solution now integrated directly into the EasyEquities platform….

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s AI PC revolution is officially underway. ASUS, in partnership with AMD, has unveiled its 2025 Expert P Series lineup — a full…

SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile steps down, Nicola Gubb named interim head

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has confirmed the departure of CEO Tshepiso Kobile, who leaves the role to pursue…

Nedbank backs SwiftVEE’s PrysWys to bring fintech to the farm gate

South African agri-tech startup SwiftVEE has secured a strategic collaboration with Nedbank Agribusiness, aimed at streamlining access to agricultural inputs through embedded finance. Under…

OP ED: How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the ‘front door’ – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that…

SA-born AURA raises €13.5m (R270m) Series B to take on US emergency response market

South African emergency tech startup AURA has secured €13.5 million (~R270 million) in Series B funding, marking a major milestone in its mission to…

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

South Africa is set to host one of the continent’s most anticipated gatherings for entrepreneurs and investors — the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit, taking place…

Outcomes-Based Funding Delivers Real Jobs for SA Youth – A New Model for SME-Led Growth

A new outcomes-based employment model is quietly reshaping how South Africa tackles youth unemployment — and it’s delivering results. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund,…

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Spaza shops are going digital, and fintech is leading the charge. Kazang, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is on a mission to digitise…

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

Africa’s demographic dividend – its booming youth population – often makes headlines. Now, fintech giant Flutterwave is moving beyond rhetoric with its Accelerate Workshop….

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