Ian Merrington

UK-SA Tech Hub, CiTi launch youth-focused Developers Placement Programme

The UK-South Africa Tech Hub has partnered with the Cape Innovation Technology Initiative (CiTi) to launch a youth and female-focused developers placement programme. The…

CiTi adds three new board members to back move to expand support initiatives

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) has announced the appointment of three additional directors to its board to support the organisation as it expands its…

CiTi to train 3000 IT professionals after securing R250m from BCX, Jobs Fund

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) today said it plans to train 3000 developers in the next three years through its CapaCiTi technology skills and job…

Edtech incubator Injini opens applications for second cohort

Cape Town-based edtech incubator Injini has opened applications for its second cohort. It is looking for eight edtech innovations from across the continent to…

15 people in the SA tech startup ecosystem you should follow in 2018

The new year is upon us. What better way to get started than to follow and connect with key decision makers in the SA…

Time to reimagine education system to tackle SA’s Industry 4.0 challenges

Unemployment in SA is at a 14-year high with youth unemployment (15-34 years) reaching 38.6% in the first quarter of this year. Most concerning…

Identifying and managing regulatory risks in fintech innovation [Sponsored]

Facebook-owned WhatsApp’s recent move into digital payments in India reinforces the view of many, that the biggest competition to existing legacy banks could well…

A Day in the Life of: CiTi CEO Ian Merrington [Native Article]

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is one of South Africa’s oldest initiatives dedicated to boost local innovation. Founded in 1998, CiTi has…

CiTi announces Ian Merrington as new CEO

The Cape Innovative and Technology Initiative (CiTi) — which is responsible for projects like the Bandwidth Barn and CapaCiti — has just announced the…

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers