South Africa

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…

AI unlocks $15.7 Trillion opportunity, but hurdles await Africa

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is hard to overstate, with a projected $15.7 trillion contribution to the global economy by 2030, according…

Cybercriminals exploit human error as biggest security flaw

As the digital world expands and more countries prepare for elections this year, cybercriminals are escalating their attacks on businesses, capitalising on employees’ mistakes…

Sungrow Unveils Powerful New Solar + Battery System for Homes and Businesses in South Africa

Solar power solutions company Sungrow has launched a new line of three-phase hybrid inverters and battery energy storage systems for the South African market….

With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit

With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s hard to know what to think. Should we be hopeful…

HONOR blazes trail in foldable and AI tech at MWC 2024

Chinese smartphone maker HONOR is disrupting the mobile industry with its innovative foldable devices and cutting-edge AI capabilities, solidifying its status as a tech…

New $50m fund aims to catalyse South African tech boom

A newly launched venture capital fund is setting its sights on propelling South African and African technology startups to new heights. Conducive Capital, a…

Fostering an inclusive future: Navigating the AI race in South Africa

In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the global narrative often fixates on the race to supremacy. As South Africa positions itself in this…

Navigating AI and Ecosystem Partnerships in South Africa

With the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and applications there’s been very little discussion around the usecases for AI in businesses in South…

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…

South African logitech startup Tripplo closes seed round

Tripplo, the Johannesburg-based logistics software platform, has successfully secured a US$1.8 million equity investment, concluding its seed funding extension round. The round was led…

Rentoza Secures $6 Million Investment to Revolutionise African E-commerce Through Subscriptions

Rentoza, the South African-based online subscription platform, has recently received a substantial boost in funding, with investments totaling $6 million from two prominent funders….

JoJo Tanks’ Cutting-Edge Tech: Introducing JoJo Monitor for Water Management

In the realm of technological innovation, sometimes it’s the most unexpected places that yield groundbreaking solutions. JoJo Tanks, South Africa’s venerable water tank manufacturer,…

Cape Town Welcomes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Center

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has further extended its commitment to democratising access to cloud skills training with the inauguration of its first international AWS…

VitruvianMD Secures $1.25 Million Funding to Revolutionise Medical Diagnostics

VitruvianMD, a pioneering medtech startup, has raised an impressive $1.25 million (equivalent to over R23 million) in their recent Seed Extension II funding round….

Uber Eats Partners with African Management Institute to Enhance South Africa’s Restaurant Industry

In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to the growth and sustainability of South Africa’s restaurant sector, Uber Eats has unveiled a groundbreaking…

Enter Now To Be The Next Entrepreneur of the Year®

Sponsored by Business Partners In recognition of the unwavering determination and success of South African entrepreneurs, we proudly announce the launch of the Business…

Youth Unemployment in South Africa: The Role of the BPO Industry in Creating Opportunities

South Africa is grappling with a pressing issue: soaring youth unemployment rates. Currently standing at a staggering 62.1%, youth unemployment in the country surpasses…

Three ways Artificial Intelligence will change the BPO landscape

Artificial Intelligence has received a lot of attention of late as it looks set to revolutionise and transform the way organisations and their people…

5 things technology leaders wish their boards knew about cybersecurity response

South Africa loses R2.2 billion per year to cybercrime, according to a 2020 Accenture report. Kaspersky research shows that 32.5% of local users were…

YuLife Launches in South Africa

YuLife, the London-based tech-driven financial services provider, has expanded its group risk protection offering to South Africa, offering its flagship product, group life insurance….

Maximising manufacturing efficiency to minimise the impact of load shedding

By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa To succeed in today’s economic environment, manufacturers must find new ways to create and capture…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

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

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion