Africa’s developer surge highlights a gender gap and opportunity
BCG analysis finds that scaling Africa’s software developer base could unlock major economic value, competitiveness and long‑term growth across the continent, with the inclusion of women representing one of...
Why AI voice agents are being met with open arms
For years, the South African contact centre industry has been building the foundations of digital customer service. While the traditional automated systems that aided them have served us well, we...
How to hire front-end developers in 2026: Skills, costs & screening process
Hiring front-end developers in 2026 costs between $25 and $120 per hour depending on region and seniority. The actual rate depends on experience, product complexity, and performance expectations. Modern...
Top Education Software Development Companies in 2026: How to Choose the Right Partner
In 2026, building education software requires scalable architecture, solid user experience, and deep domain experience. Software being developed today will rely heavily on personalization of the experience, analytics, and...
Infobip South Africa appoints Lauren Potgieter as new Country Manager
Infobip South Africa, a communication platform for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, has appointed Lauren Potgieter as Country Manager in a strategic move to accelerate growth...
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity reshapes options for remote, resilient networks
As enterprise dependency on always-on digital services continues to grow, organisations operating in remote and infrastructure-constrained areas are re-evaluating how they design resilient networks. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite...
Soweto-Based Tech Entrepreneur Marks 10-Year Knowledge Journey with Launch of AI-Powered Business Operating System Set to Disrupt SME Software and Advisory Industries
After more than a decade of research, coaching, writing, and testing practical SME development strategies, Soweto-based digital transformation expert and tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has officially launched an advanced...
Lenovo Accelerates Production-Ready Enterprise AI with NVIDIA—From AI Inferencing to Gigawatt-Scale AI Factories
Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage™ with NVIDIA helps operationalise AI through faster deployment and real-time inferencing across workstations, edge, data centres, and emerging AI factories.
At NVIDIA GTC, Lenovo unveiled new Lenovo Hybrid...
Geopolitical conflict and the global insurance market – lessons for South African insurers and reinsurers
The global insurance market has entered a period of unprecedented complexity. Geopolitical conflict, once regarded as a peripheral risk confined to specialist underwriters and political risk markets, has migrated...
Africa’s opportunity to shape the future of human-centred AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and public institutions worldwide. Yet the global conversation about AI still tends to follow the familiar narrative that the Global South lags while the...
Kenya: Court of Appeal upholds cybercrime law but strikes down ‘fake news’ offences
On 6 March 2026, the Court of Appeal in Nairobi (Court) issued a landmark decision on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018) (Act). The Court held that sections...
AI-Enabled Fraud Is Already Hitting SA and Financial Institutions Are Running Out of Time
Criminals are exploiting synthetic voices and identities faster than institutions can respond.
Artificial intelligence-enabled fraud is no longer a future risk for South Africa’s financial and
insurance sector; it is already...
