In today’s rapidly evolving digital-first job market, the need for industry-specific skills is paramount. University education, while valuable, often falls short in preparing graduates for the fast-paced and technology-driven world of work. The Talent Acceleration Programme by Think Tank...

In a strategic move to bolster the Digital Transformation of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa and Africa, Tarsus On Demand is proud to announce the launch of Digital On Demand and its Digital Business Hub Marketplace. This comprehensive digital business hub is designed...

As GITEX-parallel start-up summit moves to Dubai Harbor, Flat6Labs is preparing to introduce hottest new tech firms to regional investors on the hunt for the UAE’s next unicorn. Flat6Labs, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has...

Sook, a proptech innovator reimagining how retail space is used, has announced its partnership with Mall of Africa (MoA), a premier retail destination in South Africa. The collaboration opens doors for brands to lease Sook’s rentable space within the MoA’s complex in Johannesburg,...

More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyberthreats. This is among the key findings of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing by...

Seventy-eight percent of local organisations are struggling to find the IT talent they need, with demand for skilled IT professionals increasing by 29% in the last 12 months, according to the most recent ManpowerGroup South Africa Employment Outlook Survey. This goes against the grain of the...

The ECA Office for North Africa and Oxford Economics Africa a joint online workshop on ‘Gender-smart investing for inclusive growth in North Africa’ last week. The event was an opportunity for ECA and Oxford Economics Africa to present the preliminary findings of a...

Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, and Isadora Bigourdan, CEO of Digital Africa, have signed a partnership agreement during the event, Vivatech, to promote and strengthen the growth of African start-ups by leveraging the expertise and resources of the Orange...

Microsoft is deepening its commitment to accelerating customer transformation in Africa with two key leadership appointments. Lillian Barnard has been named President for Microsoft Africa, dedicated to unlocking opportunities for African organisations by providing them with the technology they...

FinChoice – a sister company to HomeChoice – has launched a Personal Accident Plan using Root’s platform, with the aim of selling life insurance to its urban customer base. Here, Louw Hopley, Founder and CEO of Root, tells us more about how this partnership is benefitting both...