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New division aimed at accelerating digitalisation for SMB businesses

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...


Flat6Labs partners with North Star to host Demo Day showcasing seven promising tech start-ups at Expand 2023

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...


Proptech brand launches first international retail space with Mall of Africa

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,...


African employees less likely to fall for phishing attacks before any training

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...


South African employers are desperate for IT talent

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...


Gender-smart investing key for women economic empowerment and stronger growth in North Africa

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...


Partnership aims to strengthen support and growth of African start-ups

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 reinforces commitment to accelerating African customers’ growth and competitiveness

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...


Rooting for Africa’s insurance industry 

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...


South Africa introduces a new qualification to support tech skills creation

UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, has collaborated with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) in South Africa to develop the first national qualification in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Europe,...


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