The SABS requires a solution that will use the latest technology to automate end-to-end business processes and procedures. The ICT industry is back in favour this week, with National Treasury’s eTenders Portal featuring a number of tech-focused advertisements, particularly from state-owned entities. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) takes the headline, however, with its…
Trapped by geography and squeezed by global market forces, the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries remain among the poorest – and most overlooked. At a major UN conference underway this week in Awaza, Turkmenistan, calls are growing to tackle the high trade costs, investment gaps and growing digital divide that continue to hold these countries…
Washington, DC — Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level visits, peace deals, and trade agreements may signal renewed attention, sustained engagement is frequently undermined by shifts in leadership, budgets, and institutional agendas. Today, the…
Monrovia — As global financial aid continues to decline, experts warn of the increasing risks posed to low-income countries and urge regional stakeholders to look inward to fund much-needed development. Speaking at the African Transformation online briefing on Tuesday, the Manager of Resources and Partnerships at the African Development Fund (ADF), Valerie Dabady, said the…
Lloyd Hendricks, practice head of mobile services at DVT. When mobile developers work in silos, delays stack up fast. One team waits on another to fix a backend issue. Development teams get blocked because the backend hasn’t been integrated yet. The result? Endless context switching, delivery slowdowns and mounting frustration across the pipeline. Cross-stack development…
Magix, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Magix R&D Lab, a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity through innovative threat research and offensive security expertise. Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix Security, expressed his excitement about the new venture: “Magix R&D Lab represents our commitment…
Thami Dineka, Managing Director of KTS Cyber Security. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced digital world, business development in technology is no longer a linear function – it is a strategic, data-driven, network-leveraging discipline that determines whether a company leads, follows or fades. As we stand at the intersection of innovation and socio-economic transformation, especially within the…
As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) concluded in Seville, Spain in early July 2025, global leaders adopted the “Seville Commitment,” reaffirming the urgent need to reform the international financial architecture, expand fiscal space, and advance gender equality. These commitments are timely and necessary. But without actionable and enforceable reforms, African countries—and African women…
Kigali — The Project Management Institute (PMI) is set to convene leading voices from across Africa at the upcoming Global Summit Series Africa 2025, with a focus on how project execution can drive inclusive growth, innovation, and resilience on the continent. The Summit, themed “Africa on Purpose,” will take place from August 19-21 at the…
New York — The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) took place in Seville, Spain from 30th June to 3rd July amidst intensifying attacks on multilateralism, unprecedented cuts to global aid and development financing, and regression of decades of progress in the fight against poverty. Participants at the once-a-decade United Nations (UN) conference…
