Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems. Obsidian Systems has achieved Red Hat Specialized Partner status for Server/Cloud OS, becoming the only partner in Africa to hold this specialisation to date. The designation reflects advanced technical expertise around Red Hat Enterprise Linux, supported by formal Red Hat training and certification together with validated services capability….
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) returns to Cape Town in September, with African Bank signing on as official partner for the 2026 edition of what organisers bill as Africa’s largest entrepreneurship gathering. The congress takes place on 16-17 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme “Connecting Africa”. It is expected…
Honda took a major step toward commercializing solid-state battery technology by entering a strategic partnership with US battery developer QuantumScape. The collaboration follows Honda’s decision to cancel the North American launches of three planned electric vehicles, the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX, a setback that contributed to the automaker’s first annual…
Ossama Eldeeb Cisco has appointed Ossama Eldeeb as MD for Africa, effective immediately, handing the networking and security company’s continental operations to a 26-year industry veteran who has spent recent years building out its partner channel. Eldeeb will run Cisco’s commercial operations and investment strategy across Africa, working with the company’s local partners, Cisco said…
The U.S. is turning to Ukraine for help with drone technology. Trump threatens to pull his AG nomination until two GOP holdouts leave office. And why the job market is especially difficult for new college graduates. Here’s what to know today. U.S. turns to war-weary Ukraine for help with drone technology A Ukrainian soldier prepares…
In2IT Network Partner of the Year. In2IT Technologies, which positions itself as a global leader in IT services and consulting, has been recognised as Huawei’s Network Partner of the Year at Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, held in Johannesburg on 23 July 2026. Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 convened business executives, technology leaders and public…
Representatives from Vodacom, UJ, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and AWS. Vodacom has partnered with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to address SA’s growing demand for job-ready artificial intelligence (AI) and data science skills. The partnership, announced on Friday, brings together the mobile operator, academic institution…
Vodacom Group and Wits join forces for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme. Vodacom Group and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have partnered to run the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP), a three-month leadership and skills initiative for current students. The programme, offered through Wits’ Development and Leadership Unit, gives participants access to industry mentors,…
On 20 May 2026, ATS Network Management, in partnership with SolarWinds, successfully hosted the SolarWinds World Tour – Partner Session at the prestigious Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi. The event delivered a full-house experience, bringing together partners from across East Africa for an engaging day of insights, innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking sessions to networking…
FNB is partnering with the University of Johannesburg Business School to expand the 2026 FNB App Academy. (Image: Supplied) First National Bank (FNB) has partnered with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS) to strengthen the 2026 FNB App Academy programme. This will expand access to digital education and create new pathways for young people…
