The role of distribution in Africa

By Kathy Gibson – Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) is showing healthy growth – expected to surpass 4% this year and hit $3,3-trillion. And, as the continent flexes its economic muscles, new opportunities are opening up. Healthcare, education,...

Identify the gaps to tailor skills development

CompTIA, the largest global vendor-neutral certification provider, is conducting a survey among Employers across the African continent to ascertain where organisations see skills gaps – and what they are doing to stay current. The certification provider aims to...

AfCFTA will ease continental trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create a single, unified market for goods and services across the African continent. It is a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, aiming to accelerate economic diversification and regional...

Technology and the African opportunity

By Kathy Gibson – With its growing population and structural needs, the possibilities for Africa are almost limitless. This is the word from Craig Dawson, commercial business development: Africa at AMD – and a veteran of the African market – who says that...

The SDD crisis goes beyond pricing

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Repeat identity attacks ramp up

A massive 71% of organisations suffered at least one identity-related breach in the past year, with an average of three separate incidents reported per company. According to the Sophos State of Identity Security 2026, a vendor-agnostic survey of 5 000 IT and...

Jabra Evolve3 makes hybrid work a breeze

The Jabra Evolve3 85 is a professional over-ear headset built for hybrid work, combining AI-powered voice processing with enterprise-grade performance. Jabra ClearVoice uses deep learning to isolate speech and suppress background noise, supported by a multi-microphone...

The identity shift you may need to make

For decades, entrepreneurial success has been framed as a strategic challenge: identify the right market opportunity, develop a compelling product, and deploy the correct marketing systems to scale. While these elements remain important, a growing number of leadership...