Lillian Barnard

Microsoft to host African Start-Ups AI Fest next week

Up to 10 000 start-ups will have access to industry-specific AI expertise to advance their businesses.
Dion Hendrick
2:00
May 3, 2023

Microsoft appoints new Africa boss

The vendor appoints South African country MD, Lilian Barnard, to president for the continent.
4:10
Mar 9, 2021

Google, Microsoft invest millions to empower African women

In light of International Women's Day, the tech giants establish initiatives to help create pathways to prosperity for women and girls across Africa.
3:50
Jun 23, 2020

Vodacom, Microsoft announce game-changer for SA education

Companies say Connected Digital Education initiative is also about prepping country’s workforce of the future.
2:00
Sep 2, 2019

Nedbank migrates IT infrastructure to Microsoft cloud

The bank partners with Microsoft to migrate components of its IT infrastructure to the cloud.
1:30
May 28, 2019

AI-focused VC launched in SA

Cape Town-based Cortex Ventures is expected to be Africa's one-stop-shop for AI-focused start-ups and scale-ups seeking early or growth stage funding.
2:20
Jan 14, 2019

Microsoft SA announced new MD

Microsoft South Africa's MD Zoaib Hoosen has resigned and will be replaced by Lillian Barnard.