Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs
Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...
Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability
Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionise industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of...
SA households see increase in financial assets
Last year was marked by sharp monetary tightening. But economies proved resilient and markets even boomed. Against this backdrop, global financial assets of private households recorded strong growth: With an increase of 7,6%, the losses of the previous year (-3,5%)...
Up to 11m victims hit by Necro Trojan in Google Play
In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro is an Android...
Miscommunication hinders delivery of employee value
Just 33% of employees report that their organisation is consistently delivering on the employee value proposition (EVP) promises it makes, according to a survey by Gartner. A March 2024 Gartner survey of more than 1 300 employees found that only 21% of employees said...
Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting today urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days...
AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications
In a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day last week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared a bold vision for the future of telecommunications. “We’ve fused signal processing and AI,” Huang declared during a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike...
AI set for $19,9trn economic impact
New research from IDC – The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs - predicts that business spending to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), to use AI in existing business operations, and to deliver better products/services to business and...
Wave 2 Copilot gives Microsoft the collaboration edge
Microsoft introduced a series of generative AI (GenAI) based office productivity tools at the recent “Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2” event, strengthening its position in the team collaboration space. Although Microsoft is playing catch-up with some of the capabilities...
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Cloud migration boosts data management
As cloud migrations accelerate, the need for effective backup and recovery becomes increasingly clear. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This is also driven by compliance, with legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) regulating...
Satellite broadband a key component in Africa’s B2B connectivity mix
The media coverage received by the launch of the Starlink internet connectivity service in SA by Elon Musk's SpaceX corporation, has focused attention on this exciting technology and driven a reappraisal of its role in the world's connectivity mix. While Starlink...
Protect against evolving ransomware attack trends
Ransomware attack trends continues to evolve, and the current iterations seen during the Covid-19 pandemic are no exception. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs During this time, malicious actors have...
Data privacy instrumental in African lead management
A well-known saying states that if a company thinks compliance is expensive, it should try being non-compliant. Performing leads management across Africa at a time when data privacy is an integral component of regulation means organisations will do well to heed this...
In customer communication, engagement is everything
In a world where customer experience is the number one differentiator between successful and unsuccessful companies, most organisational leaders realise how important it is. What many struggle with however, is measuring customer experience. This isn't helped by the...
Kabakoo brings no-code training to West Africa
Kabakoo has launched the first no-code training in West Africa for a batch of 21 learners at its Bamako campus. This intensive "FullStack'' program is designed and delivered in partnership with Contournement, the European leader in no-code training. The learners will...
Microsoft brings Surface Book 3 to SA
Microsoft is expanding its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Book 3 for both commercial and consumer customers. The device is available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores. Surface Book 3 is a robust...
AAC targets smallholder farmers, agribusiness startups
African smallholder farmers and agribusiness startups need support to build resiliency and sustainability. A small improvement to their productivity via training, mentorship, access to better inputs and markets will have a huge impact on the industry and continent...
BT extends partnership with Syngenta
BT has announced an extension of its long-term strategic agreement with agricultural technology company Syngenta. Syngenta helps improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. As part of the extended strategic...
StorMagic SvKMS certified for Commvault
Official StorMagic distributor for South Africa and the SADC region, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the certification of StorMagic SvKMS as a third-party key management server solution for Commvault. DCC, also an official Commvault distributor, will...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
SAP Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Halfway House
Job Title: SAP Solutions Architect Location: Midrand Industry: Retail / Pharmaceutical Employment Type: Permanent About the ClientOur client is a market leader in the retail and pharmaceutical sector, renowned for innovation, customer-centricity, and operational...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer to work on mission-critical B2B, payments, and SaaS solutions. Key Requirements Minimum 6+ years' software development experience in B2B transactional, payments, or SaaS environmentsRelevant IT Degree (preferred)Expertise...
Junior Data Analyst
An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for a Junior Data Analyst, based in Bellville, Cape Town. The Analyst is expected to use existing tools and models for this reporting, as well as assist in the development of new tools. It would be...
API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Project Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...
Software Support Technician
Company based in Centurion Gauteng is looking for an (SigmaNEST) Software Support Technician to join their team.As part of the technical support staff, the software support technician will work on our SigmaNEST software to identify issues, assist with customers...
Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for a Junior Data Analyst, based in Bellville, Cape Town. The Analyst is expected to use existing tools and models for this reporting, as well as assist in the development of new tools. It would be...
API Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Project Manager – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...
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