Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Turning tariffs into strategy

The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...

CIOs can’t ignore the rising tide of deepfake attacks

A 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders revealed that deepfake incidents are increasingly impacting organisations, with 43% reporting at least one audio call incident and 37% experiencing deepfakes in video calls. CIOs and security leaders who underestimate...

Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town

Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...

RCS messaging enjoys growing significance

Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...

Android continues market share growth

Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

UCT converts waste to energy and water

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....

Data privacy breaches costing insurance industry

Cyber claims have continued their upward trend over the past year - driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual cyber risk outlook. The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1-million) in the first six...

Financial inclusion demands better digital safety

Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...

Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains

The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...

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Innovative support of medical practitioners vital

A developing and progressive healthcare sector is the lifeblood of any nation. In South Africa, achieving such a well-functioning healthcare sector requires the commitment and support of both the government and private sector. By Coenie Smith, Nedbank national manager...

Fujitsu enhances server performance

Fujitsu has introduced a new foundational building block for data-driven transformation. Enhancements to the all-new dual-socket Fujitsu Server Primergy systems provide powerful compute capabilities at the heart of digitally-transformed architectures. The new Primergy...

Operational efficiency not a shortcut to great CX

Most organisations today understand the importance of customer experience (CX). In fact, research from Gartner shows that 75% of organisations are now able to show that customer satisfaction leads to revenue growth through increased customer retention or lifetime...

AWS opens intake of its Equity Equivalent Investment Program in SA

According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), small business ownership in South Africa reflects patterns of racial and gender-based inequality in the broader South African society, and as the size of businesses grows, the rates of black and female...

What you need to know about POPIA

All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with POPIA, which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. Wendy Tembedza from Webber Wentzel offers a practical guide to the most important aspects. With the commencement date of the Protection of Personal...

AURA announces UK launch

South African security response platform, AURA, will expand its footprint into the UK. AURA will offer its security response services to support and complement the UK's response network where it aims to have 10 000 users receiving the company's service within seven...

CSSA signs Wolfpack as reseller for ZeroFOX

CSSA, sole distributor for ZeroFOX in Africa, has appointed Wolfpack as an authorised reseller. "ZeroFOX protects what matters most - your brands, executives, locations, domains, and assets. Digital attacks run rampant and companies face actual threats on social media...

The new working reality

We are past one-year anniversary of one of the biggest corporate shifts in recent history - the mass move to work from home strategies by companies all over the world as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings This corporate shift has...

Taking colleagues with us as the world of work changes

The way we work has changed forever, and the way business operates must change too. Matt Surkont, CEO of BlueSky However, we need to make certain that we take our colleagues on this journey with us. As we look for better and more productive systems, we cannot forget...

IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Senior Business Analyst

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3-month Contract, with possible extensions. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS...

Back End Developer – 2583

?? Back End Developer - Java | Codebeamer | Automation Fanatic Wanted!?? Location: Hybrid - Pretoria?? Contract Role | 2+ Years DevOps + 5+ Years IT IndustryWe're on the hunt for a Back End Developer to join a high-performance agile team working on cutting-edge Java...

Mobile Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Developer to join their dynamic team! As a Mobile Developer you will be responsible for building and maintaining sleek and powerful mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms. You...

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