Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

CFOs going all-in on AI

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have fundamentally shifted their approach to artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from Salesforce, moving from cautious spenders to strategic investors who are betting on AI not just for cost-cutting, but as a crucial...

Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point

Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...

Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics 

The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...

Interest rates down, SME confidence up

With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...

Repo rate drop welcomed

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

Gen Z set to shake up the workplace

Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...

Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy

Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

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Altron Karabina achieves Azure Advanced Accreditation

Following a Microsoft initiated third-party audit of its cloud migration practices and after meeting stringent criteria including demonstrable global customer success stories, proven upskilling of staff and best practice frameworks and architecture, Altron Karabina...

Thales appoints new African distributors

Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) and Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) have been appointed as distributors of Thales access management and data protection solutions across the African continent. CSAD and CSSA are sister companies dedicated in the...

McAfee sells enterprise business

McAfee has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) in an all-cash transaction for $4-billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021, subject to customary regulatory...

How to keep your cargo in perfect condition

One thing is certain, 2020 was a turning point for supply chains. Never before have market forces shifted so dramatically, so quickly. By Simon Nicholson, senior director: product management for IoT at Oracle Enterprises and customers around the world have had a tough...

SA fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies confirms global expansion

South African digital fintech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed it is expanding its operations internationally. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist within the B2B sector, the company has set its sights on the...

The era of feminine leadership has arrived

Covid-19 has placed demands on people and organisations in almost all aspects of their daily lives. By Varsha Morar for MasterStart From going online (transforming digitally) to working remotely, and - perhaps most critically - demanding a change in consciousness from...

Let’s celebrate our women scientists and engineers

Let me ask you a question. When you think of a scientist, who comes to mind? Is it Albert Einstein, the founder of the theory of relativity? Or Sir Isaac Newton, who gave us the concept of gravity? And then there's Louis Pasteur, who invented the process of...

On-demand delivery on the rise

On-demand delivery is gaining a lot of popularity as a result of the current business and economic challenges and many businesses are expanding their operations by jumping on the digital bandwagon. By Antonio Bruni, CEO of Picup To expand their business reach,...

The sustenance of job creation during a digital evolution epoch

As the future pushes ahead unabated, the set of circumstances emerging spark a lot of imagination. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank We no longer just rely on linear cognitive capabilities that give rise to incremental change, but...

Think tech, STEM when you #ChooseToChallenge career options

As the CEO of AgendaWorx and founder of inSite Innovative Education Solutions, Zeldeen Muller understands the importance of innovation in technology as perhaps few can - from personal experience as a woman, a colleague and a manager. Noting how important it is for...

Intermediate Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge payment application solutions, offering high-performance software products for a dynamic and fast-paced market. The company has a strong track record of delivering reliable, secure, and innovative payment systems to...

Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTIONLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement gathering.Analyse complex business...

Intermediate BI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for an Intermediate BI Developer based within the Cape Town Region. As a PowerBI Developer you will be developing visuals as required and expressing your skillset while growing it substantially.Responsibilities:...

Jira Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders User support including trouble shoo ng errorsExperience in creang workfows and the deployments of workfowsDocument exisng...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Requirements ManagementLead and facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with client stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and collaborative discussions to ensure comprehensive and accurate requirement gathering.Analyse complex business processes, systems,...

Senior Solutions Architect

As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...

Scrum Master at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: This Scrum Master supports multiple agile teams across diverse, complex projects. They act as mentors, problem-solvers, and agile process guardians, fostering positive team dynamics and removing obstacles to progress. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate...

Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer/Data Specialist with ElasticSearch.Hybrid working with offices based in Melrose Arch Responsibilities: Enhancing the current alertingImproving the machine learning, monitoring and creating the alerting for it from end to...

Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...

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