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

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Call for better digital rights protection

South Africa should consider tighter legislation similar to a ground-breaking proposal by Denmark to respond to the challenges of Generative AI by ensuring the protection of individual rights and mitigate AI-enabled social engineering. This has become even more...

Former MTN CEO dies

Sifiso Dabengwa, formerly chairperson of Eskom and CEO of MTN, died yesterday (1 September) from cancer. Dabengwa was CEO of MTN from 2011 to 2015, and chaired Eskom from 2018 to 2020. Dabengwa is survived by his wife and four children.  

Capitec enhances CX with cloud-based services

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - Capitec is adding features to its AWS-based app that will allow customers to place calls from within the app. Customers can already access the app without having to use data - and now the calls to Capitec will also be...

Updated global treaty to optimise radio spectrum management

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released an updated version of the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Entering into force on 1 January 2025, the 2024 edition of the...

Supply chain under siege

Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...

Vulnerabilities in open-source Suricata, FreeRDP projects

Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities - two of which could allow arbitrary code execution - in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products. Security experts say that of the seven...

Applications now open for ISPA Inspires sponsorships

Smart young South Africans aspiring to careers in the ICT industry are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the fifth instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship from Monday (2 September). ISPA is South Africa's official internet...

Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children

A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...

Young scientists show what they can do

A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...

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The rise of ransomware 2.0

Over the past couple of years, widespread ransomware attacks - where criminals use malware to encrypt your data and hold it for ransom - have been replaced by more targeted attacks against specific companies and industries. In these more targeted campaigns, attackers...

The ideal employer remuneration model for the Covid-19 era

What a company is prepared to pay its workers has always been a juggling act between three main considerations. These are: attracting, retaining and motivating talented employees; being fair; and keeping total remuneration costs from spiralling, according to Tanya...

Location intelligence can help telcos maximise 5G ROI

Telcos are faced with multiple challenges in a saturated market, where margins are low, competition is high and churn between networks is high. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Now, as 5G gains momentum, intelligent network coverage becomes more...

Management needs to adapt for ‘out of sight’ employees

New research has revealed a 41% increase in the proportion of employees across EMEA who see remote working as a prerequisite rather than a perk, rising to 53% among Gen X workers. This is according to a new global study conducted by VMware, a leading innovator in...

Digitisation of remittances can support Africa’s economic recovery

Taking customers on a compelling digital payments journey lays the foundation for financial inclusion, writes Andy Jury, CEO of Mukuru. With the majority of African countries now facing steep economic activity declines in the devastating wake of Covid-19, the next few...

With cross-platform enterprise innovation, work smarter not harder

Dolf Snyman, CA Southern Africa, BU Lead: Broadcom Mainframe Solutions, explains how mastering the increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud IT architecture - inclusive of the mainframe - is fundamental to business success. The difficulty lies in ensuring that all...

Be cautious when selling your car privately

Lockdown has had a major effect on the finances of many South African households. To reduce expenses, some households will consider selling their car, particularly if it is a second vehicle and doesn't get much use, or to downgrade. Often, the option of selling a car...

Cybersecurity is personal

If you think cybersecurity is something that happens to other people and doesn't affect you, think again. By Doctor Mafuwafuwane, acting practice lead: enterprise security solution at Altron Systems Integration Ask anyone who tried to buy electricity from City Power...

Tarsus signs distribution agreement with Dell EMC

Tarsus Distribution has expanded its distribution agreement with Dell EMC. The move enhances the company's offerings to customers and allows it to provide end-to-end solutions across the Dell EMC portfolio of products for the mid-market and enterprise sector to its...

Don’t confuse e-commerce with omnichannel retailing

The age of the mall is waning. The phrase that sends property fund managers into a cold sweat. But it's not just the lower foot traffic as a result of Covid that is to blame for the pressure on brick-and-mortar stores. Businesses which have refused to embrace the...

Senior Mobile Developer (ITC-28)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Developer with extensive experience in Flutter and a strong background in developing both standalone and integrated mobile applications. This role requires a developer confident in complex integrations and contributing to...

.Net Developer

Our client is seeking a .Net Developer to develop new products and features and to maintain existing web applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or diploma in software engineering2-6 yrs development experienceExperience with C#, Net Core / .Net 9Experience...

Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer (ITC-18)

We are seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer with strong back-end development expertise and secondary exposure to front-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise-level Java systems, including CORBA and EJB, and be comfortable...

Senior Solutions Architect (ITC-41) – Gauteng Centurion

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise-grade systems. This senior role is ideal for an experienced professional with a deep understanding of cloud...

Power Systems Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is a specialist energy consultancy fuelled by dedicated power system experts, they bring extensive experience to a diverse range of power generation projects. They are known to partner with leading renewable energy developers, offering you the chance to...

Technology Consultant – JHB East Rand – Gauteng Primrose

Leading medical supplier requires an Technology Consultant for the Johannesburg East Rand Area.Develop & understand how to maintain and develop current business and seeking new business.Sales and Marketing of all products in the designated range.Attending theatre...

Senior Mobile Developer (ITC-28) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Developer with extensive experience in Flutter and a strong background in developing both standalone and integrated mobile applications. This role requires a developer confident in complex integrations and contributing to...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a .Net Developer to develop new products and features and to maintain existing web applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or diploma in software engineering2-6 yrs development experienceExperience with C#, Net Core / .Net 9Experience...

Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer (ITC-18) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer with strong back-end development expertise and secondary exposure to front-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise-level Java systems, including CORBA and EJB, and be comfortable...

Test Analyst

We are looking for a meticulous and driven Test Analyst to join our team and contribute to the delivery of robust, high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing comprehensive testing strategies, both manual and...

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