Fragmentation, debt, political uncertainty weigh on 2025 economic outlook
The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56% of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World Economic Forum. Only 17% foresee an improvement, pointing to...
GenAI will make 2025 intriguing for collaboration platforms
While generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) significantly shaped team collaboration platforms in 2024, its influence will only continue in 2025. The year is set to be an intriguing one, marked by rising adoption of Agentic AI, transformation of contact center...
Early smartphone use could have long-term consequences
A group of researchers from the University of Milano-Bicocca and SUPSI, by means of longitudinal data provided by INVALSI (Italian Institute for the Evaluation of the Education System), has confirmed that early smartphone usage before the age of 12 does not bring...
IT, security teams rally to counter AI threats
A new Commvault report shows that traditional silos between ITOps and security teams are beginning to break down, as organisations realise the importance of increased collaboration to combat the onslaught of more sophisticated cyber-attacks. Commissioned in...
These are the factors that keep SMMEs awake at night
2023 was a difficult year for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), marked by fluctuating market dynamics. This is according to Garth Rossiter, head of credit and chief risk officer at Lula, who adds: "The results of our recent business...
Digital health market heads to $780bn
The global digital health market size is expected to reach $780,49-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Growing smartphone penetration, advancements in internet connectivity, developing IT...
European Commission, African Development Bank unlock new infrastructure funding
On the sidelines of the Italy-Africa Summit, the European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group have formalized a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to boost investments and infrastructure projects in Africa. The European Union's...
Anglo American partner on EV batteries
Anglo American has announced the launch of a research and development project in collaboration with GEM, one of China's largest battery and battery material recyclers, to explore new and more efficient technologies for the use of existing and alternative raw materials...
Création Africa extends application deadline
Création Africa, a R24-million initiative to mentor, incubate and provide financial support for emerging culture and creative businesses in Lesotho, Malawi and South Africa, has issued its final call for applications. Entrepreneurs have until 31 January 2024 to apply....
JINX dark fiber upgrades set the stage for SA internet growth
JINX completes dark fibre upgrades The multisite Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) has completed the installation of high-speed dark fibre across the span of the entire network to radically boost the exchange's resilience and backbone capacity in 2024. "Successful...
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4IR demands a reskilled workforce
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Covid-19 casts a dark shadow on smartphone sales in West Africa
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Protect your data at rest and in flight
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CX from a millennial perspective
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ContinuitySA launches Partnership Programme
ContinuitySA, Africa's leading provider of business continuity and resilience services, has officially launched a formal Partner Programme. The programme aims to encourage consultants and mid-sized IT companies to partner with ContinuitySA in offering their clients a...
Leadhome urges sellers to remain positive and listed
Real estate company Leadhome says that prospective sellers are encouraged to keep their properties listed despite the current economy and the potential impact of Covid-19. CEO Marcél du Toit says that there are several benefits to the homeowner retaining their...
Software Developer (Python) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Python Software Developer to contribute to building scalable, high-performance applications. Your responsibilities will be: Designing, developing and maintaining Python-based systems Writing efficient code Working closely...
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Senior Cloud Engineer Location: South Africa (Remote with periodic meetups) Are you a cloud enthusiast ready to tackle exciting challenges and craft innovative solutions? Are you passionate about modernising complex applications to be cloud native? Do you get excited...
Software Engineering – Application Lead – Gauteng Primrose
Seeking a professional Software Engineering - Application Lead with 8-10 years of experience. Temporary role based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.Job DescriptionThe CO Lead is responsible for the delivery of the SAP CO functional solution as part of the template take-on/...
IT Support – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Are you ready to deliver exceptional IT support to customers across the globe?We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that empower businesses. As an IT Support Engineer within our Managed IT Services group, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring...
Software Developer (Python) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Python Software Developer to contribute to building scalable, high-performance applications. Your responsibilities will be: Designing, developing and maintaining Python-based systems Writing efficient code Working closely...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Senior Cloud Engineer Location: South Africa (Remote with periodic meetups) Are you a cloud enthusiast ready to tackle exciting challenges and craft innovative solutions? Are you passionate about modernising complex applications to be cloud native? Do you get excited...
Level II IT Support Engineer
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Software Developer (PHP) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
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