Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...
The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...
Cybercrime continues to evolve
Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...
What Saffers searched for in 2024
Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...
Look out for these trends in 2025
2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...
AI key in fighting new cyberthreats
During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...
How to grow our share of global supply chains
A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...
IBM enhances GenAI with optics breakthrough
IBM has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered a new process for co-packaged optics (CPO), the next generation of optics technology, to enable...
Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...
AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
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Reduce online security risks
Jono Williams, sales manager at EasyBiz Technologies, explains that while there have been increased instances of cyber attacks as global industries embrace the online shift, there are technologies on the market that reduce the risk of personal information breaches....
SONA – professionalisation of directorship is critical
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) welcomes the President's emphasis in his State of the Nation Address on the need for competent individuals to be appointed in the civil service. The President argued that professional civil servants were vital in...
SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic
Mama Money, a South African money transfer company that makes it easier and cheaper to send money to more than 50 countries using just your phone, saw growth of over 500% in volumes during 2020. It now has more than 1-million users who pay fees as low as 3% for...
Tata Consultancy Services selected as tech provider for SA payment platform
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been appointed as the technology provider for South Africa's payments platform build for the Rapid Payments Programme (RPP). By joining forces with TCS, BankservAfrica will evolve payments for the hyperconnected digital economy in...
Incorporate decision intelligence in data practices
Recognised by Gartner as a top 10 trend in Data and Analytics last year (2020), decision intelligence is defined as an engineering discipline that augments data science with theory from social science, decisioning, and managerial science, and it centres on analysing...
R207m in Phuthuma Nathi dividends unclaimed
Phutuma Nathi is looking for 22 000 shareholders who owned shares and did not receive dividends between 2006 and 2020.There is R207-million in unclaimed dividends, waiting for their rightful owners. "This money belongs to our shareholders. We're calling on them to...
IITPSA renews IFIP accreditation
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has achieved the renewal of its International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) IP3 accreditation for a further five years. IFIP's International Professional Practice Partnership...
Covid-19 drives demand for connected services
The demand for connected services is growing against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, with South African companies looking for new ways to accelerate the digitisation of their business processes. They also answer to growing customer demand for simple, more...
Before you cancel your insurance, consider this
As the Covid-19 lockdown nears the one-year mark, consumers are feeling an increased financial bite, especially as so many South Africans are working from home. In numerous cases all family members are home-based and having to update connectivity, install technology...
Covid could revolutionise eco-friendly business travel
Sustainable business travel programmes are set to boom post COVID-19 as travel managers rally behind new opportunities to fast-track their climate compliance. Bonnie Smith, GM at FCM, comments: "While traveller safety will of course be a key component of any of the...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Senior IT Technician
Senior IT TechnicianAccelerate your IT career with cutting-edge technology solutions!R 300,000 - R 495,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company specializing in technology solutions, offering innovative products and services in hardware, software, and consulting. This is an...
Senior IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior IT TechnicianAccelerate your IT career with cutting-edge technology solutions!R 300,000 - R 495,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company specializing in technology solutions, offering innovative products and services in hardware, software, and consulting. This is an...
Business Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in East London. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions to...
Business Analyst – Eastern Cape East London
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in East London. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions to...
Sharepoint Consultant at International Cloud Migration Specialists
CALLING ALL MODERN WORKPLACE SPECIALISTS !! A dynamic and forward-thinking technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior SharePoint and Modern Work Consultant to join their growing team. This role focuses on Microsoft 365 third-party migrations, deployments,...
Sharepoint Consultant at International Cloud Migration Specialists – Gauteng Randburg
CALLING ALL MODERN WORKPLACE SPECIALISTS !! A dynamic and forward-thinking technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior SharePoint and Modern Work Consultant to join their growing team. This role focuses on Microsoft 365 third-party migrations, deployments,...
DevOps Engineer – 3071
Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and implementationProficiency in managing and automating infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or...
Embedded Software Development Engineer
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Senior Full-Stack Developer
A Cape Town-based product company (hybrid setup) is hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer with solid architecture experience to join a close-knit team solving technically interesting problems. The work touches on everything from performance and scale to system security...
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