‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

To remain relevant, SA needs to build resilience

Kathy Gibson reports - With the world economy faltering in the face of tariff uncertainty, and global supply chains under intense pressure, it’s important for us to become more resilient as a country. This is the word from BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi, speaking at last...

Trade reform key to overcoming development challenges

The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) has unveiled a bold new vision for reforming the international financial architecture. The Sevilla Commitment or Compromiso de Sevilla – endorsed by over 190 nations – resolves to mobilise finance at...

TV the biggest loser as Gen Z turns to streaming

The data is in, and it's official: things are not looking good for South African television. The latest MAPS data overview from the Market Research Foundation shows a massive decline in television viewership over the past two years: In Q1 2021, 72% of respondents...

SMEs unaware of malware for nine months

South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take about nine months to become aware of and report a data breach. That's according to Jaco Voigt, MD of Cisco technology ecosystem provider PerfectWorx Consulting, who says this concerning timeframe is broadly...

APT groups target government, energy, telecoms in Africa

Researchers at Kaspersky keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing nine active threat actors that currently target organisations in Africa. While these threat actors target a wide range of entities, Kaspersky researchers identified...

Beware of tax season scammers

As the 2024 tax season officially gets underway and provisional and non-provisional taxpayers prepare their paperwork filing, it's essential to be extra vigilant as cybercriminals set their sights on South African taxpayers for a quick payday. Tax season has become a...

IITPSA ICT Skills Survey focuses on changing landscape

The 2024 edition of the IITPSA South African ICT Skills Survey has gone live for survey input. This survey was previously co-authored by Adrian Schofield, Professional Member and Fellow of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA),...

BankservAfrica and UPI ease e-commerce payments in Africa

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International (UPI) are collaborating to facilitate easier and safer e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa's online merchants. The organisations have joined forces to introduce UPI e-commerce acceptance across several...

Industrial IoT set for massive growth

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is anticipated to reach $1,69-trillion by 2030 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant...

Webb captures celestial fireworks around a forming star

The cosmos seems to come alive with a crackling explosion of pyrotechnics in this new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Taken with Webb's MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), this fiery hourglass marks the scene of a very young object in the process of becoming...

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No business without compliance and risk officers

There cannot be any doubt that the coronavirus disease of 2019 (Covid-19) has redefined the world in general and the work environment in particular. By Advocate Modidima Mannya, IRMSA Risk Chat contributor In the work environment, the Compliance and Risk Officers...

Nissan SA adopts WesBank’s online digital finance application

New digital application technology developed by WesBank has been adopted by Nissan South Africa and Nissan Finance to assist customers when applying for finance online. The technology, launched by WesBank in October last year, is currently integrated into the bank's...

Ericsson to deliver SoftBank’s 5G Core

Ericsson has been selected by SoftBank to deliver cloud native 5G Core for the bank's 5G standalone network. The solution, which includes Ericsson Cloud Packet Core, Ericsson Cloud Unified Data Management and Policy, as well as Ericsson NFVI, will play a key role in...

Capitec goes paperless

Capitec has introduced an eSignature capability, by means of a biometric fingerprint. Biometric readers allow for sanitisation after each client's use, while paper documents cannot be easily disinfected between parties. Wim de Bruyn, executive: business development...

Diabetes telemedicine attracts local investment

Covid-19 is a serious risk for the estimated 4,6-million people with diabetes in South Africa as high blood sugar levels increase the mortality risk posed by the pandemic. Digital healthcare solutions are emerging as effective tools for safe, remote condition...

Could agile data infrastructures save the retail sector?

Retailers have been hit hard by the current crisis. IT teams supporting struggling businesses now need to switch to maintaining critical infrastructures that support home-workers and enable online models to run efficiently. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer:...

Kyocera enters production print

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa is expanding into production print market with the launch of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c. The device offers low maintenance, high efficiency and low energy consumption, and provides solutions in an economical way for printing in...

FNB launches a virtual card

FNB is expanding its digital payments ecosystem by launching a virtual card for individual and business customers. The virtual card is available to individual customers across debit, fusion and credit cards and for business customers on debit cards. The virtual card...

Modelling could optimise Covid-19 resource allocation

Data is key in helping to deal with the impact of Covid-19 and intelligent systems can help organisations allocate resources more efficiently. By Akesh Lalla, SAS country manager This pandemic has impacted the world, affecting multiple sectors on a global scale. Being...

Why AI is the next best thing for customer experience management

While an omnichannel approach has become the norm across most industries, forward-looking businesses are considering the next level to gain competitive advantage. According to Andrea Tucker, research and development head at e4, to disrupt a market using omnichannel...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...

C# Software Architect (LW)

Duties and Responsibilities: Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.Technology StrategyDevelop and maintain the...

SQL Database Administrator

My client is on the lookout for a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. As a key member of their team, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing clients' database systems to ensure seamless...

Front End Developer – 1911

Front End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript.Experienced with building reactive web applications with the RxJ and NgRx for state management.Experienced with Karma/Jasmine/Jest testing framework.Familiar with UX...

Business Analyst at Innovative Solutions Group

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations and processes.Ensure full stakeholder engagement and agreement on documented requirements.Collect critical information from meetings and produce actionable...

Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems AnalystAccelerate your career in cutting-edge aviation systems technology!R400,000 - R605,000 per annumJoin a leading company in Systems and Aviation Security Systems, known for innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...

C# Software Architect (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Duties and Responsibilities: Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.Technology StrategyDevelop and maintain the...

SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Menlyn

My client is on the lookout for a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. As a key member of their team, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing clients' database systems to ensure seamless...

Front End Developer – 1911 – Gauteng Pretoria

Front End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript.Experienced with building reactive web applications with the RxJ and NgRx for state management.Experienced with Karma/Jasmine/Jest testing framework.Familiar with UX...

Business Analyst at Innovative Solutions Group – Gauteng Menlyn

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations and processes.Ensure full stakeholder engagement and agreement on documented requirements.Collect critical information from meetings and produce actionable...

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