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

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Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

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Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

AARTO jumps to December 2025

After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

Julian Assange could be going home soon

A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return

NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...

Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030

The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...

New board for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...

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Cloud computing in modern manufacturing

Today manufacturing is being transformed rapidly by changes in ICT, AI, robotics fields, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and increasingly powerful IoT devices. By JP van Loggerenberg, chief technology officer at Syspro The integration of these new technologies has meant...

Investing in a post-Covid-19 world

Just three months ago, investors were looking forward to an improved year of global growth and corporate earnings. That was then. The coronavirus crisis is an era-defining event; one which will have a significant impact on not only how we live, but also where we...

The new normal calls for leadership with a human touch (virtually)

In recent years, working from home has been a perk for some. Suddenly it became an imperative for many, as demand for remote work soared globally in only a few weeks. This has been a profound shift for society at large, writes Garsen Naidu, country manager of Cisco...

What’s your edge?

Edge computing has been garnering significant attention and has already started making an impact on how organisations think about working with data, defying boundaries beyond the use of data centres. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: MERAT at Dell Technologies...

F5 Networks acquires Shape Security

F5 Networks has completed its acquisition of Shape Security, a leader in fraud and abuse prevention. Marcel Fouché, networking and storage GM at value-added distributor Networks Unlimited Africa, a channel partner of F5 in sub-Saharan Africa, comments: "A number of...

DFA licenced to operate in Zimbabwe

Open-access fibre-connectivity provider DFA has become the first telecommunications provider in 10 years to be granted an operating licence by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). The awarding of the Internet Access Provider...

Nutanix adds partner support

Nutanix has announced the Nutanix Special Financial Assistance Program (NSFAP) to support partners worldwide as they work to sustain business operations amidst rapidly changing macroeconomic conditions. The NSFAP program will provide participating partners with...

Stanchion Payment Solutions appoints Middle East MD

Stanchion Payment Solutions, a global specialist in payments systems and integration, has appointed Kevin Blackwell as its new MD for the Middle East. Blackwell replaces Steven Kirrage, who was appointed as Stanchion's global CEO in March this year. Based in Dubai,...

Your business, the cloud and lockdown

For years, remote working was a concept that many companies dabbled in, allowing staff to work from home or coffee shops when they needed to. By Richard Vester, executive director: cloud and international at IOCO Despite the fact that remote work has grown 91% over...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create magic!...

SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a SAP ABAP (HCM) Developer, fully remote. Key Requirements 5years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAPABAPHCMShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also contact the IT team...

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