Call to correct Africa’s map distortion
For centuries, the Mercator map - one of the most widely used world maps - has shrunk the African continent, distorting its scale and minimising its global significance. Africa covers 30,37-million square kilometers - large enough to fit the US, China, India and most...
$4,8trn AI opportunity could widen inequality gap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies and creating opportunities - but it also poses risks of greater inequality. UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2025 warns that while AI can be a powerful tool for progress, it is...
Majority of D&A governance initiatives will fail by 2027
By 2027, 80% of data and analytics (D&A) governance initiatives will fail due to a lack of a real or manufactured crisis, according to Gartner. "A D&A governance programme that does not enable prioritised business outcomes fails," says Saul Judah, VP analyst...
Robust growth forecast for Africa’s digital health market
The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach $9.3 billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 15,4% during the forecast period - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The development of modern healthcare technologies and the increasing burden on...
Competitors ‘would be wise to mimic Gemini for Google Workspace’
"Gemini for Google Workspace" is fueled by Gemini Google's most capable set of large language models (LLMs) it has ever built, setting a lead for others to follow, according to new research from GlobalData. "Gemini for Google Workspace represents a significant upgrade...
Mobile phones still dominate digital devices
For years PCs, laptops, and tablets have been losing the race with mobile phones as the number one device among all generations and their ownership rate and usage continued falling in 2023. However, most other digital devices have also seen a significant ownership...
Intel Core Ultra extends AI PCs to the enterprise
Intel has extended the AI PC to commercial customers with the new Intel vPro platform. The enhanced features of Intel Core Ultra processors with available built-in Intel Arc GPUs, and Intel Core 14th Gen processors will usher in new PC experiences for enterprises,...
5G will help realise the enterprise IoT vision
New figures from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) show 5G connections are expected to represent more than half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade - and making 5G the dominant connectivity technology. 5G has been the fastest mobile...
Internet industry reports back on co-regulation
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has delivered its Industry Representative Body (IRB) annual Code of Conduct Report to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Mondli Gungubele. ISPA remains one of the country's...
Another positive month for take-home pay in January
The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) continued its upward movement in January as the high rate of inflation moderated, providing relief to salary earners. However, stormy clouds are on the horizon, particularly for tax-paying South Africans. "The nominal...
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Preparing the HR department for the digital workplace
The world of work continues to evolve, altering our assumptions about the jobs and tasks we do, the tools we use to perform them, and the ways in which we collaborate with our colleagues. By Debbie Tim, regional director: people business partners at Sage Africa &...
Improve network security with SD-WAN
Enterprises that are widely dispersed, geographically speaking, are rapidly moving to embrace software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs). This is because SD-WANs dramatically lower costs, reduce complexity and make branch communications more secure, while also, in...
Vodacom Foundation, Google partner on skills development
The Vodacom Foundation has partnered with Google to accelerate the empowerment of youth in South Africa with some of the digital skills required for 4IR. The partnership will help to address some of the anxiety that the youth have on the impact of 4IR on society,...
Modernise existing IT resources
Enterprises in every industry are plagued with legacy systems that are stifling their ability to innovate and advance, and holding them back from adopting hybrid cloud infrastructures, where workloads and resources span physical, virtual and cloud-based environments....
Dynamic DNA launches entrepreneurship programme
ICT training academy Dynamic DNA has launched a programme aimed at creating employment and promoting entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa. Prudence Mabitsela, Dynamic DNA MD and co-founder, aims to promote entrepreneurship and skills development as a way of...
Huawei targets 10 000 SA students for ICT competition
Huawei South Africa wants to see a local team win the company's prestigious annual Global ICT Competition to be held in China next year, and it is pulling out all the stops to make this happen. The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the largest ICT events in the world,...
Reliable credit scoring made easy
Alternative credit scoring fintech company CredoLab has launched in South Africa to help financial institutions and other lenders credit score more people, especially those who are new to bank and new to credit. Launched in Singapore three years ago, CredoLab develops...
How technology is changing insurance
It's no secret that the insurance sector is conservative by nature and has largely been slow to embrace technology. In the past year, many of the large incumbents have been touting new 'digital' offerings to keep the insurtech challengers like Pineapple, Naked and...
NEC XON creates KYC solution
NEC XON has created a Know Your Customer (KYC) solution to help mobile network operators and financial services businesses comply with legislation while cutting the costs, time, and resources usually associated with issuing SIM and bank cards. Doing so helps them...
Speed tests not an accurate CX measure
Using a speed test to indicate the likely experience of an Internet customer is like trying to gauge a car's performance simply by looking at its speedometer. That's according to Huge Networks Commercial Director, Rad Jankovic, who says there are other ways to more...
Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful NPO with a focus on job creation. They are working to unlock jobs and break down the barriers that keep millions of young South Africans unemployed. This is a really impactful position that will bring interesting as...
Intern: Business Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Evaluation of Change Requests to collate and provide estimations and the assessment of change. Gathering business requirements from a wide range of Operations Customers across various divisions. Prepare...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...
Technical Services ITSM Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Looking for an outstanding Senior Java Developer with expert-level coding skills, functional testing experience and DevOps capabilities. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechJavaJava SEEMV, PED Integration experienceShould you meet the...
Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...
Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE:Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.KEY...
Specialist Analyst
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers complies with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation.JOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements...
SAP Systems Analyst HCM (SuccessFactors) (CH1061)
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM / SuccessFactors Module experience to join their team.About the roleThe role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of...
Knowledge Manager at SVRI
Operations and AdministrationLeadership Council Secretarial SupportProjects and Programmes SupportKnowledge ManagementProduction of Online Events Desired Skills: Counseling Knowledge Management Governance Management Business Support Management Process & Knowledge...
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