AI adoption could reshape Africa’s economy, boost GDP

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points, and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points, over the next decade. This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates, on par with the...

IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...

Machine learning helps protect endangered whales

SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...

Digital payments continue steep growth trajectory

The global digital payment market size is anticipated to reach $361,3-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 21,4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. The market’s growth can be attributed to the increasing number of...

WiFi 6E, WiFi 7 standards drive enterprise WLAN growth

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) compared to 4Q23 to reach $2,6-billion. For the full year, in 2024, the enterprise WLAN market declined 12,7% year-over-year (YoY), finishing at...

Data centre demand drove double-digit switch sales in Q4

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $12-billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24), a 13,3% year-over-year (YoY) increase. For the full year 2024, however, the market declined 5,4%, finishing at $41,8-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and...

Massive solar storm gave rise to new radiation belts

The largest solar storm in two decades hit Earth in May 2024. For several days, wave after wave of high-energy charged particles from the Sun rocked the planet. Brilliant auroras engulfed the skies, and some GPS communications were temporarily disrupted. With the help...

GenAI set to elevate banks’ performance

Gen AI adoption within the global financial services industry is set to soar. This is according to the IBM Institute for Business Value, which has released the 2025 Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets, its annual expectations for technology and transformation in...

1,6m cyberattacks on Roblox players detected in 2024

Ahead of Safer Internet Day tomorrow (11 February 2025), Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children face online by analysing threats associated with one of the most popular gaming platforms — Roblox. The experts shed light on the alarming rise in...

Are you owed any unclaimed dividends?

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Claim It campaign, urging South Africans to check if they are potential shareholders owed a portion of the R4,5-billion in unclaimed dividends. The Claim It initiative is a collaborative effort between the JSE and...

Mobile services drive Telkom revenue growth

Telkom reports that its mobile service revenue outpaced the market with revenue growth of 9,6%. In a trading update for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024, group revenue was up 0,9% to R10 995-million, with fixed data revenue up 4,7% and information technology...

OR Tambo among the world’s busiest airports

Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports in the Middle East and Africa, having facilitated over 12-million scheduled seats this year. According to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), ORTIA has...

UCT launches new innovation fund

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched the University Technology Fund II (UTF II). UTF II will enable UCT to build on the foundation established by UTF I, offering expanded funding opportunities and continued support for high-impact ventures. As a strategic...

Gearing up for a C-suite exodus

More than half (56%) of CxOs, defined as C-suite leaders reporting to the CEO, (excluding CHROs) are likely or extremely likely to leave their current role in the next two years, according to Gartner. The October 2024 Gartner survey of 200 CxOs reveals that 27%...

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Finalto launches White Label solution for brokers

Finalto South Africa has unveiled its newly-revamped White Label solution that allows market participants to start their own brokerages in record time, as well as gain access to top tier liquidity and differentiate their offerings from other players in the industry....

Kumba’s Kolomela mine wins top international award

A project whereby adumo Payouts integrated its card-based incentive payout solution with the client's in-house app has seen Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela Mine, in the Northern Cape win a prestigious International 2024 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Digital Media...

How Africa could become a top lithium supplier

Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa's lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent's share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from...

Paratus is first Starlink reseller in Botswana

Following last year's announcement that the pan-African telecommunications group, Paratus, commenced reselling Starlink, Paratus Botswana is pleased to announce that the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connection solution is now available in Botswana. The Botswana...

New CEO for AfriGIS

AfriGIS has appointed Rochelle Mountany as CEO, effective September 2024. Mountany, who holds master's degrees in psychology and business, spent 11 years at Microsoft. She was also CIO of global health and wellbeing company AXA ICAS International, spearheading the...

Data helps to bridge the retail logistics gap

Despite many recent upheavals in supply chains due to events like the Red Sea crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the logistics space is looking up. The South African Association of Freighter Forwarders/Business Unity South Africa cargo report for...

Companies Amendment Act fails on business friendly

The promulgation of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (the Act) introduces, among others, sections 30A and 30B to the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The Act was published in the Government Gazette on 30 July 2024, but a promulgation date is still awaited. "Some of the...

LG Electronics SA launches online store

LG Electronics South Africa has opened an online store that it hopes will change how South Africans buy tech. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Now live at LG.com/za, our online store brings LG's innovative gadgets straight...

How can world leaders bolster resilience in an insecure world

It is no exaggeration to say that governments play an absolutely pivotal role in delivering effective cybersecurity. From regulation to investment, national leaders establish priorities, set goals and determine the urgency of our collective efforts across an...

Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation

Modernisation and digitisation are crucial developments that will drive the future growth of Southern Africa's railway industry. This is the key message Guoyu Wang, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Transportation Business, imparted to delegates attending the Southern...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...

Angular Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...

SQL Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495

SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...

Angular Developer – 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 Angular Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What we are looking...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

SAP BI / BW Consultant – 2495 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP BI/BW Consultant with BWonHANA / BW4/HANA / HANA / SAP portal and query building in SAP BW using BEX, AFO and Eclipse experience required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP BWonHANA & BW4/HANA development experience (Data Flows, Process Chains,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

Back-end Developer

One of our clients is looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience,...

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