Fibre operators improve perception ratings
Octotel, Openserve and MetroFibre retain the top three spots in the latest six-monthly Fibre Network Operator (FNO) Perception Survey by ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB). In good news for internet industry service levels,...
Infrastructure growth drives Telkom recovery
Telkom SA SOC Limited has reported double-digit growth in mobile and fixed data traffic driving operating margin improvements. Cost optimisation remains a key focus, and it helped achieve a 25,1% growth in adjusted EBITDA to R11,8-billion, exceeding guidance. Adjusted...
Last call to enter the Irish Tech Challenge
High-impact South African startups ready to take their solution to the global stage have until 5 May to submit their applications for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South...
SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks
A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...
These are the data and analytics trends for 2024
Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...
AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring
The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...
AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...
No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn
The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...
SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge
The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
More News Today
Rural connectivity news innovative new solutions
Innovative solutions such as active network sharing, tax incentives and new technology deployment can be the solution to achieving feasible rural connectivity in South Africa. By Premeshin Naidoo, sector head: telecommunication, media and technology at Absa CIB...
MTN Business simplifies network management
MTN Business is rolling out its SD-WAN (software-defined networking in a wide area network) to existing and new enterprise customers. Traditionally, wide area networks (WANs) have allowed companies to extend their computer networks over large distances - to connect...
Could animation make education more accessible?
Today's learners are online and respond far better to visuals than simple text. Despite the socio-economic inequality among South Africa's youth, could animation offer a way to improve educational outcomes? By Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster Studies have shown that...
Limpopo school gets ICT equipment, training
Liquid Telecom South Africa is equiping Batlhalerwa Secondary school in Limpopo with ICT equipment and training to help learners and teachers achieve better results at school while also improving career opportunities. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister,...
Print sales robust amid evolving market requirements
Research into the printer market by infoSource shows that print vendors are wrapping software solutions around increasingly commoditised base hardware products to increase customer value. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at infoSource It helps SMMEs, large...
PE graduates upgrade Ekurhuleni valuation roll
Skills and software from Port Elizabeth are helping the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on the Gauteng East Rand to update the valuation roll of around 700 000 properties. A team of 25 geographic information system (GIS) and geography graduates mainly from the...
What is Azure Storage?
Azure Storage is Microsoft's cloud storage solution for modern data storage scenarios. It offers a massively scalable object store for data objects, a file system service for the cloud, a messaging store for reliable messaging, and a NoSQL store. Azure Storage...
Be awake to the deepfake
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association is advising smartphone users alarmed by the 'deepfake' phenomenon that the expected promulgation of South Africa's Cybercrimes and Cyberbullying Bill is imminent. Furthermore, there are practical ways...
Separating fact from fiction on a CV
Can you really treat information declared on a CV as fact? The answer is a solid no, because embellished CV's are a dime a dozen and all it takes is a quick online search to prove just how prevalent this trend is among job applicants, says says Rudi Kruger, GM at...
Huawei Mobile Services launches developer programme in SA
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) South Africa has announced the launch of its local Developer Programme, Shining-Star. The company has also pledged an investment of $1-billion in support of this programme across global markets, including South Africa. "HMS already has...
Programmer Software Engineer / VB Developer – Western Cape – Western Cape Western Cape
Programmer Software Engineer / Software Development / VB DeveloperThis is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant dynamic team. If you are the type of person who loves challenges and hard-working, this is the perfect place. You will be part of the Family. Everyone is...
Senior Network Security Engineer (KG)
Role OverviewThe Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure network solutions for enterprise-level environments. This includes handling network design, architecture, and security configurations to safeguard...
REACT Developer
SENIOR REACT DEVELOPER - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT Are you a passionate React developer looking for your next challenge? Our client in the Fintech Industry based in the UK would like YOU to join their dynamic team!The position is remote, and you must be able to accommodate...
Java Backend Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town- Onsite. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Docker, PostgreSQL, AWS (S3, ECS, SNS), SOAP, REST,...
React Native Developer
The successful candidate will build a React Native app from scratch over a 6 month period. Key Requirements Education: BSc or equivalent.Experience: 5+ years of experience in React NativeReact-Native for cross-platform mobile developmentUnderstanding of mobile UI/UX...
Senior Network Security Engineer (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewThe Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure network solutions for enterprise-level environments. This includes handling network design, architecture, and security configurations to safeguard...
REACT Developer – Remote Remote
SENIOR REACT DEVELOPER - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT Are you a passionate React developer looking for your next challenge? Our client in the Fintech Industry based in the UK would like YOU to join their dynamic team!The position is remote, and you must be able to accommodate...
Java Backend Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town- Onsite. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Docker, PostgreSQL, AWS (S3, ECS, SNS), SOAP, REST,...
React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will build a React Native app from scratch over a 6 month period. Key Requirements Education: BSc or equivalent.Experience: 5+ years of experience in React NativeReact-Native for cross-platform mobile developmentUnderstanding of mobile UI/UX...
DevOps Consultant (Advanced) 0370
DevOps Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Specific Technical / Functional skills Solaris/Linux knowledgeBash / Python / (Perl) / GIT / PL/SQL reading and writingOracle SQL/MS SQL DB knowledgeNetworking Concepts - NAS - Mounts – Active DirectoryWinscp - SFTP -...
View more career listings on our Careers Section