Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery

Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...

Top emerging technologies to support autonomous business

Gartner has unveiled its 2025 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies with many of the top technology innovations to watch this year supporting the new autonomous business era - including machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence, and programmable money....

Intel Foundry achieves major milestones

Intel has announced that its lead products on Intel 18A, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), are out of the fab and have powered-on and booted operating systems. These milestones were achieved less than two quarters after...

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20-billion in 2021 to $40-billion by 2026. This is according to Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank's executive vice-president: global trade bank, addressing the African...

Africa faces unprecedent surge in mpox cases

The African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease reporting cases in an expanding spread of the virus. World Health Organisation (WHO) has elevated the mpox...

New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA

Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...

Hybrid working levels the playing field for women

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women from minority backgrounds to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid...

Women unemployment still too high

There is still a massive problem with women unemployment in South Africa - and a significant number of women have given up looking for work. This is among the findings of the the Fundza Literacy Trust's annual digital survey results. With more than 4,1-million site...

Drone flights and 3D scans used to protect vulnerable forests

Drones are being used to help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. Research published in the journal Plants, People, Planet focused on the Ambohimahamasina humid forest in the southeast of the island, based on a series of 19...

Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment

Sophos has released a new dark web report, "Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs," which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...

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Cleeks Cloud launches backup for SMEs

Cleeks Cloud has announced the launch of its robust, online, direct-to-cloud backup solution aimed at the South African SME market. Cleeks Cloud offers direct-to-cloud backup and disaster recovery as a service (BaaS/DRaaS) providing comprehensive data protection with...

Temenos selected to drive digital transformation at ATIB

Assaray Trade and Investment Bank (ATIB) has selected Temenos Infinity and Temenos Transact to power its digital transformation. Temenos' cloud-native, cloud-agnostic banking platform will enable the bank to quickly launch new digital products for retail and corporate...

Nokia debuts end-to-end slicing

Nokia has launched new end-to-end slicing network functionality for 4G and 5G New Radio (NR). The solution will support connectivity from 4G and 5G devices over the sliced network to applications running in private and public clouds and will be available later this...

Vox introduces affordable email archiving for SMEs

Vox has launched a cloud-based email archiving service, which is aimed at providing small and medium-sized South African businesses with peace of mind that their email environment is protected in case of a cyber attack, equipment failure, or even accidental deletion....

Analysys Mason to acquire German consultancy

Datatec subsidiary Analysys Mason has agreed to acquire Allolio & Konrad, a consultancy based in Bonn, Germany with an extensive track record in the telecommunications industry and long term client relationships with Europe's leading telecom operators. Allolio...

SUSE delivers strong Q1 results

SUSE has announced its financial results and highlights from the first quarter of its fiscal year 2020 ended January 31. Q1 revenue increased 12% year over year, including a 67% surge in cloud revenue. Deals over $1-million continued to grow, with significant customer...

Coronavirus sends gold to seven year high

China is the world's second-largest economy and leading trading nation, therefore economic fallout from coronavirus threatens global growth, according to this statement from Banque SYZ. Economists expect China's economic growth to slump to 4.5% in the first quarter of...

Oh, it’s digital – again

As operators embark on the journey to DSP their digital transformation train is hurtling down tracks that may not yet be built. Digital transformation is not leaving anyone behind. It's the hero in its own disruptive movie, ensuring the safety of everyone in distress...

Seamless onboarding in the global life insurance market

Around the world, the life insurance industry has been slow to evolve, putting it out of step with banking, short-term insurance and the retail industry. By Robin Wagner, senior vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion To advance and grow in a digital...

Business Analyst

Our client is eagerly seeking a BA will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years of...

Systems Analyst at Talent on Tap – Gauteng Rosebank

Position Overview:We are looking for a Systems Analyst with a background in mining and/or engineering to help drive the ongoing implementation and improvement of our internal operational and software systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is eagerly seeking a BA will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years of...

Junior Network Engineer (Level 1 Managed Services)

Able to troubleshoot networking issues, and assist in the resolution and implementation of network solutions, end-user issues, and supported applications in a fast-paced environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international...

Junior Network Engineer (Level 1 Managed Services) – Gauteng Ruimsig

Able to troubleshoot networking issues, and assist in the resolution and implementation of network solutions, end-user issues, and supported applications in a fast-paced environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international...

Senior Developer with SQL (CH1127)

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is on the lookout for a for a versatile Full-Stack Developer to join team and help build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend infrastructure, all while ensuring performance, security, and futureproofing are at the core. Key Requirements 4-5+ years of...

Senior Developer with SQL (CH1127) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming...

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