Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

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

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Meta and Alphabet lead post-Covid growth

The world's largest online companies - including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Tencent and Netflix - have all seen their revenue skyrocket since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a global shift toward online products and solutions fueling their growth. According...

Cisco unveils secure infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco has unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine...

IT distribution revenues continued to decline

IT distributor revenue experienced a year-on-year decline of 5,5% to $17,85-billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The market continued to rebalance following pandemic...

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa's fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping. This is among the findings from the FNO perception survey released by Internet industry association ISPA. The February 2024 poll measured the views of about 50 Internet service providers (ISPs)...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

Workers are keen on GenAI, but more wary in their personal lives

In a mere five days, ChatGPT amassed a million users, solidifying its status as a household name and highlighting a widespread public fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers' knowledge and...

Debt burden, resource-backed loans hinder Africa’s potential

Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth. "I think it's time for us to have debt transparency accountability and make sure that this whole...

Finance professionals divided about the future of finance

A clear divide has opened up between accounting and finance professionals who work as business partners and those who don't. This is among the findings of a new paper from AICPA & CIMA, which have released their 'Re-defining finance for a sustainable world' white...

Deepfake frauds are on the rise

The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....

Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste

It's a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply...

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Turnkey integrated system for Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena

The first and largest indoor arena in Dubai, the Coca Cola Arena, is set to become a premier entertainment destination in the Middle East when it opens in June. The multipurpose arena will host concerts, sports, banquets, exhibitions, conventions and more year-round...

Why business travellers should care about intelligent data

Intelligent data analysis in travel is nothing new. Many companies in South Africa are investing heavily in data management and analysis as a powerful cost-saving tool. But why should business travellers care. "Intelligent data is not just about cost-savings anymore,"...

Accountants opt for cloud

Gone are the days of software and hardware upgrades, accountants are now opting for cloud ERP systems like Uniconta. These modern cloud-based solutions require minimal or no hardware and there are also no costly services or maintenance required. Uniconta was...

Beware these ‘harmless’ online habits

Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy and harmless. However, some...

Custom ERP is dead …

Custom Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is dead, says epic ERP strategy director Dr Daneel van Eck. When it comes to ERP there has long been debate around whether to custom build or buy a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system. While it did make sense to custom...

ABB adds prognostics to asset performance management

ABB's Ellipse Asset Performance Management (APM) solution (part of the company's Digital Enterprise portfolio) has been enriched with strengthened prognostic capabilities. The new functionality enables customers to more accurately forecast when their critical assets...

MTN adds summer specials

MTN is turning 25 and is making summer special for itsrepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that "Winning Feeling" during MTN's Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100-million in prizes including 12 Polo...

Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters

Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...

Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a reputable and accredited provider of business skills training, empowering learners, professionals, and companies across Africa. They offer a diverse range of digital, blended, and in-class training solutions, including short courses,...

Systems Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Pretoria Head Office (Hybrid) of a well-established fintech company. Minimum Requirements4+ years' experience as a System EngineerEssential Linux/Unix Kernel experienceKnowledge of web components such as...

ERP Consultant – Gauteng Bryanston

ERP ConsultantERP ConsultantResponsibilities:Carry out full lifecycle ERP implementations.ERP experience is a prerequisite; candidates with experience in one of The Companys solutions are preferred.Analysis, design, implementation, training, and support.Map customers...

IT Project Manager

The primary purpose of this role is to play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. This position is accountable for the entire project scope, and the success or failure of the project. The IT Project Manager is the liaison...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Build It, Code It, Deploy It!We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to create powerful applications with finesse. If you're passionate about both front-end frameworks and back-end magic, join us and let's build robust systems that wow users from start to...

Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town- onsite.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java for backend development and Angular for frontend development.You will be responsible for developing,...

Programmer Software Engineer / VB Developer – 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...

IT Project Manager – Eastern Cape Sidwell

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