New report highlights transformative technology convergence
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries and how business leaders can harness these insights to guide investment, build capabilities, and position ecosystems strategically. It also...
Beware conmen posing as Vuma representatives
Fibre provider Vuma is warning customers – particularly those in Vuma REACH areas - against criminals falsely claiming to represent the company and trying to scam them by requesting upfront cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts. “In recent weeks,...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
Inkjet, colour lasers drive regional printer growth
The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in FY2023, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The technology research and consulting firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
WiFi 7 market hits $1bn before launch
The WiFi 7 market has already reached $1-billion, well ahead of its May 2024 launch. Projected to reach $24,2-billion by 2030, WiFi 7 represents a transformative shift in wireless technology, demanding exploration by IT professionals. These are among the findings of...
Intel, Ubisoft collaborate on 2024 Star Wars Outlaws
Intel is the exclusive CPU launch partner for the much-anticipated game Star Wars Outlaws, releasing in 2024. Both Intel and Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio - have been hard at work behind the scenes to ensure PC gamers get the best possible experience at...
Crypto exchange VALR gets regulatory CASP license
VALR, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, announced that it has been granted both a Category I and Category II license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). The FSCA...
How Meta is preparing for SA elections
Over many years, Meta has developed a comprehensive approach to elections on our platforms, writes Balkissa Ide Siddo, public policy director: sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. But we know that no two elections are the same. That's why our team is developing a tailored...
Hubble spots a galaxy hidden in a dark cloud
The spiral galaxy IC 4633, snapped here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is located 100-million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. IC 4633 is a galaxy rich in star-forming activity and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core. From our...
Samsung leads global smartphone recovery
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7,8% year over year to 289,4-million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not...
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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...
AI a welcome boost for SA’s battered retail sector
Body language reveals a lot about what is going on in a person's mind. By Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh Crossed arms could be a sign defensiveness, clasping your hands behind your back is said to indicate anger or apprehension, while humans apparently pull their ear...
Samsung Galaxy Fold sells out in SA
The Galaxy Fold is clearly a hit with South Africans: the first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales. Samsung South Africa is currently working on increasing stock levels to keep up with demand. The Galaxy Fold officially goes on sale in South...
Changing cyber security best practice
Even though cyber security is a mission-critical part of ensuring business success in today's digital environment, not many local companies are prioritising this. According to Zaheer Ebrahim - Presales Engineer at Trend Micro, more must be done to ensure systems are...
Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE To design technology solutions for the organisation by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the organisation's goalsKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Solution Architecture: • Define and...
Junior Technical Support Officer
Junior Technical Support Officer Area: Roodepoort Salary Package: R13000 plus medical aid, provident fund, 13th cheque, performance bonus Overview: To coordinate and test all installations and maintenance work of security products Duties: Coordinating and testing of...
Lead Developer
Are you a Senior PHP Developer looking to step up and lead a team of Developers?This position will enable you to lead and still be a hands-on technical developer.If you are keen on a work-from-work model in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, please reach out! The...
Project Manager
Excellent career opportunity for a Project Manager to lead a Project team to execute drilling projects effectivelyMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering Internal / Industry specific certificationsData Analytics (Excel / Power BI / etc.)Engineering in a...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Mobile Developer specializing in Flutter to lead the development of a next-generation Workforce Management Application. This project involves rebuilding a legacy app from the ground up using Flutter, introducing enhanced...
Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE To design technology solutions for the organisation by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the organisation's goalsKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Solution Architecture: • Define and...
Junior Technical Support Officer – Gauteng Roodepoort
Junior Technical Support Officer Area: Roodepoort Salary Package: R13000 plus medical aid, provident fund, 13th cheque, performance bonus Overview: To coordinate and test all installations and maintenance work of security products Duties: Coordinating and testing of...
Lead Developer – Western Cape Winelands
Are you a Senior PHP Developer looking to step up and lead a team of Developers?This position will enable you to lead and still be a hands-on technical developer.If you are keen on a work-from-work model in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, please reach out! The...
Project Manager – Limpopo Mokopane
Excellent career opportunity for a Project Manager to lead a Project team to execute drilling projects effectivelyMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering Internal / Industry specific certificationsData Analytics (Excel / Power BI / etc.)Engineering in a...
Business Analyst
The main purpose of this position is to understand and interpret solutions between business and technical whilst fulfilling a business analysis function Roles and Responsibilities To take full responsibility for the business analysis function in the event of clients...
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