Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

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...

PMI shows another decline for manufacturing

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...

Should governments regulate AI?

Mark Davison reports from Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend in Kuala Lumpur – When ChatGPT launched in late 2022 it put artificial intelligence firmly in the spotlight, but the advance of the technology to generative AI (GenAI) has seen that glare intensify – so much...

Africa’s love for Android lures cybercriminals

Mark Davison reports from Kaspersky’s  Cyber Security Weekend in Kuala Lumpur – With emerging nations in the META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) region embracing digital transformation faster than most western countries – and the subsequent widespread adoption of...

Massive increase in targeted ransomware groups

There’s been a surge in the number of targeted ransomware groups globally by 30% from 2022 to 2023. In parallel to this increase, the number of victims of targeted ransomware attacks spiked by 70% within the same time period. These insights were shared at Kaspersky’s...

AI, virtual agents send search engine volumes plummeting

By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%, with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents, according to Gartner. “Organic and paid search are vital channels for tech marketers seeking to reach awareness and demand...

BPO market set to hit $525bn

The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...

Budget Review 2024: Navigating uncertainty in challenging times

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will deliver the 2024 Budget Review to Parliament next week as the South African economy faces a gloomy economic outlook. Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, unpacks what to expect. The economy is still recovering from the...

SAIGA urges Budget transparency, accountability

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to give the Budget Vote tomorrow (21  February 2024), and there is much anticipation and speculation about what the budget will entail. One of the most pressing issues that the Southern African Institute of Government...

What SMEs can expect from the 2024 Budget

Given the current inflationary environment, high interest rates, and ongoing power challenges that continue to place a burden on the bottom line of businesses, SMEs are waiting in anticipation for positive interventions that could be made by the finance minister...

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Vodacom Tanzania extends partnership with Optiva

Vodacom Tanzania has expanded its partnership with Optiva, a software provider of mission-critical, cloud-native, monetization solutions to leading communication service providers (CSPs) globally, for utilisation of Optiva Charging Engine and Policy Control (PCRF)....

How Africa stacks up for cost of living

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4IR gives rise to the digital nomad

The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings with it a fundamental shift in how we do business. Advances in technology and the increasing digitisation of many roles means that the conventional brick-and-mortar business model is quickly shifting towards a hybrid model of an...

Azuri launches PayGo solar satellite TV in Zambia

Azuri Technologies, a provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to off-grid households across Africa, has officially launched its 24-inch solar satellite television and home lighting system in Zambia. The TV launch in Zambia comes on the heels of Azuri's...

Ovations Technologies named Red Hat Premier Business Partner

Ovations Technologies has been named as a Red Hat Premier Business Partner. Ovations Technologies will focus on providing enterprise middleware solutions to its customers across sub-Saharan Africa. Ovations Technologies has more than 20 years of experience in the...

Importance of researching and vetting third parties

Numerous risk management procedures can be employed in support of an organisation's best interest. However, few practices are as significant as due diligence. Due diligence involves meticulously understanding third parties, which include suppliers, partners,...

Certified protection to counter banking malware threats

These days, there isn't much that can't be done on mobile, and that includes banking. For many people, banking apps are the go-to method of managing finances. As a result, mobile banking malware targeting Android phones has become a serious and somewhat underestimated...

Pargo launches Instant Click and Collect

Pargo has announced Instant Click and Collect, a service that allows customers to instantly collect their orders at a Pargo Pick-up Point of their choice, without having to wait for the delivery of their order. Pargo effectively allows companies to pre-ship and store...

Build a human firewall to fight human errors

With Kaspersky research showing 970 557 phishing attacks detected in South Africa in Q1 2019 alone - an average of 10 783 per day - and 53 829 mobile malware attacks in the same period - an increase of 6% compared to Q1 2018 - one has to ask how vulnerable companies...

The future of payroll and the cloud

While the cloud is fundamentally changing how organisations use data, when it comes to sensitive information such as HR and payroll, caution needs to be applied. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies...

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A financial services organisation is seeking to appoint a IT Architect – Business and Data. The role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within the organisation and overseeing critical deliverables; such as...

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic enterprise-wide projects within the banking sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing & co-ordinating the activities of...

IT Architect – Business and Data – Gauteng Centurion

A financial services organisation is seeking to appoint a IT Architect – Business and Data. The role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within the organisation and overseeing critical deliverables; such as...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

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Senior Application Developer (MS Dynamics 365: F&O and SIM) (National)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Application Developer is sought by a dynamic Academic Institute whose core role will be to design, develop, maintain and support MS Dynamics 365 application systems (SIM and F&O / HR). Candidates will require expertise...

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Mobile Developer - Xamarin and MAUI6 months contract to permfull time in office based in Parktown North Desired Skills: xamarin maui Learn more/Apply for this position

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Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions. Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions. Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems. Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

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