Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Red Hat, AMD strengthen strategic collaboration

Red Hat and AMD have announced a strategic collaboration to propel AI capabilities and optimise virtualised infrastructure. With this deepened alliance, Red Hat and AMD will expand customer choice across the hybrid cloud, from deploying optimised, efficient AI models...

Thousands of ICT jobs in SA are going unfilled

South Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but not fast enough to keep up with the country’s pressing need for jobs. New research by Collective X shows that, while employers need digital skills, too many junior roles are going unfilled. This highlights a critical...

Software, information services will lead European ICT spending

According to the Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry published by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Europe will total $1,1-trillion in 2024 and will reach more than $1,3-trillion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022-2027)...

Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control

High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...

Lack of knowledge causes mistakes for cybersecurity experts

With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50% of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a new global study...

CSSi wins gold for green data centre

CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...

SASE market jumps 31%

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached a significant milestone in 2023, breaking the $8-billion barrier with 31% growth to $8,4-billion. The increasing necessity for secure cloud and remote work solutions largely fueled the robust growth, according to a...

Vodacom, Microsoft join forces to bolster digital skills

In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform. Recognising the digital skills gap in a country...

The reality of cyberbullying in SA

The rise of social media and digital communication channels has facilitated the spread of cyberbullying, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat and gaming chatrooms serving as rife breeding grounds for perpetrators to launch...

.za Awards will celebrate excellence in the namespace

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) will launch the .za Awards to recognise outstanding achievements in the South African domain namespace. "The prestigious .za Awards will pay tribute to individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to the...

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JIT is key to optimising the FMCG supply chain

The ability to manufacture 'just enough' stock to cover orders and deliver 'just enough' product to every retailer is the optimal supply chain scenario in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. By Andrew Dawson, commercial director at MACMobile This is known...

Veritas abstracts complexity with Enterprise Data Services Platform

Veritas Technologies, the market share leader in enterprise data protection, has announced the Enterprise Data Services Platform, a unified set of technologies designed to abstract the complexity of enterprise IT. The platform, which is powered by Veritas NetBackup...

Hello Paisa makes Inclusive Fintech 50 club

International money remittance and digital banking provider, Hello Paisa, has been included in the inaugural Inclusive Fintech 50 club. MetLife Foundation and Visa, with partners Accion and IFC, launched a global competition to elevate fintechs driving financial and...

Atomic Access slashes business fibre pricing

Atomic Access, a Cape Town-based fibre-only service provider, has announced new FTTB packages on the Octotel fibre network, with pricing reduced by as much as 40%. This follows a major pricing decrease from Octotel, which will take effect at the end of July 2019....

AI makes networks smarter, simpler and more secure

Digital transformation has become the biggest driver in organisations today, and those that don't embrace it, risk being left behind by customers and competitors alike. Moreover, digital technologies are advancing and creating opportunities more rapidly each day and,...

Truecaller adds free audio call feature

Truecaller has announced the launch of its voice call feature, Truecaller Voice, globally. The in-app voice over internet protocol (VoIP) based feature will allow users to make free high quality (HD), low latency and quick to connect audio calls through WiFi or mobile...

Orange Business Services, Cisco in SD-LAN co-innovation

Orange Business Services and Cisco are co-innovating to help customers transform their enterprise local area network (LAN) into more flexible, powerful software defined LANs (SD-LAN). Building on its existing relationship and SD-WAN customer successes, Orange and...

Streamline data management in a multi-cloud environment

Many organisations find themselves in a situation where they have multiple clouds to manage. By Gerhard Fourie, district channel manager for South Africa at Commvault This often results from using numerous Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service...

Britehouse launches Application Management Control Centre

Britehouse, a division of Dimension Data has launched the Application Management Control Centre (AMCC), offering a customised solution for new and existing clients. The AMCC aims to enhance the service delivered to clients by bringing innovative ideas, enhancements...

Applications Engineer

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSYS:Are you an experienced Draughtsman with a passion for CAD design, Autodesk software, and technical service delivery? Our Client is seeking a skilled CAD professional to join their team, bringing expertise in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and data...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you an expert in Java looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive innovation and build top-tier software solutions. If you have a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, along...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

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