Technology critical for African agriculture’s future
Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...
AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth
The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...
More than half of companies use AI, IoT in business processes
A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies surveyed have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses' infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected technologies...
New vehicle sales idle through February
If January sales had started with the choke on; February sales appear to have settled into a smoother idle. Although still down 0,9% year-on-year, second month sales were significantly improved over January in volume terms, providing some hope for the industry that...
Sales organisations look to neurodivergent talent
By 2027, 20% of sales organizations within Fortune 500 companies will actively recruit neurodivergent talent across conditions like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia to improve business performance, according to Gartner. As...
Call for African changemakers to step forward
Changemakers across the continent are urged to step forward for the Africa Education Medal 2024 as nominations are now open. The award, stands as Africa's foremost recognition in the field of education. The Africa Education Medal, founded by T4 Education and HP,...
CEOs in Africa can thrive through continuous reinvention
Fifty-two percent of CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) expect economic growth locally and in their Africa territory (compared to 44% globally) in the next 12 months but, at the same time, 50% of these CEOs feel more exposed to inflation and macroeconomic volatility...
Cross-border payments now live between SA and Zambia
BankservAfrica - the licensed regional clearing and settlement operator for SADC cross-border payments - has opened the first payment corridor between South Africa and Zambia to enable instant, low-value digital cross-border payments to communities in these economies...
Robust growth forecast for Africa’s digital health market
The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach $9.3 billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 15,4% during the forecast period - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The development of modern healthcare technologies and the increasing burden on...
Ericsson extends BSS modernisation deal with MTN
Ericsson and MTN have renewed their partnership for continued delivery to MTN of flagship products Ericsson Charging and Ericsson Mediation for the next five years. The partnership includes the modernisation of MTN's Business Support Systems (BSS) ecosystem enabling...
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Why the right hyperscale partner is crucial for success
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Digital transformation will drive Africa’s growth
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Kaspersky Lab to open office in Kigali
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Consolidating backup and recovery makes sound business sense
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HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop: powerful, fun and affordable …
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StorTech becomes Nexio
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All the winners from Axis Communications Partner Awards
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CellCgirl site free to Cell C customers
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DCC distributes Canon’s smallest voice-controlled printer
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Tips when bidding online to buy a home
Over the past several years South Africans have become comfortable with and accustomed to making purchases on-line. Which is why on-line auction property transactions make perfect sense. So says MC du Toit, CEO: property sales for BidX1 South Africa: "Now acquiring...
ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist
Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...
Compliance Data Analyst
Join a dynamic team in the financial services sector, supporting investment management, fund services, wealth management, and retirement fund solutions. We're seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to assist in ensuring portfolios meet regulatory requirements like REG28,...
Java Spring Developer (Advanced) 0751 – Gauteng Pretoria
Java Spring DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java Spring bootCloud infrastructure (AWS)SQL (Oracle, Postgres)Kafka & JMS (MQ)DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS...
ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist – Western Cape Paarl
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UI/UX designer
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Cisco Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Java Developer (Multithreading) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Core Java and Multithreading, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices. Key...
UI/UX designer – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...
Cisco Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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