Service revenue drives MTN’s growth
MTN has noted encouraging acceleration in operational momentum for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Service revenue was up 19,8%, underpinned by growth in MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, and fintech sustained robust performance. The group EBIDTA margin increased 5,3...
Industrial printer shipments trend lower
Shipments of industrial printers declined by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the newest release from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. Total shipments in the fourth quarter were 5% lower than they were...
SASE market to skyrocket to over $16bn by 2028
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is poised for exponential growth, forecasted to surge to over $16-billion by 2028, according to a new forecast report from Dell'Oro Group. This represents a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) fueled by the rising demand...
More giving would help to save and improve more lives
In his annual letter, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman has called for philanthropists to give more and give now to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combatting poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting inequality....
Meta’s GenAI and metaverse could merge soon
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, recently disclosed plans regarding the development of generative AI (GenAI), with a specific emphasis on creating AI assistants tailored for businesses and content creators. With Meta's main focus on the metaverse and a...
AI will drive massive growth for edge computing
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030, and is expected to expand at 37,9% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
Apple smartphones capture top spot in China for the first time
A shift of power playing out on the worldwide stage also happened in China, the largest smartphone market. Apple became the leading smartphone company in China for the first time with record high market share of 17,3% in 2023. According to preliminary data from the...
These are the most engaging social media sites
New research has pinpointed the most engaging social media sites, with YouTube coming out on top. The study by web design company DigitalSilk.com analyzed SimilarWeb data to find the most engaging social media sites, by seeing which sites had the highest average visit...
20 years on: How NASA’s twin rovers changed Mars science
In January 2004, twin NASA rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on opposite sides of Mars, kicking off a new era of interplanetary robotic exploration. They arrived in dramatic fashion three weeks apart, each nestled in a cluster of airbags that bounced...
Sevilla FC transforms player recruitment with GenAI
IBM and Sevilla FC have introduced Scout Advisor, a generative AI (GenAI) tool that Sevilla FC will use to provide their scouting team with a comprehensive, data-driven identification and evaluation of potential recruits. Built on IBM's AI and data platform watsonx,...
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Scania improves system response, customer service with Nutanix
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Asus launches NVidia GeForce RTX laptops
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SkyGroup Communications adds Yealink
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VR/AR and its application in architecture
The application of virtual reality (VR) in architecture stands to become an invaluable resource as the technology evolves to the point where multiple people can partake in the same VR session, either in the design process itself, or when used to present a building...
Standard Chartered extends African digital bank
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Orange acquires SecureData
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Trends in South African education in 2019
Local and international factors continue to influence the local education sector, with the economy, technology and employer needs playing ever-increasing roles in the way South Africa's education landscape is being shaped. As the 2019 academic year gets into full...
Evolving from HR to people wellness
Just as is the case with many traditional business practices, the concept of human resources (HR) is also evolving and transforming. Ruth Wotela, people wellness executive at SilverBridge, believes this reflects a world where people are seen to be more than just...
Old IoT vulnerabilities — a botnet gift that keeps on giving
The first thing anyone purchasing any device that connects to the Internet should do upon switching it on for the first time, is immediately update it. If you don't, you risk having it hijacked by a botnet. So says Bryan Hamman, territory manager for sub-Saharan...
Vox debuts high-speed satellite internet plans
While a lot is being said about the spread of fixed and wireless network coverage around the country, there is still a vital role for satellite-based internet connectivity in both urban and rural areas of the South African market. To keep pace with evolving customer...
BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Randburg
Examining data, processes, and systems to help drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, and profitability. They assess operations and recommend changes, enabling businesses to achieve their goals more effectively. Desired Skills: Business analysis Process...
System Analyst (1 year Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Introduction to the job: Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Job description: Analyse current systems solutions and business...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Senior Automation Tester
We are looking for an experienced Automation Tester to join our Johannesburg based team. We follow a hybrid way of work. We can also consider people outside of Johannesburg.Your expertise:Senior (7+ years of experience)Experience creating frameworks from scratch /...
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Mobile Application Developer (CH1093) (FULLY REMOTE) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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