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...

AI tool could boost RF sensing technologies

An AI-powered “virtual expert” in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques. Engineers from the University of Glasgow and Imperial College London are...

Data shows the real reasons Saffers are moving

Common perceptions about why South Africans choose to uproot themselves and their families to move to other parts of the country could be wrong. Statistics from a new Wise Move Migration Report, based on almost 15 000 digitally-facilitated moves, shows economic...

The next evolution of banking in Africa

Changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory reforms have seen digital transformation become an integral part of the modern banking industry and, to discuss how banks in the region need to respond to these rapid and evolving changes,...

General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting

Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...

Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers

While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...

Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030

The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...

Stay alert this holiday shopping season

Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...

Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel

Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...

Isaac Mophatlane is new Mustek chairperson

Channel veteran Isaac Mophatlane was today appointed as Mustek's new chairperson with immediate effect at the company's AGM. Mophatlane takes over as chairman from Reverend Vukile Mehana who retired after the AGM. Mustek announced the imminent retirement of Rev Mehana...

Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking

Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...

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Fujitsu brings petabyte-scale storage to the data centre

Fujitsu has launched the Eternus DX8900 S4 storage solution, bringing flash-optimised petabyte-scale storage to the data center. This new generation system reduces complexity by eliminating the need for varying storage tiers for different workloads and consolidates...

Be in the driving seat of your fleet security

The transport sector plays a key role in GDP contribution in the local and global environments, and is one of the key contributors to South Africa's economy. Indeed, almost everything that reaches the consumer has had a road experience, which means that the commercial...

How Cofense simulations defend against corporate phishing

Over the past few years, phishing attacks that target us at work have grown in sophistication and credibility. While they still pop up every now and then, the days of badly written e-mails claiming to be from long-lost uncles with millions of dollars merely needing to...

Netia, Nokia deploy virtualised DAA cable network

Nokia has announced that Netia, one of the largest regional telecommunication operators in Poland, will deploy its Unified Cable Access solution to significantly increase the network capacity needed to support surging bandwidth demands. Initially targeting the cities...

Moving SA forward this Transport Month

An effective transport and logistics network is a fundamental building block for a country to be competitive within the global market. This October, South Africa celebrates Transport Month under the theme "Together we move South Africa forward". The campaign...

Data centre management as a service is a game changer

Connectivity and data continue to transform the way that industries work, how companies interact and how people live. Data centres, server rooms and IT closets all play a critical role in making this happen. By Riaan de Leeuw, vice-president: IT division for...

WASPA beefs up to protect cell users

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has secured the services of a dedicated compliance manager to oversee the department tasked with monitoring members' products and services offered to cellular consumers. WASPA's over...

CloudGate X offers inexpensive desktop alternative

The CloudGate X desktop alternative is a palm-sized device measuring just 12cm², weighing under 250g, and drawing less than 24W of power. Supporting both Windows 10 Pro, as well as Linux, this Intel quad-core Apollo Lake-based system features 64Gb solid state storage...

African companies look to boost CX

Enterprises in Southern East Africa and Mauritius are rapidly stepping up their efforts to boost customer experience, reports Genesys. Genesys, currently experiencing strong growth in the region, says enterprises in key African development hubs are fast catching up...

Arcserve drives African business with partners

Arcserve has launched Arcserve Southern Africa, aiming to foster a new relationship with African markets. Byron Horn-Botha, Arcserve Southern Africa lead: channel and partnerships, says Arcserve took a strategic business decision to further invest in African markets...

Senior Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a passionate and driven Senior Integration Engineer with a knack for solving complex problems and a desire to make a real impact? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy delivering high-quality solutions, and are looking for a rewarding career with...

IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Fully remote position or in office if preferred. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics,...

Python Developer for Hardware Integration

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in mining technology, specializing in advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking an experienced Python Developer with a focus on hardware integration to join their team in Sandton. This role involves developing and optimizing software...

Systems Analyst (VAS & RSE & Store Portal)

We are looking for 2 Systems Analyst Systems Analyst (Mobile & VAS) - is to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of digital products and services across all channels.Systems Analyst (RSE & Store Portal) - is to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the...

CRM Developer

The Development of CRM model driven apps to facilitate lead management.This involves developing custom automation and business process using MS Dynamics MS Dynamics Sales, Service, Marketing experience.Development, configuration and deployment of model driven...

Integration Engineer

Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...

Senior Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-12 Month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing financial...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client prides themselves on delivering a world-class payments service with a seamless and secure checkout, enterprise-grade security and personalised multi-channel support to every business they partner with... About the role.. We integrate easily with leading...

Python Developer for Hardware Integration – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in mining technology, specializing in advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking an experienced Python Developer with a focus on hardware integration to join their team in Sandton. This role involves developing and optimizing software...

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