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...

How does tobacco, alcohol use impact households?

New research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) PhD candidate Zunda Chisha has shown that tobacco and alcohol use in South Africa have profound economic and health consequences at both the household and child health levels. Chisha graduate this week with a PhD in...

AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...

SMMEs using cloud could add billions to SA economy

Enabling more of South Africa's small, medium and micro (SMME) companies to adopt cloud computing could unlock R185.9-billion for South Africa's economy by 2030, according to a new study by Access Partnership. The research, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS),...

Social media giants face privacy challenges

The landscape of social media is undergoing a transformation as Big Tech faces challenges from privacy regulations and heightened user concerns. The industry's future rests on navigating evolving user preferences and regulatory pressures, striking a delicate balance...

EMEA CIOs embrace democratisation of digital delivery

In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), 46% of CIOs are partnering with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-own digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology...

Japanese only work 26 minutes per month to cover Internet costs

The global Internet usage rate continues to grow - with more than 5,3-billion people or 65,7% of the world`s population using the Internet at the start of Q4 2023 - but as the Internet coverage gap continues to narrow, the price gap remains wide, even between...

Black Friday scams to watch out for

As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyberthreats. The findings expose more than 13-million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and...

Heightened water stress will see businesses under scrutiny

Drought and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource and climate change will impact access to water, forcing many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new S&P Global Market...

HCP shipments fall as demand softens

Shipments of hardcopy peripherals (HCP) in Western Europe (WE) declined 11,6% YoY to 3,4-million units in Q3 2023, according to recent research by International Data Corporation (IDC). While the situation tends to differ by country and brand, supply chain issues have...

Setting SA’s maths whizzkids up for exam success

When the Siyavula and MTN Foundations teamed up to launch the Siyavula #1MillionMaths Challenge - aimed at sparking interest in maths and to help South Africa's high school students prepare for their final exams - they never realised the pivotal role it could play in...

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Entries open for FICO awards

FICO has opened entries into its seventh annual awards, which aim to honour organisations that have achieved outstanding results using analytics and decision management solutions from FICO. The awards shine a spotlight on business leaders who are driving their...

HP showcases end-to-end services

During Gitex Technology Week, HP Inc will be providing visitors a glimpse into the office of the future by showcasing its end-to-end services. The services will highlight HP's offerings in Managed Print Services (MPS) and Device as a Service (DaaS). Both play a...

SUSE delivers Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry innovation

SUSE has announced that a new Kubernetes-native implementation of the popular Cloud Foundry development model is coming to SUSE Cloud Application Platform, advancing the company's drive to help enterprises accelerate application delivery, speed innovation and increase...

Free black data extended for festive season

With the festive season around the corner, Cell C is extending its free data offer to watch the premium entertainment streaming service, black, until the end of February 2019. The free data is available on any of Cell C's prepaid or contract plans including MediaPlay,...

Charles Telfair Campus connects with Ruckus Networks

Charles Telfair Campus has selected Ruckus Networks to deploy its campus-wide wireless network, providing learners and staff with quality WiFi experience for the digital age. "The internet is an absolute necessity at Charles Telfair Campus as it forms an integral part...

Nokia, STC sign air-to-ground MoU

At Gietx Technology Week 2018, Nokia and STC Business signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the launch of the air-to-ground pilot network in Saudi Arabia. The two companies have already conducted a successful trial of Nokia's LTE-based air-to-ground...

LG shows off digital signage at Gitex

LG Electronics will showcase its range of OLED signage that will include the revolutionary and futuristic Transparent OLED, Open Frame OLED, OLED Video Wall and a variety of other exceptional products to captivate attendees at the 2018 edition of Gitex Technology...

Eskom supports Free State Mathematics Festival

The Eskom Development Foundation has provided support and funding to the Free State Mathematics Festival which was held on 10 - 11 October 2018 at the Bon Hotel in Bloemfontein. The Mathematics competition was created for Grade 8 - 11 learners from schools across the...

PayJoy and Baobab+ offer new device finance

In an effort to expand access to high-quality solar home system solutions and smartphone technology to 1-billion people worldwide, Baobab+ is licensing PayJoy's Checkout platform including its proprietary Lock technology. This will allow consumers to purchase a...

SA-based Tari Labs unveils free online university

Tari Labs University aims to become a go-to destination for easily-accessible learning material for blockchain, digital currency and digital assets, from beginner to advanced level. This is according to Tari Lab's senior contributor, Cayle Sharrock, who says the...

Linux / C Developer – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Automotive Tech company seeks the technical expertise of a Linux / C Developer to take the lead on projects while creatively solving design problems. This person will be working and interfacing with a wide range of people within the organization...

BI Analyst Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga

Our Client, We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our Data Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of our SQL Reporting Services and Power BI solutions. This role...

Data Engineer

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Data Engineer at a consultant or manager level. Our Data Engineer role offers the chance to collaborate with clients and design secure, scalable, and budget-friendly solutions leveraging the power of...

Senior Specialist Business Analyst (12 Months)

Non negotiables are:Candidates must have built an online platform (Customer interface applications)Integrating systems with the aim of solutions for customersCandidates with experience in long term insuranceFinancial Background/ Telco systems/Banking...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Data Engineer at a consultant or manager level. Our Data Engineer role offers the chance to collaborate with clients and design secure, scalable, and budget-friendly solutions leveraging the power of...

Cobol Developer at Standard Bank

Position Type: Permanent, Hybrid - once a week at the officeBusiness Segment: Personal & Private Banking Job Description To deliver specialist technical expertise, leadership across the full solution lifecycle to direct the scope, design, quality and refactoring...

Java Developer

Join Our Innovators: Lead the Charge in Full Stack Java Developer (LifeRay)! If you've got passion, we've got the platform! Do you live and breathe code? Are you ready to work with cutting-edge technologies and make an impact in a forward-thinking company? We're...

Cobol Developer at Standard Bank – Gauteng Selby

Position Type: Permanent, Hybrid - once a week at the officeBusiness Segment: Personal & Private Banking Job Description To deliver specialist technical expertise, leadership across the full solution lifecycle to direct the scope, design, quality and refactoring...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Innovators: Lead the Charge in Full Stack Java Developer (LifeRay)! If you've got passion, we've got the platform! Do you live and breathe code? Are you ready to work with cutting-edge technologies and make an impact in a forward-thinking company? We're...

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