Rising global demand puts African rare earths in the spotlight
The global demand for rare earth elements is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialisation. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to...
SMEs optimistic about 2025 economic climate
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2025 with an encouraging sense of optimism. This is according to the latest SME confidence Index, conducted by Business Partners Limited, which reveals that over 58% of respondents felt optimistic about the...
Paratus SA inaugurates vendor neutral teleport
Representing the Group's largest investment in South Africa to date and built to serve Sub-Saharan Africa, the newly constructed Paratus South Africa Teleport - The Goedehoop Teleport in Doornkloof, Pretoria - has entered the final stages of completion. As the...
NAPAfrica achieves 4Tbps milestone
TikTok has joined Internet eXchange Point (IXP) NAPAfrica's growing community. At the same time, NAPAfrica announced a significant milestone in its growth journey by surpassing the 4Tbps (Terabits per second) traffic milestone. NAPAfrica reached the 3Tbps traffic...
ASSAf awards Science-for-Society Gold Medals
ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. This year the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Prof Richard Cowling and Prof Glenda Gray, at its Annual Awards...
Vodacom reports solid six-month growth
Vodacom has reported group revenue of R72,8-billion for the six months ended 30 September, up 35,5% compared to the same period last year and positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodacom Egypt. Group service revenue saw growth of 42,2%, or 7,9% if Vodafone Egypt...
Role of leadership changes as businesses embrace GenAI
The rise of generative AI in 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable. As the technology went mainstream in the consumer market, progressive senior leaders were quick to respond, seeking to secure their place in the emerging transformation. It's a safe bet that 2024...
CIOs must balance environmental promises and AI risks
The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) need to be balanced against the environmental implications and unintended consequences arising from hardware, model training and energy consumption, according to Gartner. CIOs can use their digital knowledge and foundation...
Companies across sectors are posting jobs for GPT-4
Large language model (LLM) is a rapidly growing field, and the demand for skilled professionals with expertise in deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and related technologies is on the rise. As more companies adopt chatbots and other...
AfCFTA could break Africa’s colonial legacy
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could break Africa's colonial legacy of exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. This is the word from Jean-Louis Ekra, deputy chairperson of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Advisory Council and a...
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RubiBlue’s easiPol reaches 6m policies
easiPol, the insurance administration solution from RubiBlue, has officially recorded 6-million policies as of August 2018. The web-based subscription management platform has played a pivotal role in the effective management and control of policies and subscriptions...
Argility buys SkyData Communications
The Argility Technology group has acquired SkyData Communications. Last year the group revealed the finalisation of a partnership deal with SkyData to complement its comprehensive IoT framework that enables local enterprises to integrate, manage and optimise their...
NetApp acquires StackPointCloud
NetApp has acquired StackPointCloud, a leader in multi-cloud Kubernetes as-a-service and a contributor to the Kubernetes project. The combination of StackPointCloud with NetApp creates NetApp Kubernetes Service, the industry's first complete Kubernetes platform for...
Imagine a better world with robots and win
Epson has opened the floor to local higher education institutes, universities and research facilities, calling for submissions for innovative concepts and ideas that demonstrate how the Epson T series robots can be used in an innovative way. Entrants can win up to the...
Destroy or redeploy?
Companies must be cautious to safely dispose of data-rich electronics, especially in this rapid pace of technological and digital change. An even bigger challenge is to decide whether it is more economical to destroy or redeploy old equipment. Recycling old...
Matsei joins IFS Partner Network
Matsei Technologies & Consulting has joined the IFS Partner Network to deliver IFS business solutions to organisations in Africa's defence, aviation, logistics, health, agriculture, mining and public-sector industries. Based in Pretoria, Matsei Technologies &...
Cloud shift in SA financial service sector
Mounting pressure on financial service institutions has forced a change in strategy as disruptors redefine the competitive landscape. Andrew Cruise, CEO, Routed, a vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider, says that thanks to the cloud and a growing base of market...
The future of business connectivity
The rise of SD-WAN is changing the way organisations manage their network infrastructure, as it offers a more agile, cost-effective and resilient approach. Imagine a reality where you had bought and paid for a brand new car, but the dealership still had complete...
Full-spectrum security in a complex world
Kathy Gibson is at Gartner Symposium in Cape Town – Digital and workforce transformation are underpinned by IT and security transformation. Many of the trends we are seeing are driven by a massive increase in data, says Servaas Venter, director: data protection...
MTN invites participation in TADHack
MTN is inviting enthusiastic problem-solvers to register to participate in the Telecom Application Developer Hackathon (TADHack) challenge, which will take place from 13 to 14 October 2018 at MTN head office in Johannesburg. "As the host of TADHack Johannesburg, MTN...
Intermediate Software Engineer (React & NodeJS) – Remote Remote
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
SAP Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you an experienced technical leader with a passion for designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions? Are you ready to lead high-impact projects and mentor teams to achieve excellence? If so, we're looking for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior SAP...
Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs
Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...
Desktop Developer
The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...
Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
Software Developer II – Gauteng Sandton
Software Developer IISoftware Developer II - 12 Month Contract Key Responsibilities:Realize the detailed design through programming and configuration.Provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Desired Skills: Developer Information Technology Software...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...
IT Project Manager at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
MUST BE IN IT INDUSTRYClearly define the project goals, objectives, and scope.Assign roles and responsibilities to the project team membersCreate a detailed project plan with tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.Develop and maintain the project schedule,...
Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
Scrum Master
Scrum Master Scrum MasterEducational / Experience Requirements:Scrum master certification (mandatory)Basic understanding of software developmentBachelors degree (advantage)Excellent communication and servant leadership skillsProblem-solving and conflict resolution...
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