Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders
As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...
South Africans under increasing threat from fraudsters
The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals...
Current changes won’t hit global net zero targets
Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply,...
African entertainment, media industry set to grow
Since emerging from the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet...
SA students anxious, burning out
A majority (53%) of South African students say they have trouble meeting new people and making friends, the second highest of any country surveyed after Australia (55%) and alongside the US. More than two-thirds (67%) also say they have struggled with not sleeping...
Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
Ford celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...
Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey
Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...
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Gemalto, R3 pilot blockchain for digital ID
Who are you, and can you prove it? The new Gemalto Trust ID Network enables users to give digital service providers fully verified and secured answers to these simple yet critical questions. By creating and managing their own 'Self-Sovereign' Digital ID, users can...
Ruckus launches ‘Dogfather’ technical community
Ruckus Networks has launched its Dogfather Technical Community in EMEA. The programme empowers partners through a series of educational initiatives that give the Ruckus partner ecosystem a competitive edge and the ability to provide innovative solutions that meet...
Customers to benefit from disruption in retail banking
Customers will be the main beneficiaries of disruption and increased competition in Retail banking due to a potential improvement in value and customer service. This is according to Raj Makanjee, CEO of FNB Retail, who is reflecting on the increasingly competitive...
black a finalist in international telecoms awards
South African entertainment platform, black, was named as a finalist in the prestigious Video on Demand Innovation category at the 12th Annual Telecoms Awards in Dubai. The Telecoms World Awards brings together leading industry players each year. This was black's...
Gearing university education for employability
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage of people with tertiary qualifications grew by 20%, this is according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. As a result, competition for skilled...
Africa: A hub for innovation
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Netshield debuts GSM Power Monitor IoT Gateway
Netshield has launched its next generation Inline GSM Power Monitor IoT Gateway, the ideal accompaniment for services businesses looking for a cost effective and easy to deploy means to remotely monitor for business disruptions; such as power, temperature, humidity,...
Arcserve opens regional office
Arcserve - the data backup and availability pioneer - today announced the opening of Arcserve Southern Africa. Arcserve solutions and services have a long and highly successful history in the South and sub-Saharan African region but this is the first time the company...
MTN to launch voice over LTE
MTN has introduced a voice over LTE (VoLTE) service to selected smartphones and will be marketed as high definition voice (HD Voice). Supporting our drive for technology excellence, the HD Voice service will allow customers to benefit from voice calls in clear,...
SatADSL and Marlink partner to expand coverage
SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services via satellite, and Marlink Group (Marlink) have announced a new partnership which will grow both companies' offerings worldwide. Under the agreement, SatADSL will be able to link directly to Marlink's Newtec Dialog(r)...
Senior Data Engineer
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
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)
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...
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...
IT DevOps Engineer
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,...
Data Engineer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...
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