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...
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...
SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...
Data sovereignty a key concern as cloud accelerates
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As organisations move more of their mission-critical workloads to the cloud, the issue of data sovereignty and privacy is becoming more relevant than ever. To address concerns, VMware launched its Sovereign Cloud offering...
E-commerce poised to capture 41% of global retail sales
With Black Friday on the horizon it is as good a time as any to explore retail trends - and the Boston Consulting Group has just released new research exploring e-commerce trends from the beginning of the pandemic to the present. After tremendous acceleration...
A day without the Internet would cost $43bn
The Internet has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we often do not even think about how much we rely on it. But if the Internet were to go down globally for even just a single day, the economic impact would be enormous. Such interruption of online...
Digital payments to become a $10trn industry
Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion - or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...
AI, HPC and quantum technologies synergise to advance innovation
The integration of high-performance computing (HPC) systems with artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, ushering in a new era of innovation, says GlobalData, adding that this fusion is not merely about speed, but about smarter, data-driven...
Banking malware, a stealer and a new ransomware strain uncovered
Three malicious threats capable of stealing data and funds have been identified and analysed in-depth in Kaspersky's latest crimeware report: the GoPIX stealer that targets the PIX payment system, the Lumar multipurpose stealer, and the Rhysida ransomware. As...
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UBA adds Clickatell’s Chat
United Bank for Africa (UBA) will be going live with Clickatell's Chat Banking solution, Leo, on WhatsApp. In a first for Nigeria, customers can now conduct their favorite banking activities in a secure and convenient manner, by communicating with their bank in a...
Cell C puts communications, entertainment in one contract
Cell C has launched MediaPlay, allowing consumers to plan and budget for their connectivity and entertainment needs through one contract. MediaPlay allows customers to connect with the world and with friends and family PLUS keep up with their favourite movies, series,...
Telkom VS Gaming High School Esports league
Telkom VS Gaming has announced that the VS Gaming HSEL, in partnership with the High School Esports League (HSEL), held its online tournament in the run up to Comic Con Africa. The top three teams from each game are invited to participate in the inaugural tournament...
Enhanced Ericsson Radio System enhances 5G
Ericsson is expanding its end-to-end 5G Platform by adding new hardware and software products to the Ericsson Radio System portfolio, further enhancing the agility and speed with which communication service providers can roll out their 5G networks. Ericsson is...
A Black Friday dress rehearsal
For any major production, whether it be theatre, a musical concert or a wedding, a 'dress rehearsal' is important to make sure things run smoothly on the big day. It's the ideal way to put everyone through the paces and deal with any possible problems or hiccups....
Rural KZN residents get MTN’s high-speed internet
MTN has connected thousands of rural residents in Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to high-speed broadband internet after the mobile network operator rolled out 3G and 4G infrastructure on four sites in the area. Data traffic has...
Top African universities put degrees online
eLearnAfrica will be providing financing for the design, development, and delivery of online degrees with top African universities. This effort will expand the company's contribution to increasing access to online educational opportunities for universities throughout...
Coca-Cola taps into the sunshine
Coca-Cola Beverages SA (CCBSA) is going solar by installing rooftop solar photovoltaic units at 11 of its sites, with a combined installed capacity of 10,4MWp renewable energy once completed. Under a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Mulilo Group, the plants...
Turning cyber threat into cyber opportunity
The network of connected sensors, devices, and appliances commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) has completely changed the way business works. This is as true of the heavy hauling and freight industry as any other. At any moment, various players in the...
Thingstream partnerships fast-track IoT innovation
From tracking vultures to monitoring trucks across the continent, IoT enablers Thingstream's new partnerships in South Africa are driving the development of more cost-effective IoT innovations, faster. Thingstream, which earlier this year announced it was expanding...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic enterprise-wide projects within the banking sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing & co-ordinating the activities of...
Data Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Data Engineer ( Analytics) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is remote Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information andknowledge that can be used to make sound business...
Senior Control Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The Senior Control Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for telescopes. As a senior member of the team, they work with Observation Monitoring and Control Agile Release Train...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic enterprise-wide projects within the banking sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing & co-ordinating the activities of...
Regulatory Data Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Regulatory Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 3-months contract role.What...
Analyst Programmer at The University of The Western Cape
Analyst Programmer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...
Senior REACT Developer
Senior React DeveloperOur UK based client is looking for a Senior React Developer with the following Skills:Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as [URL Removed] with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.Experience with state machines (e.g.,...
Regulatory Data Business Analyst – Gauteng Parkwood
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Regulatory Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 3-months contract role.What...
Analyst Programmer at The University of The Western Cape – Western Cape Bellville
Analyst Programmer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...
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