MTN invests R29,9-billion in network capacity
MTN has reported a strong underlying operational and financial performance for the period ended 31 December 2024, despite earnings being down. Group service revenue decreased by 15,4% on a reported basis to R177,8-billion, but increased by 13,8% in constant currency;...
Big tech’s impact on quantum computing
In the last few months, three of the world's largest tech giants made waves with their announcements in quantum computing. But what will the impact of Microsoft's Majorana 1, Google's Willow, and Amazon's Ocelot be once the dust has settled, and is it just big tech...
Africa reels under increasing cyberthreats
Threat actors are proliferating in Africa, with attacks on the continent now ranking alongside the world's biggest economies in the number and scope of attacks. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African cluster at Trend Micro, explains that, in July, Egypt ranked...
Electric vehicle growth in SA set to accelerate
As the global community celebrated World EV Day in September, South Africa reflected on the structural challenges standing in the way of better uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) to help reduce carbon emissions. Although the South African EV industry is currently small...
Phishing mimicking WormGPT surfaces on dark net
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts have uncovered a series of websites on the shadow Internet that appear to be selling fake access to the malicious AI-tool WormGPT. These sites have phishing-like characteristics including varying designs, pricing,...
Predictive analysis can reduce risks of data breaches
Thanks to the increasing professionalisation of cybercrime, predicting the actions of attackers based on profiling is becoming more challenging for cybersecurity practitioners, but a new study from WithSecure demonstrates an alternative model of predicting how attacks...
Splunk deal allows Cisco to be less dependent on hardware
Cisco has a strong position in computer networking, but its growth has stalled due to both the weakness of its telecom operator customers as well as the shift of enterprise IT to the public cloud, where it enjoys a less dominant position than in the traditional...
BCX launches cloud services
BCX, in conjunction with Alibaba Cloud, has launched its Africa Local Public (ALP) cloud service which, it says, marks a significant stride in its mission to deliver innovative technology solutions to businesses across the continent. "The ALP Cloud offering ushers in...
Mbilwi Secondary scoops Solve for Tomorrow award
Mbilwi Secondary School from Venda, Limpopo has been declared the winner of the Solve for Tomorrow schools' competition. The competition, which was run in partnership with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), was aimed at giving grade 10 and 11 learners...
SA demand for managed services is on the up
A global study commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Canalys shows that South Africa's IT channel partners increased managed services revenue in 2022 with a YoY growth rate of 17,7%, delivering services valued at $1,2-billion (R22,93-billion). The Shift to Managed...
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Get the most out your banking, go digital
Digital Banking has not only opened access to a wider array of banking products for customers across different demographics, it also gives them full control of their banking. Khathu Ramoliko, head of gold at FNB, says: "Over the last 12 months, we have noted that 83%...
Causes and effects of workplace conflict
Conflict: it's a term we are familiar with as each of us has experienced it at some point in our working or personal lives. In the workplace it can be particularly difficult to overcome these challenges. If not identified timeously, conflict can be detrimental to an...
Truecaller acquires Chillr
In March last year, Truecaller announced its interest in the digital payments segment in India. Now the company has announced a strategic investment into the payment space by acquiring Chillr, India's first multi-bank payments app. "Since launching Truecaller Pay in...
Software AG expands IoT with TrendMiner
Software AG has acquired the Belgian company TrendMiner, which specialises in visual data analytics for the manufacturing and process industry and will complement Software AG's Cumulocity Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 product portfolio. It enables...
Predicting customer behaviour with AI
Tech pioneer Xineoh has developed a platform for predicting customer behaviour with AI, which allows businesses to out-predict their competition, allowing them to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction. Bespoke AI solutions with similar functionality were once...
Mobile app development simplified
React Native continues to gain popularity as a programming language that makes mobile development less time-consuming and more cost efficient. Easier than ever before, companies can now quickly build a mobile app that's fast, intuitive, and consistent with their...
How to get customers to use your mobile app
Speaking ahead of the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Cape Town in September, Gartner research vice-president Olive Huang looks at how companies struggling to get customers to engage with their mobile apps should rethink their mobile customer experience (CX) strategy....
New drug-resistant cancer compounds show promise
The University of Tokyo's Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Fujitsu, and Kowa have announced that using IT-based drug discovery technologies, which entails computer-based virtual design and evaluation, they have successfully created new...
Closing SA’s AI knowledge gap
While South Africa continues to make progress in terms of acknowledging the broad capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential value that can be added across various industries and business sectors through the incorporation of machine learning, the...
BondTracker app aids registration process
Software as a service (SaaS) company e4, has launched BondTracker, a mobile business app, designed to facilitate efficiency in tracking and communicating progress when registering a property. Clive Bredenkamp, head of legal studio at e4, says that BondTracker is...
Technical Product Manager – Western Cape Stellenbosch
The Product Owner's / Business Analyst's role is to gain a deep understanding of the business, their strategy and what enhancement or change would be of highest value or lowering risk. Once identified, the Product Owner leads the digital "product" by analysis and...
Business Intelligence Manager – Gauteng Centurion
The Business Intelligence (BI) Manager will play a pivotal role in driving data-drivenstrategies that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency within our foodmanufacturing operations. This position is critical for transforming raw data intoactionable...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a very strong C# Development Team Lead who will lead 3+ Teams. The role will require 50% development and 50% management. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldAt least 6 years of experience in the software...
seasoned Senior IT Technician/ Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our clients who are pioneers in the IT Service industry are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior IT Technician/ Specialist to join their teams in KZN, Gauteng and the Western Cape! Work with diverse teams and gain exposure to multiple clients and industries growing your...
Database Administrator III
Are you a database expert ready to take on advanced challenges? As a Database Administrator III, you'll lead the way in optimizing, securing, and scaling our mission-critical databases. Dive into complex systems, drive performance improvements, and ensure seamless...
UX/UI Designer
Job Title: UX/UI Designer - IntermediateDepartment: Digital Marketing - User Experience DesignJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to create intuitive, visually appealing digital products that enhance the customer experience. You will collaborate...
Database Administrator III – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Are you a database expert ready to take on advanced challenges? As a Database Administrator III, you'll lead the way in optimizing, securing, and scaling our mission-critical databases. Dive into complex systems, drive performance improvements, and ensure seamless...
UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Senior Developer
Are you a code wizard with a passion for innovation and leadership? We're looking for a Senior Developer to design, build, and lead cutting-edge solutions that drive our success. If you excel at solving complex challenges, mentoring team members, and delivering...
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...
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