$82bn pledged to bridge the digital divide
ITU has announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over $82-billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilisation platform...
Cell C Business rolls out SME connectivity strategy
Cell C has announced a new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house...
Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...
SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief
Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...
Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls
Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...
Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown
With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...
Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
CNAPP set to $12,9bn by 2030
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market revenue is forecast to reach $12,9-billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 30% from 2025 to 2030. According to Dell’Oro research, the market’s trajectory is being shaped...
Convergence will decide customer ownership, warns Deloitte
Technology-driven convergence across banking, telecoms, retail, and insurance is reshaping who really “owns” the customer relationship in the African insurance and savings markets. A new article by Deloitte highlights that traditional insurers and savings product...
Concern over poor results in gateway subjects
As South Africans celebrate a record-high matric pass rate, concerns over poor returns in gateway subjects like Mathematics remain. Siviwe Gwarube, minister of basic education, explains that just 34% of candidates wrote Mathematics, while most wrote Mathematical...
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Logitech appoints ASBIS South Africa as their sole distributor of consumer portfolio for South Africa
Today, Logitech announced a partnership with ASBIS South Africa as the authorized distributor for South Africa for its consumer offerings. ASBIS South Africa is a trusted and leading Electronics Distributor and provider of ICT, IoT and Robotic solutions. Headquartered...
When AI becomes the ultimate manipulator
Once the domain of elite spies and con artists, social engineering is now in the hands of anyone with an internet connection – and AI is the accomplice. Supercharged by generative tools and deepfake technology, today’s social engineering attacks are no longer sloppy...
Achieving manufacturing agility in the face of constant global uncertainty
It’s no secret that manufacturers are operating in an increasingly complex global trade environment, facing challenges from tariff volatility and shifting supply chains. By Jaco Maritz, CEO of Syspro Fluctuating trade tariffs are also intensifying the challenges...
Utilities should prioritise maintenance of remote data centres
The story of power generation is more than meets the eye. Beyond energy distribution and the infrastructure that enable it, are the IT systems that play a fundamental role in keeping systems running. By Ben Selier, vice-president: secure power for Anglophone Africa at...
SensePost offers developer-oriented security training
Orange Cyberdefence SensePost will be launching a new information security training course aimed at enriching software developers with security thinking. The SecDevOps course has been developed by penetration testers who test the security of applications, IT...
Absa’s ShopRed helps entrepreneurs take their business online
Absa has launched ShopRed, a unified commerce platform that makes setting up and operating hybrid storefronts easier than ever before. Born from a partnership with merchant platform, littlefish, and digital payments leader, Visa, Absa’s ShopRed helps entrepreneurs...
CCI takes home an armful of awards
In the first major industry awards event of 2025, CCI scooped the award for Best Contact Centre at the CCMG National Contact Centre Awards, held recently in Johannesburg. CCMG, the Contact Centre Management Group, is the professional body in the contact centre...
Sage unveils AI-powered roadmap
Sage has announced how Sage Intacct will leverage AI, automation and deep industry insights to propel finance teams into a new era of high performance. New research from Sage and Edelman reveals that only a quarter (26%)*of finance leaders believe AI is helping them...
How to spot phishing, vishing and smishing
Phishing, vishing and smishing attacks have increased significantly, leveraging advanced technologies and personalised tactics to deceive individuals and organisations. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software These threats exploit personal information, such as names,...
Deepfakes a growing threat to SA corporations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has now made it possible to wake up to a video of your CEO seemingly admitting to fraud or receiving an urgent audio message from your chief financial officer authorising a large, unexpected transaction, without any of it being real. By...
ERP Application Consultant (Finance)
Ready to blend your finance expertise with cutting-edge technology? If you are looking for a company where you are more than just a number and gives you the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge, then this is for you.This hybrid role will include carrying out...
IT Software Developer (Centurion / East London)
RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will include but not limited to:Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.Conduct system upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes with...
IT Support Analyst
As an IT Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our IT operations by serving as the initial point of contact for all IT-related issues within the organization, particularly for our radiologists. Under the supervision of the Global Service Desk...
ERP Application Consultant (Finance) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Ready to blend your finance expertise with cutting-edge technology? If you are looking for a company where you are more than just a number and gives you the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge, then this is for you.This hybrid role will include carrying out...
IT Software Developer (Centurion / East London) – Eastern Cape East London
RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will include but not limited to:Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.Conduct system upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes with...
IT Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
As an IT Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our IT operations by serving as the initial point of contact for all IT-related issues within the organization, particularly for our radiologists. Under the supervision of the Global Service Desk...
CNC Programmer
Company based in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking skilled CNC Programmers for 6 months with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres.This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring efficient...
Senior Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Backend Migration) at Datonomy Solutions
We are undertaking a strategic migration of an existing mobile and backend product into a previously built, modernised platform. This role requires a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer who is equally comfortable working across Flutter mobile applications and...
Software Developer (Odoo/Python) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To develop, customize, and maintain the company's Odoo ERP system. Responsible for writing high-quality, scalable Python code, managing code repositories, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust and efficient ERP solutions that...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Somerset West
Company based in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking skilled CNC Programmers for 6 months with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres.This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring efficient...
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