Headwinds challenge global telecom services
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,551-trillion in 2025, expanding by 2% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects that the worldwide spending on...
The time to act on AI fluency, workplace transformation is now
Foundational AI models are trained primarily on Internet data — and Africa's voices, languages, and cultural contexts are significantly underrepresented in that data. This is the word from Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering...
Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
Intel targets gamers with latest chips
Offering gamers and professionals new high-performance options, Intel has launched its latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors. Optimised for advanced gaming, streaming, content creation, and workstation use, the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series...
Happy accident as Hubble catches a comet breaking up
In a happy twist of fate, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet in the act of breaking apart. The chance of that happening while Hubble watched is extraordinarily minuscule. The findings were published on Wednesday (18 March) in the journal Icarus. The...
African coastlines face unprecedented sea level surge
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Oceanography reveals that Africa’s coastlines are facing a rapidly accelerating crisis. It found that the 2023 to 2024 El Niño event triggered the most significant sea level surge ever...
Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration
Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
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Agentic AI heralds a new dawn for business
The world has gone mad with artificial intelligence (AI)…or has it? This question aptly captures the uncertainty many feel as AI triggers seismic shifts across the digital economy, writes SAICTA member Jason Lottering. AI dominates headlines daily. Yet much of what...
Outdated payroll and HR systems open your business to fraud
“If it’s not broken, why fix it?” is how many organisations justify sticking with outdated payroll and HR systems. But in the modern workplace, where employee data is highly sensitive and fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, relying on legacy systems can...
ASBIS strengthens partnership with ADATA, enhance distribution across Africa
ASBIS Group (WSE: ASB), a premier Value Add Distributor and provider of ICT and IoT solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), has announced an expansion of its partnership with ADATA Technology. Recognized globally as the second-largest manufacturer...
How AI and cloud are reimagining network operations
The telecommunications industry is undergoing a seismic shift in how networks are managed and optimised, writes Samar Mittal, vice-president and head of cloud and network services for MEA at Nokia. Traditional network operations, once reliant on manual interventions,...
How to match your degree to top new ICT competencies
Choosing your qualification is one of the most critical decisions prospective students will ever make. This decision is informed by understanding current and future skills which are in high demand, by keeping a close watch on developments in the market, as well as...
Your CV: fibs, white lies or full-on fabrication?
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a strong CV can open doors to life-changing opportunities. However, the growing prevalence of misrepresented information on CVs is creating a significant challenge for employers. Jeremy Bossenger, director of BossJansen...
CRM security: Blueprint, not plugin. By design, not by default
Security concerns are changing the way companies approach their customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. The assumptions of a decade ago, where protection was bolted on post-implementation or wedged into existing workflows, are no longer sustainable. Eldon...
AI is ‘just a party trick’ unless companies act on its insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) can produce astonishingly accurate analyses and predictions, but these mean very little if businesses fail to act on them. “Unless you actually take the trouble to implement it, AI is just a party trick, which is very impressive but...
Climate volatility disrupts global supply chains
According to Aon’s latest 2025 Client Trends Report, climate volatility and extreme weather events are disrupting global trade routes, impacting supply chain reliability and leading to financial losses. The interconnectedness of trade adds complexity to the...
Smart vaults and wallets bridge the gap between cash and card in informal trade
Cash is still king in most informal and township settings, and for good reasons. It is trusted and universal, allowing anyone to easily transact no matter what phone they own or whether or not they have a bank account. By Jonathan Thomson, executive head: commercial...
Senior Test Analyst (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst to lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high quality software delivery and continuous improvement within the quality engineering function. This role combines hands on testing with...
Business Analyst – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst Specialist to operate at a strategic level across our Group Technology environment.This role is responsible for bridging business strategy, processes, and technology, ensuring that business needs are...
Senior IT Project Manager (EE Only) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years' experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation,...
Senior Network Engineer (Level 3)
To provide advanced network engineering support, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of client infrastructure within a managed service environment.** Please note: This is an office / based ( not hybrid) position for an international company with...
Senior IT Project Manager (EE Only) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years' experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation,...
Senior Network Engineer (Level 3) – Gauteng Roodepoort
To provide advanced network engineering support, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of client infrastructure within a managed service environment.** Please note: This is an office / based ( not hybrid) position for an international company with...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist (Architecture, Security, Governance) (Onsite – JHB) (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates a hybrid technology environment across multiple countries, requiring secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist role focuses on the Azure cloud layer, ensuring governance, security, and...
Systems Support Engineer – Managed service provider
The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist (Architecture, Security, Governance) (Onsite – JHB) (Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates a hybrid technology environment across multiple countries, requiring secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist role focuses on the Azure cloud layer, ensuring governance, security, and...
Systems Support Engineer – Managed service provider – Remote Remote
The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end...
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