Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI

This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...

SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...

SAP’s IT organisation goes digital

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - SAP tells its customers how they should be transitioning their businesses using SAP technology - and the company makes sure this technology works by running it in-house. "In our vision, every organisation and industry will...

Why moving to S/4 HANA makes sense

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - The 2027 deadline for users to migrate their legacy SAP systems to SAP S/4 HANA is drawing close - and those customers that haven't begun the journey may be cutting it fine. But apart from the stress of having to migrate for...

Digital technology key to surviving global challenges

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Global uncertainty and inflation are just two of the challenges that every enterprise in the world has to deal with. In South Africa, these are exacerbated by power and political issues. As enterprises strive for the resilience...

Flexibility and technology change how people work in Africa

A new Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab report - Future of Work Life - Africa Edition - has examined how employees and employers in Africa navigate the current work environment and their views on the future of work shaped by the pandemic, digitalisation, and the...

Africa tipped to be fastest growing fintech region

Financial technology revenues are projected to grow six-fold from $245-billion to $1,5-trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors. Despite fintechs losing more than half their market value on average in...

Cybercriminals targeting crypto users

Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals and reflects cryptocurrency's increasing appeal. During the European spring (March to May) of 2023 alone,...

Deloitte Africa launches generative AI practice

Deloitte Africa has launched its generative AI practice for the African market bringing together industry experience, skilled AI engineers, as well as ecosystem and alliance partners to build generative AI solutions aimed at accelerating the pace of business...

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Direct Pay Online Group acquires Setcom

The Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has acquired Setcom, which operatesthe electronic funds transfer (EFT) solution SID Instant EFT in South Africa. The deal will complement DPO's comprehensive suite of payment solutions across the continent, which currently includes...

Security skills under the spotlight

In its eight consecutive year, the 2017 JCSE ICT Skills Survey by Wits University's Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) says economic pressure, a delay in policy implementation and lack of improvement in South Africa's basic education are key concerns. The...

ESET, Microsoft help disrupt Gamarue botnets

Security researchers at ESET, in collaboration with Microsoft and law enforcement agencies -- the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Interpol, Europol, and other stakeholders in cybersecurity -- have taken down a major botnet operation known as Gamarue (detected...

A new experience for MTN’s Nigerian users

Nokia has been selected to help MTN Nigeria drive its transformation from network- to customer-centric operations and improve the experience for its 52-million customers. Nokia's Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions deliver automation and intelligence to...

Get up to speed on labour law changes

On 17 November 2017 the Department of Labour published the National Minimum Wage Bill that is set to introduce a minimum wage of R 20 for each ordinary hour worked from May 2018. Businesses need to familiarise themselves with the National Minimum Wage Bill and the...

VMware debuts hybrid cloud platform update

Vmware has unveiled VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3, which will be the latest release of its integrated hybrid cloud platform. VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 introduces integrated cloud management platform (CMP) capabilities that will provide customers with a simplified path...

HCL, Siemens partner on Industry 4.0

Global IT services company HCL Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens on Industry 4.0 solutions, with a strategic collaboration on the Siemens Industry Software Suite. The global partnership with Siemens on Mindsphere, a cloud--based open...

ML drives new investment mindset

Although the average consumer may not be familiar with the concept of machine learning, it's already a big part of our daily lives. Tom Schlebusch, co-founder and CEO of NMRQL Research, a local FinTech player offering South Africa's first machine learning powered unit...

Technology enhances Avis car rental experience

A business model with a customer centric approach identifies business leaders that never stop striving for perfection. As such Avis, South Africa's leading car rental company, places customer satisfaction at the heart of the company. With this top of mind, Avis is in...

Win a Hollywood tour with Vodacom Red

Vodacom Red will put seven of its customers, and their partners, in the spotlight on an exclusive pre-season rugby trip to watch the Vodacom Bulls play the DHL Stormers in Los Angeles. The premier trip for Vodacom Red clients will witness history being made as the...

Finance Systems Analyst

Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...

Finance Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...

Senior RPG Developer

As a Senior RPG Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support our business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to deliver robust and efficient RPG...

Analyst at Dananda Talent

Job Title: Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Infrastructure Job Summary: The Analyst will support the origination, structuring, and execution of M&A and infrastructure transactions. This role involves performing activities under supervision, aimed...

Senior RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion

As a Senior RPG Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support our business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to deliver robust and efficient RPG...

Analyst at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Infrastructure Job Summary: The Analyst will support the origination, structuring, and execution of M&A and infrastructure transactions. This role involves performing activities under supervision, aimed...

Senior Business Analyst

Understanding Business needsActing as an advisor to the businessFacilitating group workshops and meetings Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsMinimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification BA Certifications Minimum 7 Years Business...

Tech Lead

Join one of South Africa's leading long-term insurance providers as a Tech Lead specializing in Cloud and DevOps. This key role is ideal for a strategic technologist passionate about delivering high-impact, scalable cloud solutions while championing a DevOps culture...

Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Westlake

ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Cape Town team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will...

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