African CEOs are optimistic about global economy, long-term business viability
Almost two thirds (63%) of CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa say they are increasingly optimistic about the future of the global economy. At the same time, half (50%) of this cohort have entered new sectors in the past five years in an effort to embrace reinvention more...
AI leaders urged to address opportunities, risks
A new wave of autonomous AI - capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed - is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI" and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more...
Satellite communication market set to surge
The global satellite communication market size is expected to reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9,7% from 2023 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surge in the demand for satellite broadband services, particularly in remote...
The AI revolution: Which tech companies will profit from it?
Since the announcement of ChatGPT late last year, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword on everyone's lips. In this Q&A article, members of global investment manager Schroder's public and private equities team - including global sector specialists...
Western Cape’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition
The Western Cape's children under the age of five carry a double burden of malnutrition. While the levels of stunting are lower than in the rest of the country, it is still a concern. Obesity levels in the province represent a "very high public health concern". These...
Eastern Cape SMBs get boost with new digital platform
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming the way small-and-medium businesses (SMBs) access funding to grow their various ventures, automating loan funding and business support processes. The integrated...
Investors still making money from Bitcoin
The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency recently sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high - its price rising above $31 300 in July and putting it on track for its best annual performance since 2020, according to Altindex.com. The latest price jump of...
X marks the spot: Elon Musk unveils new logo for Twitter
Elon Musk unveiled a new logo for Twitter over the weekend. Yesterday (Sunday 23 July), Musk tweeted that he wanted to get rid of the iconic bird logo, and called for submissions for a new one. “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the...
African CEOs identify advanced AI, analytics as success drivers
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value found that over half (54%) of African CEOs surveyed identify customer experience as their highest business priority. They also recognize productivity or profitability as key to achieving their...
Generative AI expected to impact SA companies
Generative AI is set to revolutionise IT, according to Salesforce's latest State of IT report. A massive 83% of IT leaders in South Africa say the role of AI in their organisations is well-defined, a figure poised to grow as 87% believe generative AI, specifically,...
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Wireless services in Africa
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Netstar takes on Mobileye
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IS joins Nexcenter network
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SkyGroup Communications adds Barco UniSee
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Protect yourself from ATM scammers
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Attivo Networks bolsters security defences in Africa
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A better service from Martin’s Funerals
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Fleet management: take the blinders off
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Beyond Christmas parties and Santa shoeboxes
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DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
Software Developer (Flutter)
ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
Software Developer (Flutter) – Mpumalanga White River
ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...
On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28
On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
Firmware Engineer
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28 – Remote Remote
On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
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