Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa
NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...
Tariff implications larger than 2018 trade war
Expectations for 2025 were for robust US growth and a fragile recovery in other nations. As US president Donald Trump settles into the White House, his unpredictable policies have the power to turbo-charge or upend these assumptions. Investors should prepare to...
Service revenue drives Vodacom growth
Vodacom Group reported that revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2023 increased 36,9% to R35,7-billion, positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt and rand depreciation against our basket of international currencies. Group service revenue was up 43,8%,...
AI set to take on cancer diagnostics
The global AI in cancer diagnostics market size is expected to reach $996,1-million by 2030, growing at 26,3% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing need for lowering healthcare costs, the rising importance of big data...
Big data, cloud computing, AI take centre stage
More than 75% of businesses are expected to embrace big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the next five years. StockApps' financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "These emerging technologies have become essential elements in...
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn
Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...
‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies
Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....
Intel and Asus bring AI to the fight against cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer worldwide, with almost 2-million new cases detected in 2020, according to World Cancer Research. While diagnosing colon-related cancers is a relatively straightforward procedure - most adults will undertake a...
Load shedding forces change in consumer buying habits
Retailers geared at making consumers' digital shopping experiences more efficient and useful are proving that they know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve as shopping trends evolve. According to PwC's latest Global Consumer Insights Survey Pulse 6: Key trends...
Financial industry leads in mixed cloud deployments
The financial industry is a major market for cloud deployments, according to Nutanix's fifth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The research reveals that mixed deployments among financial companies are...
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Making IoT a reality in Africa
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Equipping Gen Z for the 4th Industrial Revolution
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AData debuts XPG Storm RGB M.2 2280
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Chase Software scoops top Microsoft Award
Microsoft has recognised Chase Software as the 'ERP Partner of the Year' at its Partner Awards ceremony. The annual awards recognise top Microsoft partners demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology....
The crucial role of the cyber insurer
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Econz Wireless adds desk time reports
Econz Wireless Econz Wireless, a leading time and attendance and employee tracking solutions provider, has announced the addition of a new Desk Time report to their Timecard GPS mobile solution. As a sales or field service manager, especially if you personally are...
Automated data protection critical, says Redstor
Data theft has become automated, widespread and easy - and the situation calls for technology on the same level and just as effective. The theft of data is so prevalent, so orchestrated and serious, it requires technology that is just as quick and equal to the task of...
Identity ecosystem must learn from banks’ example
There are clear parallels between the development of financial services and identity verification ecosystems, but the identity ecosystem has to take urgent steps to catch up with the banking ecosystem. By Marius Coetzee, MD of Ideco The recent high-profile identity...
DCC to distribute Dell EMC’s Alienware
Drive Control Corporation's (DCC) distribution of the Alienware PC gaming series represents an important move in a marketplace that continues to show noteworthy growth. The PC gaming market is a core focus for Dell EMC and the company expects it to grow over the next...
Feature Analyst
Job Title: Feature Analyst - Digital and Rewards Programs Location: Cape Town Industry: Financial Services Employment Type: 6-12 month contract (with potential renewal) Role Overview: Our client in financial services is looking for skilled Feature Analysts to support...
Actuarial Software Developer
My client is seeking an Actuarial Software Developer to develop and maintain an in-house actuarial valuation software and collaborate with actuarial teams to understand modelling requirements and ensuring the software aligns with industry standards and organisational...
IT Support Technician
Our client, an IT Consulting firm based in Gqeberha, is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their team. Requirements:Computer Science qualification advantageous.Proven experience as an IT Support Technician.Certification in CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CompTIA S+,...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Title: Feature Analyst - Digital and Rewards Programs Location: Cape Town Industry: Financial Services Employment Type: 6-12 month contract (with potential renewal) Role Overview: Our client in financial services is looking for skilled Feature Analysts to support...
Actuarial Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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IT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Java Developer
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