Africa’s economy shows signs of strengthening
Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report from the African Development Bank. The report, unveiled on the sidelines of the 38th...
Despite noise, Trump’s key economic policies may be milder than expected
Amidst all the noise, the signs suggest key US economic policies will be milder than those promised on US President Donald Trump’s campaign trail, clearing the way for solid global growth. David Rees head of global economics at Schroders, George Brown, senior...
World’s largest supercomputer for AI training unveiled
Cerebras Systems has announced Condor Galaxy, a network of nine interconnected supercomputers that offer a new approach to AI compute and promise to significantly reduce AI model training time. The first AI supercomputer on this network, Condor Galaxy 1 (CG-1), has 4...
SA strengthens financial crime prevention
Following South Africa's financial greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, significant amendments have been made to the Financial...
Businesses slow to implement digital twin of the customer
Most chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are failing to fully account for their customers in their current digitalisation plans, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey data indicates a lack of recognition of the transformative potential of a digital twin of...
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....
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MOYO Business Advisory centralises data
South African system architecture and analytics company, MOYO Business Advisory has rolled out PPO, Project Portfolio Office's simple to use, cost effective and scalable project portfolio management (PPM) application, using the tool at an operational level for...
Act before it’s too late
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Fujitsu supports streamlined judicial systems
Fujitsu has announced the availability of its digital court recording system, Fujitsu Arconte, across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). The solution is already the market leader in judicial registration systems in Spain, where it has enabled more than...
Mastercard brings payments to another 15 000 SMEs
Mastercard has announced a collaboration with South African fintech company Yoco to roll out 15,000 mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) devices to small and medium-sized businesses by the end of the year, while educating them on the benefits of going cashless. To start...
Channel to lead transformation, says Dell EMC
There is no question about where Dell EMC's bread is buttered: more than 55% of its international business is conducted through channel partners, while in South Africa it accounts for 70%. This, says Dell EMC head of channel for SADC Jonas Bogoshi, is a good sign for...
Meet the demands of the future workforce
Cloud computing will play a central role in enabling mobility and remote working, writes Allan Macfarlane, chief technology officer at Pivotal Data. Technological advancements, new employee preferences, and an evolving workplace environment are creating a diversity of...
DDoS results in a buyers’ market
It's a buyers' market in the local property arena at the moment, according to certain industry experts. This is largely as a result of the slower economy, which has seen a rise in the number of properties for sale. Globally, it's a buyer's market as well when we look...
Decision Inc appoints strategic consulting head
Decision Inc as appointed Alistair Maxwell as the business manager of its new strategic consulting division. Maxwell will be instrumental in enhancing the company's reputation in strategic data and information analysis, adding greater strategic value to clients. He...
Digital is changing everything in financial services
People have strong views on the impact of digital technology on their lives, from the excitement of getting a new gadget to the satisfaction of doing in minutes what used to require a trip or a long phone call. Contrary perspectives include the fear of being left...
New GM for sub-Saharan Africa at Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, has appointed Alexander Jenewein as GM and MD for sub-Saharan Africa, effective 19 October. In his new role, Jenewein has been tasked with driving the company's transformation to a customer-centric...
Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer (East London) – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE cloud, infrastructure, datacenter, software, and end user computing support as your technical expertise as a solutions-driven Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer is wanted to join the East London division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Server Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
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UI/UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client is seeking a UI/UX designer who can project manage their digital team, the successful candidate would have to be strong UI/UX people and understand websites and web performance/analysis Key Requirements Ui/UX designer - 5+ years experience.Create wireframes...
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...
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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
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Actuarial Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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