How to combat disinformation attacks
By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...
WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia
Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...
Mastercard in the driver’s seat with McLaren
Mastercard will be the new official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from next year onwards. From the start of the next season in 2026, the team will be known as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team which it says will represent an exciting new era not...
Lenovo to power FIFAe Finals 2025
FIFAe has confirmed that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will be used at its pinnacle competition in 2025 – football esports’ “World Cup Finals” - to be held in Riyadh from 10 to 19 December. Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i, Legion gaming monitors, mice, keyboards,...
Millions of jobs, one movement
There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...
New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records
Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...
Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling
Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...
Women entrepreneurs get R1m boost
The MTN SA Foundation has named the top 10 finalists in this year’s R1-million MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge. Now in its fourth year, the challenge provides women entrepreneurs with an opportunity to expand their ICT businesses. “At the launch event held in...
Multichoice files new takeover regulation notice
While the finalisation of Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ is still underway, a new shareholder has started buying up shares in the South African pay-TV operator. Multichoice yesterday afternoon (2 September) received formal notification that...
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Closing SA’s education gaps with AI
AI is expanding quickly in South Africa, with some industries moving faster than others, leaving sectors like education behind. Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility looks at how the country’s education sector can quickly adopt AI to solve...
Scammers take advantage of the desperate need to access cash
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A new leadership approach is needed for change
As organisations prepare for 2025, leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges, from economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, to changing workforce requirements and stakeholder demands. Kisima Psychological Services CEO Phyllis Ndlovu...
Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa
AI could contribute up to $30-billion to sub-Saharan Africa's economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward achieving...
Human-centred design thinking will drive business growth in 2025
As South African businesses emerge from a turbulent 2024, 40% of companies identified inflation and macroeconomic volatility as a threat, and 23% are concerned about cyber risks. While 2025 brings the end of load shedding, falling interest rates, and a more stable...
Data has a massive carbon footprint – managing it is critical in reducing emissions
The exponential growth of data has led to significant business challenges and environmental concerns for organisations to address. As data fuels the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), managing its environmental impact becomes crucial, writes Graham Brown, country...
FPG and Nutanix transform Nigeria’s cloud landscape
As Nigeria's digital economy continues to expand, data sovereignty and efficient IT infrastructure have become critical for businesses striving to meet regulatory requirements while staying ahead in a competitive market. FPG Technologies and Solutions, a system...
Bridging certificates could be a lifeline to further study
For students whose study plans have been disrupted due to not meeting minimum course requirements, bridging certificates offer a second chance to achieve their educational goals. This is the word from Siyavuya Makubalo, marketing manager at Oxbridge Academy, who adds:...
Leverage AI, tech to strengthen supply chain resilience
In the face of ongoing volatility and unpredictability, companies across Africa are making much-needed investments into strengthening their supply chains and building greater resilience. Hannes Dressler, chief business officer at SAP Africa, says supply chain...
Beyond contracts and compliance: Building trust in security
Security vulnerabilities cost companies money, clients and reputations. Partnerships build resilience, stability and agile solutions that mitigate these vulnerabilities, writes Richard Frost, head of technology and innovation at Armata Cyber Security. Cybersecurity...
X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...
X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...
Machine Learning Developer – Upper Highway KZN
DBN000166 – MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZN Purpose of the job:To offer analytical support and expertise by utilizing AI and machine learning techniques, procedures, algorithms, and systems to glean insights and information from a variety of data types.Required...
Senior Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Systems Analyst & Developer, you'll play a key role in the analysis, design, development, and testing of medium to complex applications that power our business. You'll work alongside system designers to build innovative, scalable, and sustainable software...
Senior Data Quality Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Data Quality Analyst is responsible for leading initiatives that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the organisation's data assets. This role involves designing and implementing data quality frameworks, monitoring key data quality metrics,...
Machine Learning Developer – Upper Highway KZN – KwaZulu-Natal Wiggins
DBN000166 – MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZN Purpose of the job:To offer analytical support and expertise by utilizing AI and machine learning techniques, procedures, algorithms, and systems to glean insights and information from a variety of data types.Required...
Senior Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
As a Systems Analyst & Developer, you'll play a key role in the analysis, design, development, and testing of medium to complex applications that power our business. You'll work alongside system designers to build innovative, scalable, and sustainable software...
Senior Data Quality Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Senior Data Quality Analyst is responsible for leading initiatives that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the organisation's data assets. This role involves designing and implementing data quality frameworks, monitoring key data quality metrics,...
Front-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on global-scale digital transformation initiatives within a cutting-edge IT...
Data Scientist
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...
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