Second Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program completed
Qualcomm has announced the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating in the Make in Africa Finale 2024. Now in its second year, this program has successfully guided early-stage technology startups by...
Microsoft leverages AI to fast-track African start-ups
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has unveiled an initiative that will accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and foster collaboration between startups and industry leaders. The initiative will also mark the launch...
These are the astronauts manning the Artemis mission to the Moon
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. “The...
EOH concludes debt refinancing deal
Following a successful capital raise, EOH has concluded financing agreements with the Standard Bank of South Africa to refinance the group's remaining debt package as follows: * A R200-million four-year amortising term loan; * A R250-million three-year bullet term...
What South Africans searched for in March
In a month that brought us a cabinet reshuffle, protests, a Hollywood-style prison break and the deaths of two high profile musicians, South Africans looking to make sense of the world, turned to Google to find out more. Google Search data shows exactly what kept...
CIOs brace to do more with less in 2023
A new study reveals that, despite 93% of CIOs expecting IT budgets to increase in 2023, 83% say they are under pressure to make their budgets stretch further than ever before - with a key focus on improved cloud cost management and tackling the reduction of mounting...
GPT-4 ignites race for artificial general intelligence
The recent launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI is likely to open the chase for developing stronger AI systems accelerating the evolution towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of disruptive...
WFA evolution drives need for new security approach
Work from anywhere (WFA) is here to stay, making new approaches to cyber security a top priority. According to a new research study by Fortinet, only a third of employees in EMEA countries, including South Africa, have returned back to the office full time. Most...
Four steps to mitigate IT employee fatigue
Employees are dealing with an unprecedented amount of change since the Covid pandemic and are fatigued by it but, to combat this, CIOs should perform four steps, says Gartner. "Any employee is dealing with digital acceleration, staff departures, having to adjust to...
CIR warns of disinformation campaign
UK-based non-profit, the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), has warned of a mounting disinformation campaign across the Arab World and much of Africa. Based on a wealth of open-source research, social media analysis and digital investigations, the group has...
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App digitises, optimises humanitarian aid
The Red Cross Society of Côte d'Ivoire (RCSCI), whose mission is to improve the living conditions of vulnerable people across the country, improve health through programs such as first aid administration and aid authorities in the promotion of compliance with...
Peat power project for Rwanda
A $350-million deal to finance an 80 megawatt (MW) peat to power project in Rwanda, which will improve access to electricity for the three quarters of the country's population that is currently off the grid, has reached financial close. The power plant, which is...
Machine learning enhances data protection
Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Fraud Prevention Cloud, a new solution for organisations facing risks from fraudulent activity via fast-growing online services. In addition to fraud prevention solutions for endpoints and mobile devices within Kaspersky Fraud...
Is big data doomed?
Big data has been relatively slow to take off in South Africa. Despite the hype, many organisations are only now beginning to experiment with technologies such as Hadoop. Big data is often still seen as the domain of the IT department, or the chief data officer, and...
Cloud brokerages an invaluable business tool
All businesses that are embarking on a cloud journey are realising that it's not as straightforward as it may seem. Multiple cloud service providers means managing a many relationships, which can be complex as well as inefficient. Businesses need help to manage this...
Dell EMC hosts first META Executive Partner Summit 2017
Dell EMC has announced the launch of its first ever META Executive Partner Summit 2017, being held at the Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa from 15 to 17 March. Through the event, Dell EMC aims to empower its top channel partners to transform their businesses, deliver...
Smith appointed as Riverbed regional director
Riverbed Technology today announced the appointment of Roma Smith, who joins the company as regional director for Africa, South of the Sahara. Smith will be responsible for leading the sales, technical and channel management teams in the region. She will play a key...
RDB Consulting partner on Univerexport deal
South African outsourcing company RDB Consulting has secured a long-term contract with European software services provider LOGIT, to provide tailored Oracle Database support services for Univerexport, a Serbian supermarket chain with headquarters in Novi Sad. The...
T-Systems SA wins two SAP Partner Awards
T-Systems South Africa has received two SAP Partner Awards, including the coveted MD's Award, for its role in transforming clients' businesses and accelerating innovation in Africa. "We're delighted to have picked up two awards," says Shubna Harilal, head of SAP sales...
Seychelles Xerox distributor VCS celebrates 25 years
The VCS Group of Companies celebrated its 25th Anniversary at a red carpet event at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Mahé, which was attended by over 200 employees and guests. VCS, A Xerox distributor, is also accredited to provide managed print services (MPS),...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Illovo
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
SAP Specialist TT
Jointly responsible for the design and implementation of our cloud strategy and SAP transformationOptimization of existing developmentsCompletion of required IT DocumentationExpertise in dealing with complex build environments and continuous integrationMinimum...
Senior Specialist Business Analysis
A Procurement and Supply Chain Business Analyst is required to assist with the implementation and roll out of an integrated P2P solution based on Coupa and SAP S/4 Hana. A template solution has been built and live in several countries. The solution will be rolled out...
Software Developer
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Software Developer to join the dynamic team of our client, a leading financial services provider. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer passionate about building cutting-edge financial solutions in a fast-paced, innovative...
SAP Specialist TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Jointly responsible for the design and implementation of our cloud strategy and SAP transformationOptimization of existing developmentsCompletion of required IT DocumentationExpertise in dealing with complex build environments and continuous integrationMinimum...
Senior Specialist Business Analysis – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A Procurement and Supply Chain Business Analyst is required to assist with the implementation and roll out of an integrated P2P solution based on Coupa and SAP S/4 Hana. A template solution has been built and live in several countries. The solution will be rolled out...
Software Developer – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Software Developer to join the dynamic team of our client, a leading financial services provider. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer passionate about building cutting-edge financial solutions in a fast-paced, innovative...
Azure Dev Ops Engineer at Square 1 Recruitment
A fast growing consultancy company is looking for an Azure DevOps engineer with 2 years experience to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
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