Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Airline passenger demand is rising

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8,1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in...

HPC hardware market set for sustained growth

High-performance computing (HPC) systems, including supercomputers, outclass all other classes of computing in terms of calculation speed by parallelising processing over many processors. HPC has long been an integral tool across critical industries, from facilitating...

SA’s potential copyright calamity

South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill could potentially harm rather than help the creative industry and needs serious reconsideration, write Joshua Leroni, candidate attorney, and Carla Collett, partner, at Webber Wentzel....

Solar and its role in the energy transition

Kathy Gibson reports - The global energy transition ushers in a turning point for the world as wind and solar generation grows by 19% against coal generation's 1,1% growth. This transition is being driven by the global consensus of becoming carbon-neutral, the desire...

Electricity minister outlines plan to boost renewables

Kathy Gibson reports - Government will tomorrow (26 April) announce support for the country's biggest investment in renewables capacity yet. This is the word from Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister of electricity in the office of the president, addressing the Solar...

Solar key for clean energy future

Kathy Gibson reports - The solar photo voltaic (PV) industry is a key player in the development of clean energy. This has seen the rapid growth of the renewable energy environment, driven by carbon neutrality, energy sovereignty, and business value. Xia Hesheng,...

Rooftop solar becomes more attractive

Households with their own rooftop solar will soon be able to sell excess energy back to Eskom. A feed-in tariff regulation is currently in the pipeline, says Gabriel Kgabo, GM: distribution at Eskom. This announcement, made at the Solar and Future Energy Show Africa...

Government denies it’s blocking Starlink

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele has refuted local media claims that government is blocking the operation of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network. Gungubele's department has released an official statement on the matter: "The...

Take the furniture … but don’t take the fibre ONT

It's a growing trend, but South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) says home and business Internet customers should first check with their ISP before removing any fibre equipment. "Moving the furniture's fine but, when relocating, don't move the...

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Avaya debuts UC cloud in Algeria

Avaya and Icosnet have announced a strategic partnership to jointly provide unified Ccommunications (UC) technologies from a cloud platform in Algeria. With growing demand for advanced connectivity and communications solutions, the new cloud-based offering will bring...

The right battery for industry’s solar needs

Effectively harnessing South Africa's abundant solar energy in a business environment offers both environmental and cost-saving benefits. However, when introducing a solar solution, many companies find themselves facing unexpected challenges due to incorrect set-up...

Tips for safe smartphone banking

As more consumers embrace the ease and convenience of accessing banking services through their mobile devices, it is becoming more essential for them to protect themselves from fraudsters by constantly keeping up to date with the latest apps and security measures....

Embracing a smart city through connectivity

The growth of connected devices is resulting in an increased awareness of the benefits of a smart city. And while many see Africa as lagging in this regard, Kenya is leading the charge to embrace this new technology-rich eco-system. Riaan Graham, sales director for...

RSA Litho boosts digital investment with Xerox

RSA Litho, a Cape Town based commercial print services business, has enhanced its investment in high-end digital printing technology with the purchase of a Xerox 1000 and Xerox Versant 80 press from Oxbow. The company, which has a 50-year track record of delivering...

Mobile app drives Tanzanian birth registrations

Tigo continues to support the Tanzania government's under-five birth registration initiative through an innovative mobile application that is accelerating provisioning of birth certificates for children under the age of five. The under-five birth registration drive,...

Vertiv identifies 2017 data centre infrastructure trends

Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, today released six data centre infrastructure trends to watch in 2017. "In 2016, global macro trends significantly impacted the industry, with new cloud innovations and social responsibility taking the spotlight," says Giordano...

Data breaches are a part of doing business

Data has become the lifeblood of modern life as everything from room temperatures and health records to banking details and WhatsApp messages are collected and stored. The rapid digital transformation of businesses and services has created an unprecedented amount of...

Incredible Connection opens new brand stores

Incredible Connection has opened two new brand stores - one at the new Springs Mall and one at Ballito Junction. "We have seen a growing need for a store in these regions and we are pleased to be able to bring a new look store to these respective malls," says Craig...

The cloud is broadening its horizons

Cloud technology is no longer the new kid on the block, writes Jed Hewson, co-founder and joint CEO of 1Stream. It has slowly and steadily infiltrated almost all aspects of our lives, from personal device storage to large-scale enterprise management systems, bringing...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

Software Engineer

Our client, a bank-independent Payment Services Provider (PSP), is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer (Fullstack) to join their team in Cape Town. If successful you will be joining a major Fintech company and collectively they process over 3 billion...

Fullstack Javascript/Typescript Developer

Are you a coding ninja? Join our elite team of developers building the future of automotive technology.Master the art of Javascript and Typescript to create innovative solutions.Shape the way the world drives. Apply now and be part of something truly groundbreaking....

Retail Data Analyst (1-Year Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing Retail Group seeks a solutions-driven Retail Data Analyst who will use mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within a competitive commercial context. You will...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Our client, a bank-independent Payment Services Provider (PSP), is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer (Fullstack) to join their team in Cape Town. If successful you will be joining a major Fintech company and collectively they process over 3 billion...

Agile Project Manager (Remote)

ENVIRONMENTJOIN the growing team of a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions seeking your expertise as an Agile Project Manager. Working closely with a small team of Devs and the client's Project Managers, you will run various ceremonies including sprint...

Data Analyst

A leading industry innovator is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact on the organisation's success. Requirements: 3-5 years' experience as a...

Agile Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENTJOIN the growing team of a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions seeking your expertise as an Agile Project Manager. Working closely with a small team of Devs and the client's Project Managers, you will run various ceremonies including sprint...

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