Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

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...

Nvidia extends access to Grace Blackwell supercomputer

Nvidia has unveiled Nvidia Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer that provides AI researchers, data scientists and students worldwide with access to the power of the Nvidia Grace Blackwell platform. Project DIGITS features the new Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell...

AMD expands consumer and commercial AI PC portfolio

AMD unveiled new processors ahead of CES 2025, announcing the new Ryzen AI Max Series processors that exceed the demands for high-performance computing in premium thin and light notebooks; new Ryzen AI 300 Series “Zen-5”-based processors; and Ryzen 200 Series...

Intel, Arm collaborate on leading-edge SoC design

Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Arm have announced a multigeneration agreement to enable chip designers to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) on the Intel 18A process. The collaboration will focus on mobile SoC designs first, but allows for potential...

Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA

In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...

Hamilton Ratshefola dies

Gijima has confirmed the death of its group chief executive, Hamilton Ratshefola, at the age of 56, following a short illness. “Gijima, its shareholders, board, executive, staff and the ICT industry have undoubtedly lost a par-excellence leader, a friend, a mentor and...

African CEOs need to view cyber risks more seriously

Twenty six percent of CEOs in Africa believe their companies will be exposed to cyber risk in the next 12 months - and 33% think it will only happen in the next five years. This indicates that among CEOs in Africa, cyber risks are not considered a major risk compared...

It’s time to close the innovation gap

Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...

Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler

New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...

WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline

The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...

The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means

If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...

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Digital transformation: the customer era

Digital is changing customer engagement as boardrooms predict a shift from 'business as usual', explains Simon Russell, MD of Experian South Africa. Credit Bureaus are positioned to help unlock the power of data. The traditional business focus is dead. Decision-makers...

Inovo brings CX capabilities to SMEs

SMEs present great opportunities for invigorating the economy; Stats SA has shown that when the contribution to the economy is broken down, the private sector earned a total of R2,1-trillion in turnover: large businesses contributed almost two-thirds (64%) to this...

Flexenclosure deploys cable landing stations in Samoa

Telecom infrastructure specialist Flexenclosure has received an order for two of its trademark eCentre data centre solutions from Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited (SSCC). They will be deployed as cable landing stations terminating the new submarine TUI-Samoa...

Big data analytics in the insurance industry

Inefficiencies in the insurance industry are costing consumers millions each year, while the industry continues to grow. The needs of consumers don't always seem to be a top priority, which is a deep concern during the current global economic climate. Bradley Smith,...

Take the worry out of account security

Kaspersky Lab has presented a new version of its freemium solution Kaspersky Password Manager. It offers users remote access to their passwords via their personal page on the My Kaspersky portal, automatic security verification for entered passwords, voice control and...

New sub-Saharan GM for HDS

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has appointed Niral Patel as GM for sub-Saharan Africa, effective 1 March 2017. In his new role, Patel will be responsible for driving business growth across the sub-Saharan region, working closely with...

DRS wins big at Intel Partner Awards

For the second year running, ICT services and solutions provider DRS, a Cognosec company, has been named Intel's Revenue Partner of the Year, sub-Saharan Africa 2016. In addition, the company scooped the NET New Business Partner of the Year Award for the region. Held...

Pivotal Data is Africa’s first Polycom Hosted Voice Platinum Partner

Pivotal Data has been awarded Platinum Partner Status for Polycom's Hosted Voice Programme - the first African company to achieve this prestigious partner status. The Platinum Partner Status is the highest accreditation in Polycom's Hosted Voice partner programme, and...

Riverbed introduces Network-as-a-Service products

Riverbed Technology has introduced the Riverbed Service Delivery Platform, designed to enable service providers to deliver Network-as-a-Service, with the speed and flexibility expected by today's digital enterprises. Current Network Function Virtualization (NFV)...

SA healthcare braces to take on risk

The security risks facing the healthcare sector have never before been so broad or so complex, reports Fortinet. "Thanks to digitisation across the sector, the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables, and the increasing sophistication of cyber criminals, the...

Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with SACPCMP or PMP as a Professional Project Manager.Must have 10 - 12 years...

QA Tester – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Hire Resolve's client, an e-Certification provider, is looking for a QA Tester to join their dynamic team. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of software products, working alongside developers, product managers, and...

Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Requirements gathering - through engagement with business i.e.,...

Sage Developer – Rivonia – Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Sage Developer to join their team in Rivonia, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sage-based solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of the business. The successful...

Business Intelligence Developer

BI Developer required for leading Call Centre business. Completed Bdeg with 3-5 years relevant experience.Leading Call Centre business, requires a skilled BI Developer.You will be expected to Create and manage BI and analytics solutions, transforming data into...

Junior Developer

Junior Developer Minimum Requirements:0-3 years of experienceComp Sci or Engineering university degreeGPA > 70% from UCT / Stel / Wits / UPGPA > 80% from other universitiesInterest (demonstrated or expressed) in working across commercial, operational, and...

Sage Developer – Rivonia – Johannesburg – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Sage Developer to join their team in Rivonia, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sage-based solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of the business. The successful...

Business Intelligence Developer – Remote Remote

BI Developer required for leading Call Centre business. Completed Bdeg with 3-5 years relevant experience.Leading Call Centre business, requires a skilled BI Developer.You will be expected to Create and manage BI and analytics solutions, transforming data into...

Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Junior Developer Minimum Requirements:0-3 years of experienceComp Sci or Engineering university degreeGPA > 70% from UCT / Stel / Wits / UPGPA > 80% from other universitiesInterest (demonstrated or expressed) in working across commercial, operational, and...

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