‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Decarbonisation boosts bottom lines, but progress has slowed

Despite the escalating climate crisis and 2023 marking the hottest year on record, corporate progress on decarbonisation has slowed. A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI reveals that companies have made minimal progress on climate issues over the...

Legal reforms needed to unlock wind energy future

As South Africa continues its journey toward a sustainable energy future, wind energy has emerged as a crucial element of the country’s renewable energy mix. With its rich wind resources and increasing demand for clean energy, the sector is well-positioned to...

Innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of...

Mobile, broadband the bright spots in Telkom results

Telkom SA delivered flat revenues as it continues to execute its growth strategy of migrating to new technologies. This, coupled with changes in the consumer product mix and increased operating expenses including costs related to load-shedding, saw group EBIDTA...

Tourism recovers to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the...

Embedded finance market to exceed $183bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue from embedded financial services will exceed $183-billion globally in 2027, increasing from just under $65-billion in 2022, and growing by 182% over the period. The report found that this expansion will be...

SA spending spree expected on Black Friday and during festive season

Just over 90% of South African buy now pay later (BNPL) customers plan to spend more online this festive season than last year, while 78% plan to shop on Black Friday, according to a survey of more than 1 600 customers by Payflex. "Our customer base has more than...

Another strong year of growth ahead for the IT channel

Revenue growth for European IT distributors in 2022 is forecast to stand at an impressive 3,7% versus the previous year - excluding telecoms - according to research group, Context. The figures represent an increase on the 3,2% year-on-year (YoY) growth predicted at...

Borderless recruitment no longer an exception

Fifty-eight percent of organisations report having at least some technology talent working in a fully remote borderless arrangement, according to a new Gartner survey, which says this number has doubled in the past three years. Gartner defines borderless workforce as...

Simple data protection tips that could save millions

In recent years, South Africa has become a playground for cybercriminal activities with syndicates targeting everyone from individual South Africans to SMEs, large corporates and public entities This, says Siyabonga Mabuza, head of cybersecurity at the Fourth...

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The security platform of tomorrow is here

Video Management Systems (VMS) arrived 15 years ago and have been one of the top technologies to transform the IP video surveillance market. Modern VMS has evolved substantially from its start as a simple surveillance system offering video data recording and playback,...

Internet Technologies Angola deploys Radwin network

Service provider Internet Technologies Angola (ITA) has deployed a national network using Radwin's Point-to-MultiPoint solutions in the 2.2-2.3 GHz band. ITA provides business-class services to many of Angola's largest corporations. Rolf Mendelsohn, ITA's CEO, says:...

CRS technology to help resolve workplace conflict

The resolution of conflict in the workplace`, including any form of disciplinary procedure, depends on the quality and quantity of information available. CRS Technologies' Employee Relations Module, is an intuitive solution that helps businesses adhere to compliance...

Lexmark debuts AccuRead Automate 2.0 for MFPs

Lexmark has enhanced its AccuRead Automate application for multi-functional printers (MFPs) with the new features. AccuRead Automate enables a Lexmark smart MFP to capture, automatically classify and route documents, while extracting key information for file naming...

NAS with personal cloud capability ideal for SMME s

Cloud storage is a technology that at the outset was typically viewed as something for the consumer market alone. However, in time more and more businesses began to realise the advantages of having centralised online storage solutions that could be accessed and shared...

Digital Gaming League to stream live in cinemas

In a move to introduce alternative content into its cinemas, Ster-Kinekor Theatres has partnered with Telkom to live-stream the semi-finals and grand final of the highest-ranking eSports tournament in Africa. The live Telkom-sponsored Digital Gaming League (DGL) Dota...

Sage debuts Sage 50 Accounting in East and West Africa

Sage has launched Sage 50 Accounting in East Africa and West Africa. Sage 50 Accounting is a holistic accounting and business management solution for SMEs. Sage 50 Accounting let users manage operations, draw reports, and identify trends and opportunities from one...

Securing Smart Cities grows three-fold in year one

Just a year has passed since Securing Smart Cities - a not-for-profit global initiative that aims to raise awareness and solve the existing and future cybersecurity problems of smart cities - was launched. Since that time the initiative's supporting community has...

MTN appoints new chief HR officer

Nhlanhla Qwabe has been appointed as the new chief HR officer for MTN SA, effective from 1 August 2016. He replaces Themba Nyathi. Qwabe joins MTN from Aspen Pharmacare, where he held the position of Group Human Resources Executive. Prior to Aspen, he served as Human...

Technology helps to deliver water, sanitation

Collaborative skills training and advanced technology help Diepsloot plumbers build and maintain communal toilet and washing facilities. The up-skilling of artisans and plumbers is high on the national agenda in South Africa. Townships, such as Diepsloot, with poor...

Mainframe Network Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

12 Month Contract Fully Remote 10+ years of relevant experience Work experience in: IBM z/OS TCP/IP configuration and customization Experience with OSA technology and virtualization IBM z/OS VTAM configuration and customization Knowledgeable in Session Managers, like...

Junior Java Developer

Our renowned client based in Cape Town is looking to employ a talented individual to join their team as a Junior Java Developer on a 6-month contractual basis. Description Implementing design that is in the form of UMLResponsible for coding fixes for any report bugs,...

Junior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our renowned client based in Cape Town is looking to employ a talented individual to join their team as a Junior Java Developer on a 6-month contractual basis. Description Implementing design that is in the form of UMLResponsible for coding fixes for any report bugs,...

Business Analyst

Eliciting & Analysing requirements & Documenting them through user stories and customer journeys as part of the BSS programDocumenting non-functional requirementsRequirements management and communication, including arranging sessions, workshops, ideation...

BI Developer (Hybrid) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

As an integral member of our delivery team, the BI Developer will:Build and maintain Power BI dashboards/reports.Build and maintain Share Point sites and lists for data capturing.Monitor Power BI Online workspace to maintain scheduled refreshes and user access.Convert...

Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Snr Network Support Engineer (Level 3)

Role: Snr Network Support Engineer (Level 3)Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an experienced Snr Network Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. It is a busy and exciting working environment and they offer lots of growth and development....

Business Analyst – Gauteng West Rand

Eliciting & Analysing requirements & Documenting them through user stories and customer journeys as part of the BSS programDocumenting non-functional requirementsRequirements management and communication, including arranging sessions, workshops, ideation...

BI Developer (Hybrid) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Pretoria

As an integral member of our delivery team, the BI Developer will:Build and maintain Power BI dashboards/reports.Build and maintain Share Point sites and lists for data capturing.Monitor Power BI Online workspace to maintain scheduled refreshes and user access.Convert...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

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