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...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery

The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...

Rapid growth ahead for global business services

The global business services (GBS) sector is not only one of the fastest growing sectors in the country but is set to see rapid growth in the coming year – despite an unstable global economy, according to Business Processing Enabling South Africa (BPESA), The...

MEA PC demand drops as market normalises

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted a year-on-year decline of 12,8% during the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...

Covid burden lessens in Africa, but numbers are creeping up

While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new Covid-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week rise - the first such sustained increase in four months - underscores the criticality of maintaining vigilance as the end-year holiday seasons sets...

Network security maintains strong revenue growth

The worldwide Network Security market maintained its ongoing rebound from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession with the eighth consecutive quarter of stronger revenue growth, and the sixth quarter of double-digit revenue growth. According to a recently published report...

Arriving at the airport ready to fly is close to reality

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility...

ISPs urged to register with the FPB

South Africa's Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) and the country's Film and Publication Board (FPB) have a close working relationship and ISPA views recent concerns raised about the requirement of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to register with the FPB...

Eastern Africa is not ready to accept AI

A global survey commissioned by a UK-based safety charity has found that Eastern Africa is the least optimistic region in the world about artificial intelligence (AI), with more than half (51%) of respondents saying it would mostly harm people in their country over...

First Distribution takes home closely-fought Customer Care award

First Distribution has been chosen as the distributor that showed resellers the most care in 2022, walking away with the Channelwise Customer Care Distributor of the Year Award. The calibre and adaptability of South Africa’s IT distributors was amply demonstrated in...

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inQuba expands with National Interstate Insurance

inQuba has announced that its portfolio of insurance and financial services clients is expanding with the addition of US-based National Interstate Insurance Company. National Interstate is set to launch its personalised CX initiative with event driven Voice of the...

Africa leads the way with mobile data

There has been a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape over the last 15 years, and the fast evolution of connectivity has brought us from the screeching tones of a dial up connection to ADSL, fibre, WiFi and 2,3 and 4G connections. This progression has...

Data security is at the heart of PoPI

As the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) gradually comes closer, South African organisations are wondering how best to prepare for it. The key is to understand that data security lies at the heart of PoPI compliance, argues Godfrey...

Availability key to maximising trade time

In the current dire economic environment, not having an availability plan or solution in place is particularly risky as now more than ever businesses should be putting measures in place to ensure they maximise trade time. Brendan Widlake, business development...

Airtel Nigeria, Ericsson aim for universal broadband

In the second half of 2015, Nigeria was among the top five countries worldwide in terms of mobile subscription additions, and Nigerian businesses are increasingly adopting mobile-first strategies. In fact, 83% of mobile phone subscribers in Nigeria rely solely on...

What if accounting could simplify your life?

Accounting systems don't nearly go far enough in tying up all the ends of your business, but what if they could? asks Andries Kok from PayAccSys. Business people have been using accounting systems since well before the abacus, and there is currently a plethora of...

BankservAfrica rolls out INTIX Data Management

BankservAfrica, headquartered in Johannesburg and operator of Africa's largest interoperable payments switch, will implement the INTIX Data Management technology to financial institutions' customers located in South Africa and other African countries. The INTIX...

Verint appears in two Magic Quadrants

Verint Systems has announced its inclusion in the newly published Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center report by research and advisory firm Gartner. This marks the fourth year the company's solutions have been recognized in this evaluation for ability...

INET BFA improves IT operations, service delivery

In conjunction with OSCOSM consulting services, INET BFA has concluded the first phase of its IT service management improvement program. The overall project goals were to improve management control, overall IT service delivery and align to good practices such as ITIL....

Ghana takes to MTN Mobile Money

MTN Mobile Money has become the fastest growing method of receiving WorldRemit international money transfers in Ghana. The number of transfers received on mobile accounts is growing by 13% per month on average, as Ghanaians abroad discover the convenience of sending...

Senior Developer (Xamarin/ MAUI) KG

INTRODUCTION The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products.We are seeking a highly productive and motivated individual,...

Mid-Level Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...

IT Application Manager at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for IT Application Manager to join a very dynamic company in SA. As the Applications Manager, you will have overall accountability for the delivery of IT services, technical advancements, and security. Your focus will be on providing...

Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? 1-2 years Software Development Experience required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic...

Senior Developer (Xamarin/ MAUI) KG – Gauteng Centurion

INTRODUCTION The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products.We are seeking a highly productive and motivated individual,...

Mid-Level Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

DTP Manager

The Company is currently recruiting a DTP Manager to work within our Packaging studio. The role will be based at the Company Head Office in Cape Town and report directly to the Creative Manager (Packaging).DTP ManagerMinimum Requirements:Matric (Grade 12)Minimum of 6...

Senior .Net Developer

Join our clients at the forefront of the taxation space who require a Senior .Net Developer! Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Developer skilled with .Net and knowledgeable of security vulnerabilities. Successful candidates will receive great benefits and a...

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