Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains
The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...
Africa on the cusp of a gas revolution but …
The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger but, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and...
5G service revenue tipped to reach $315bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found operator-billed 5G service revenue will reach $315-billion in 2023; rising from $195-billion in 2022. This represents growth of over 60% in a single year. The research predicts this increase in revenue will be driven by the...
Productive spending, not revenue, is the problem
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) will once again highlight the government's fiscal framework for the next three years. The fiscal framework is a framework that gives effect to the national executive's macro-economic policy and it includes, among others,...
Improved tax collections likely to be consumed by failing state bodies and infrastructure
The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is expected to reveal an improved budget deficit and debt ratios for the 2022/23 financial year as a result of better than expected personal tax collections, lower levels of refunds and higher commodity prices. By Waldo...
Bridging the digital gap for township tech SMMEs
Tarsus On Demand is partnering with the SAtion ecosystem and Microsoft to offer a free, day-long business development workshop for 40 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) based in townships in and around Johannesburg. The workshop, which takes place on November...
Gates Foundation calls for locally-led R&D proposals
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a series of initiatives and a call for proposals to advance locally-led innovation that supports work by scientists and researchers in developing economies. The announcement was made at the Grand Challenges Annual...
Digital is embedded in business growth strategies
A massive 89% of board directors say that digital business is now embedded in all business growth strategies, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, just 35% of board directors report that they have achieved or are on track to achieving digital...
Despite recession, IT and business services remain resilient
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) 5,7% this year and 5,2% in 2023, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's...
New Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure region opens in SA
Oracle has announced the opening of a new Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure location in Johannesburg, providing direct connectivity between the Oracle Cloud Johannesburg region and the Microsoft Azure South Africa North region. With the latest Oracle...
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Teleforge signs with TaskFlow in diversification drive
Specialised call centre solutions provider, Teleforge Communications, has signed a business partnership deal with Task Flow that will enable it to diversify its service offerings beyond voice solutions for call centres. TaskFlow develops task-based process and...
IndigoCube becomes IBM Security business partner
IndigoCube has been appointed an IBM Security Solutions business partner. The move is a strategic one for IndigoCube, says the head of its security division, Godfrey Kutumela, given the growing importance of data security in a business environment characterised...
What’s ahead for the BI industry in 2016?
As the saying goes, change is the only constant. In the BI technology space, that rings especially true. But even with technology ever changing and data users' demands morphing, we learned that some factors of our industry have remained status quo. BI and analytics...
Interactive game targets HIV/AIDS education
A free new mobile-friendly interactive game that will teach young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa about HIV and AIDS prevention will be launched early next year. In the SwaziYolo, game players will be able to take on a role or avatar of their choice and become characters...
Hardware-based videoconferencing still has a place
The rapid expansion of the market for software-based videoconferencing and tele-presence solutions has not yet - and will most probably never - replace the need for dedicated, room-based solutions among mid-sized and large South African organisations. That's according...
Advanced electronic signatures crucial for productivity
Enterprises have already saved millions by switching their legacy processes to digital, but when it comes to actual transactions many still rely on old paper-based processes, writes Avi Rose, regional sales manager: Africa at DocuSign. The challenges and costs...
Altron makes progress on head office consolidation
JSE listed Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron) is well advanced with a number of initiatives aimed at making the business more efficient and streamlined. The latest in the group's cost reduction exercises is the relocation of the Altech and Bytes head...
Neotel deploys integrated packet optical solution
Neotel has deployed the ADVA FSP 3000 and Juniper PTX3000 to create a flexible, dynamic and integrated packet optical network architecture. One of South Africa's leading service providers, Neotel is using the multi-layer network to respond to enormous bandwidth growth...
Itec changes hands, is 100% local
Itec, the business solutions and print automation company, is now 100% South African-owned. This follows the purchase of all the issued shares in the Itec group by a consortium comprising the Itec management team, Investec Bank and Khulasande Capital, a black-owned...
Personalised shopping experiences coming soon
With the rise of industrialisation, shopping became a mass market, impersonal experience. Today however, we are seeing a significant trend back to an experience-driven economy, writes Jaco Barnard, head of retail at Wipro South Africa. Personalisation has become an...
Linux Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...
Application Engineer at SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd
SA Power is seeking a talented and driven Application Engineer to join our dynamic team in the exciting field of industrial automation. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the engineering team to develop application solutions for our clients in the industrial...
Application Engineer at SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Randburg
SA Power is seeking a talented and driven Application Engineer to join our dynamic team in the exciting field of industrial automation. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the engineering team to develop application solutions for our clients in the industrial...
Senior Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...
Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB
Key responsibilities include:• Conducting code reviews• Performing functional and technical testing• Designing and maintaining solution architecture• Training and mentoring other developers• Creating and implementing backend and frontend components and services•...
Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key responsibilities include:• Conducting code reviews• Performing functional and technical testing• Designing and maintaining solution architecture• Training and mentoring other developers• Creating and implementing backend and frontend components and services•...
Blockchain Analyst
Job Title: Blockchain AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: ContractHybrid We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Analyst with extensive experience in the banking industry to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible...
Junior Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services
Core Outputs Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirements Perform software testing (Front end, Back end Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing Ability to operate independently while...
Network Engineer – Mpumalanga Delmas
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...
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