WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology
The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...
Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...
SA investors turn to gold for stability
Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local currency under...
Google debuts AI Mode in Search in Africa
Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria - introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses,...
AU endorses efforts to change the world map
The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...
AI and it’s role in empowering Africans
AI alone isn’t transformative. Real change happens when empowered people can access, trust, learn and adopt AI technology. By Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco The most profound convergence of human...
Looking to unite Africa’s innovators
Young Entrepreneurs South Africa (YESA) is set to host the first G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit (G20 YEA) 2025 in South Africa from 18 to 22 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit will bring together over 600 delegates from all G20 countries...
AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
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Kaspersky renews SOC 2 audit
Kaspersky has successfully passed the Service Organisation Control (SOC 2) Type II audit for service organisations. The assessment evaluated the security of Kaspersky’s antivirus database development and release processes, as well as its protection against...
Cell C uses ng-voice’s Hyperscale IMS on AWS to launch VoLTE
Cell C is launching its VoLTE services using ng-voice’s fully cloud-native IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and ePDG (AAA) and has now successfully completed its first VoLTE call on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The strategic deployment will enable the delivery of Voice...
Telviva expands UCaaS in the UK
Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) has enjoyed good growth globally and will continue to show upward momentum until at least 2030, according to leading research company Cavell Group. To meet this growing demand, Telviva, has extended its offering in the UK,...
New solution prioritises delivery driver safety
As Africa’s last-mile delivery market grows by over 8% annually, the demand for safer delivery practices has never been higher. Two-wheeler drivers face greater safety risks as they navigate tight timelines for food delivery, often within 60 minutes of orders being...
Trend Micro is Google Cloud Ready
Trend Micro has announced that Trend Vision One – Sovereign and Private Cloud (SPC) has achieved Google Cloud Ready - Regulated & Sovereignty Solutions status. Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD: African luster at Trend, says: "Trend Micro and Google Cloud are two...
Open collaboration unlocks the power of AI and technology
Technology has great global promise to deliver solutions that address challenges such as climate change and health care. But it also poses real risks, underscoring the need for cybersecurity, data security, and responsible AI. By Adham Abouzied, MD and partner at...
Homegrown vs regtech vendor solutions: Are you making the right decision?
Before the advent of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products, most companies relied on monolithic software packages or homegrown solutions. Many institutions in the regulated financial services sector find these tried-and-tested solutions constrain their flexibility and...
Transform end-user computing with GenAI
In the rapidly evolving world of IT outsourcing, staying ahead of the curve is essential. One area where we’re seeing transformative potential is in end-user computing (EUC). It’s not just about the hardware or the software - it’s about people, productivity, and time....
Reimagine network security in the hybrid era
Businesses are at a critical juncture, as their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets - their data, networks, and people. The rapid shift to remote and hybrid work and increased reliance on cloud services have exposed gaps in...
Prioritise customer security for Black Friday, festive sales
As online businesses gear up for Black Friday and the festive season, this is the time to prioritise security – and make sure customers know exactly what measures you’ve put in place, writes Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata Cyber Security. Consumers are prioritising the...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Frontend Developer (Angular)
Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...
Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Frontend Developer (Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data EngineerFull-Time | Office-Based | Fixed-Term Contract (possibility of permanent)Role PurposeThe Senior Data Engineer / Data Warehouse Lead will design, develop, and govern the company's enterprise data infrastructure. This role will drive the transition...
Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Senior Data EngineerFull-Time | Office-Based | Fixed-Term Contract (possibility of permanent)Role PurposeThe Senior Data Engineer / Data Warehouse Lead will design, develop, and govern the company's enterprise data infrastructure. This role will drive the transition...
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