Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

Network International processes payments for MTN Fintech

Network International has been appointed as a payment processor – issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, which provides mobile financial services in Africa. The partnership will focus on rolling out card issuance products across key MTN Fintech markets, starting with...

Apple to invest $500bn in US infrastructure

Apple has announced its largest-ever spend commitment, with plans to spend and invest more than $500-billion in the US over the next four years. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing US investments with...

AI advances to shape threat and defence landscape

In 2024, the world saw cyber threats evolve faster than before, primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more...

Gene drives could boost malaria control

A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...

Trust tops township economy imperatives

South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...

Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable

Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...

Legal, risk, compliance to double tech spend by 2027

Assurance leaders are intrigued by the potential to automate their high-volume, low-value tasks and will double their department’s technology spend by 2027, according to a prediction by Gartner. The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, largely due to the...

Chrome divestiture proposal a pivotal moment

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, comments” With Google Chrome accounting for nearly two-thirds of the...

Local etailers square up against global giants

There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing Research Foundation's marketing survey group has found that Shein holds a 35% market share in the country’s women’s clothing sector. Meanwhile,...

SA science stars gear up for Mexico expo 

Two local young science stars are set to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in the city of Villahermosa in Mexico next week. Aman Pati, a Grade 11 learner at Kingfisher High School in Limpopo, and Raees Khan, a Grade 11 learner at Vryburg High...

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SA experts share business travel trends

A new trend report from corporate travel management company FCM, indicates that 2024 will be a pivotal year for South African businesses to re-evaluate their travel programmes and policies. With major national elections on the horizon, economic uncertainty may tempt...

Building a framework for effective, agile endpoint security

The mitigation of endpoint security risks has come increasingly under the spotlight over the past few years, due chiefly to a growing distributed workforce. So it makes sense that local businesses are making the necessary changes to their cybersecurity strategies to...

Do record-breaking matric results position students for IT careers?

When Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga revealed the 2023 matric results, they showcased an impressive pass rate of 82,9%. This marks a continued upward trend in National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rates over the past decade, with the percentage increasing...

Economic headwinds provide opportunities for agile fintechs

At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries over the coming months. This is a good exercise as it gets one thinking about industries broadly and technology specifically. By Andy...

Netstar in strategic partnership with Microsoft

Netstar has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to harness the pool of data from over 1,9-million connected devices. The initiative aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of mobility while tailoring solutions to the unique needs of individuals and...

Rethinking your hypervisor strategy?

The recent shifts in hypervisor licensing models and vendor strategies have raised critical questions for organisations worldwide, writes Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye. As these organisations grapple with the impact of these changes, the focus is turning toward...

Technology transforms workplace testing for a safer, sober workforce

Technology has radically transformed every aspect of the way we live and work, writes Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe. Notably, alcohol and drug testing have made significant strides in the past two decades, due to remarkable technological advancements. Testing apparatus...

Ukheshe buys up EFT Corporation

Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS), a pan-African payment solutions and financial switching provider. This transaction follows on Ukheshe's 2022 acquisition of Masterpass in South Africa and the...

New challenges to solve in a multi-cloud world

When companies make the move to multi-cloud for optimised service and system delivery there is one overriding question that must be solved - where should everything go, asks Pieter le Roux, modern platform lead at Altron Karabina. In the past, cloud adoption was...

Business leadership needs to change in an AI world

Europe faces a challenging year ahead, writes Manos Raptopoulos, president of SAP EMEA. The confluence of several disruptive factors - geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure, and last, but by no means least, the...

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer / Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize asset maintenance with cutting-edge tech!R 300,000 - R 440,000 per annumJoin a leading energy sector innovator dedicated to data-driven maintenance solutions. This role offers the chance to work on...

Lead Developer

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

SQL Developer

We are looking for a SQL Developer to join our team [Email Address Removed] a SQL Developer you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing SQL databases that support our various applications and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional...

Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Junior Software Developer / Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize asset maintenance with cutting-edge tech!R 300,000 - R 440,000 per annumJoin a leading energy sector innovator dedicated to data-driven maintenance solutions. This role offers the chance to work on...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a SQL Developer to join our team [Email Address Removed] a SQL Developer you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing SQL databases that support our various applications and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional...

Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

IT Infrastructure Specialist (JHB)

The Infrastructure Specialist will focus on delivering and managing Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure planning work for projects, demands, and solutions. This role serves as the primary contact and contributor for the planning and scoping of all...

Senior Backend Software Engineer

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer Key Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

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