Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Last call to enter the Irish Tech Challenge

High-impact South African startups ready to take their solution to the global stage have until 5 May to submit their applications for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South...

SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks

A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...

Fintech incubation programme opens for applications

AlphaCode Incubate, established to identify, partner with and grow innovative entrepreneurs in financial services and related industries, is inviting applicants to apply now if they have an early-stage fintech or related sector startup or even a great idea for one....

No shortage of resources aimed at hacking the cloud

As cybercriminals remain steadfast in their pursuit of unsuspecting ways to infiltrate today's businesses, a new report by IBM Security X-Force highlights the top tactics of cybercriminals, the open doors users are leaving for them and the burgeoning marketplace for...

How to increase inclusion in hybrid working

Organisations that effectively manage the transition to a hybrid work environment and employ sustainable initiatives can boost inclusion by 24%, according to Gartner. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the ways organisations fostered inclusion were designed for a...

Could a robot help you buy your next computer?

Intel Mexico has introduced a robotic store assistant, powered by Intel NUC Mini PCs, an Intel RealSense camera and the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, which wanders the shopping aisles of El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City, one of the biggest high-end...

Pandemic hits ESD investments

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a reduction in Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) spending among big companies. This is one of the findings from Edge Growth's annual survey into the state of ESD and SME development. A massive 62,8% of respondents who participated...

Initiative aims to connect 3,4bn new mobile internet users

A new initiative by Vodafone Group and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialised agency for ICT, aims to address the global digital divide by giving an additional 3,4-billion people the ability to access and use the internet...

Contact Centre as a Service heading for mainstream adoption

Contact centre as a service (CCaaS) will likely hit mainstream adoption in less than two years, according to Gartner. Positioned in the Slope of Enlightenment on the 2021 Gartner Hype Cycle for Customer Service and Support Technologies, some early adopters of CCaaS...

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Who calls the shots in the call centre?

Call centre managers and MDs are finding that they can no longer rely solely on their IT managers to make the call when it comes to choosing the right technology for their business, says Jed Hewson, director of 1Stream. “We’ve seen a shift in the decision-making...

Sophos releases Mobile Security 3.0

Sophos has introduced Sophos Mobile Security 3.0, the latest version of the company’s free, full-featured mobile security and antivirus application for Android. As more consumers and businesses purchase Android smartphones and tablets, applications are now associated...

Mitsumi scoops distributor award

Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest technology and consumer electronics distributors in Africa, won the ICT Distributor of the Year award at this year’s CIO 100 Annual Symposium and Awards Competition held in Kigali, Rwanda. The gala dinner, which was graced by...

Physical infrastructure and computing trends

In technology, a change in one area often requires an upgrade in another. Similarly, says Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management, computing trends have a ripple effect on customers’ IT infrastructure and, as such, new trends like virtualisation/ cloud...

The four worst BI practices

Business intelligence (BI) software, which emerged in response to the need for accurate and timely information to support informed business decisions, has evolved into a complex market comprising tools and platforms. Many of today’s BI platforms only target large...

Switch off remotely with Netshield solution

With the NviromonLite from Netshield South Africa, available through Westcon Comztek Communication Solutions, home users, small businesses or remote offices can now switch lights, geysers, generators or any device on or off remotely as well as monitor issues, using...

Cell C appoints chief financial officer

Cell C is pleased to announce that the company’s chief strategy officer, Robert Pasley, has agreed to take up a combined position of chief financial and strategy officer of Cell C with immediate effect. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Theoretical Physicist,...

LG expands ULTRA HD TV range

Expanding on the strong interest surrounding its 84-inch ULTRA High Definition TV, LG Electronics (LG) has announced the addition of 55- and 65-inch ULTRA HD TV models in markets around the world, enabling even more consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4K technology....

Huawei launches agile network, switch

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has launched the industry's first agile network architecture technology and agile switch, the S12700. With a design that has been developed from a service and user experience...

Mustek KZN opens rural computer lab

Mustek, the country’s largest assembler and distributor of personal computers and complementary ICT products has opened a computer laboratory at Zamuthule Primary School in rural Mpophoneni, near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal. Today’s opening, attended by representatives of...

IT Support at Adcorp BLU

IT Support required for a major corporate organisation Desired Skills: Matric Certificate Valid Drivers License compTIA certification CompTIA A+ IT diploma or equivalent qualification in IT Help desk support experience will be advantageous Cisco knowledge will be...

Commercial Analyst (Project Accounting)

Our client, a leading Financial Institution is looking for a Commercial Analyst with experience in project accounting to join their dynamic team.Commercial AnalystJob Purpose: To prepare and analyse timely and accurate management account information for the...

Senior Fullstack Developer

You will be required to develop software and applications using mainly C#, ASP.NET and Client sideTranslate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions.Mentor more junior developers .Monitor code quality through peer code reviews.Lead on designs...

IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you on the hunt for your next career challenge within IT Support? One of our Conglomerate clients within the Asset Management space based in Cape Town is on the prowl for their next successor in IT Support as a Technician.This role is for a Permanent role. The...

IT Support at Adcorp BLU – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay

IT Support required for a major corporate organisation Desired Skills: Matric Certificate Valid Drivers License compTIA certification CompTIA A+ IT diploma or equivalent qualification in IT Help desk support experience will be advantageous Cisco knowledge will be...

Commercial Analyst (Project Accounting) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client, a leading Financial Institution is looking for a Commercial Analyst with experience in project accounting to join their dynamic team.Commercial AnalystJob Purpose: To prepare and analyse timely and accurate management account information for the...

Senior Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

You will be required to develop software and applications using mainly C#, ASP.NET and Client sideTranslate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions.Mentor more junior developers .Monitor code quality through peer code reviews.Lead on designs...

Senior Java Developer

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Java Developer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Adheres to defined software development lifecycle and best practice (including code standards,...

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