As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

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...

Work location is not factor in project success

Organisations that bring employees back into the office will likely not see a significant improvement in project performance, especially considering the negative impact this could have on employee morale and retention, as well as operational costs. This is one of the...

Mustek reports lower earnings

Mustek has reported that basic earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2023 are 91.02 cents, down 58,5% from the corresponding period a year ago. The group's gross profit percentage decreased to 13,4% fro 14,1% in December 2022. Revenue, at...

Resellers challenge SITA client devices tender

By Kathy Gibson - Disgruntled ICT resellers excluded from the latest transversal contract won a qualified victory during an informal protest at the State IT Agency (SITA) this morning. A group of resellers converged on the agency's Erasmuskloof offices to ask...

Covid and the long-term impacts on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses in Africa face an unprecedented crisis as a result of Covid - as well as social and economic impacts that will be felt long after the world returns to some form of normal. Isaah Mhlanga, chief economist at Alexander Forbes, points out...

2021 smartphone growth to hit highest level since 2015

Following back-to-back quarters of growth, International Data Corporation (IDC) has raised its near-term outlook for the global smartphone market. According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, shipments of smartphones are forecast to reach...

Digital experiences don’t impact customers’ purchases

A significant 58% of customers believe that most brands' digital experiences have little to no impact on what they end up buying, according to Gartner. With 89% of brands prioritizing customer-facing digital experiences in 2021, it's imperative that chief marketing...

Young SA scientist scoops global award

A Johannesburg-based young scientist has scooped a grand award at the 2021 Virtual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the US. Muhammed Hassen, currently in Grade 11 at Greenside High School, was awarded the Second Award of $2 000 (about R27...

Learn and innovate together at SAP’s SAPPHIRE NOW

This year SAP's flagship event SAPPHIRE NOW is a free-to-attend virtual experience that brings live panels, round tables, expert conversations and immersive virtual experiences to delegates around the world. The SAPPHIRE NOW 2021 program kicks off on 2 June 2021 with...

Americans set to lose over $5bn to Internet crime

Cybercriminals in America are getting richer. According to the Atlas VPN team's analysis, Americans are estimated to lose $5,6-billion to internet crime by the end of 2021. Cybercrime losses are expected to grow by nearly a third (32%) in 2021 from 4,2-billion in...

IDC forecasts growth for carrier VNF/CNF and NFVI markets

International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts worldwide revenue for telecommunications network functions virtualisation (NFV) software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), network functions virtualisation infrastructure (NFVI), and cloud-native network...

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Software Site Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

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JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist

We are seeking a talented JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist to play a key role in developing and integrating software solutions for automotive applications. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and...

Offshore Project Manager at C-Pact Enterprise

Responsibilities: Together with the Management team, you are responsible for choosing the most economical, safe and successful method to carry out the project.Establish the scope of work, schedule and budget expectations.Manage schedule, budget, and contractual...

Systems Support Engineer

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Senior DevOps Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team! Your responsibilities will span across various domains, including migration and consolidation, Agile work management, quality assurance, security, and tool integration. Key Requirements Minimum 5...

Senior Data Scientist (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:If you are enthusiastic about leading a dynamic team within the realm of data and technology, and if you thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and excellence, then this opportunity might be exactly what you've been searching...

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