Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation
As part of his divorce settlement, Bill Gates has paid almost $8-billion Melinda French Gates’s private foundation. The payment is one of the largest charitable contributions ever recorded. The $7,88-billion was paid to the relatively new Pivotal Philanthropies...
Internet shut down in Iran
Iran’s security services have shut down Internet access in the country, as protests calling for regime change continue to spread. Yesterday, heads of security services and the judiciary warned that they would take action against protestors, and today the country seems...
Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...
Most ICT job roles now include AI skills
AI roles now dominate tech market growth, according to the second study released by the AI Workforce Consortium titled “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” Led by Cisco, the consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leaders...
Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
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Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity
Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...
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Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation
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Empower your people with AI fluency
At Dell Technologies, we recognise that AI fluency is about understanding when, where and how to use AI tools safely and responsibly. But it's a challenge for organisations to ensure their people grasp these concepts in their work, writes Doug Woolley, vice-president...
Diversity can power innovation in the SA tech sector
In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive environment for women is far from complete, writes Mia Odendaal,...
WomHub, Visa Foundation support women-led STEM businesses
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Minibus taxi industry in digital transformation
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Experiential tech training is key to inclusivity
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eSIM takes centre stage in next-gen laptops
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The business case for gender equality
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Advanced data analytics drives quantum shifts in enterprise financial performance
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Advanced video surveillance technology as a smart city enabler
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...
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Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
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