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Cassava Technologies launches Nvidia-powered autonomous network
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Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
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All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
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Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
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Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
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It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025
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How the data centre landscape is changing
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa’s time to shine on the digital stage is now. That’s the word from Paula Cogan, MD of Digital Realty MEA, who points out that Africa accounts for 18% of the world’s population - with the majority of them being young. At the same time, the...
Africa’s restless youth demand digitalisation
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Why cybersecurity matters
Kathy Gibson reports – As digital transformation rolls out across Africa, cybersecurity is coming to the fore as an issue that affects all governments, organisations, and ciizens. Mondli Gungubele, deputy-minister of communications and digital technologies, tells...
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Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure and networking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting and SDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex technical...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that partners closely with customers to design and deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges, with a strong track record in cloud adoption and serverless transformation. They are seeking a...
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Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that partners closely with customers to design and deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges, with a strong track record in cloud adoption and serverless transformation. They are seeking a...
Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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