ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal
The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...
AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...
DBSA finances SA’s largest wind farm
The first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm project has successfully reached financial close with Red Rocket a renewable energy independent power producer. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), alongside Absa Bank and Standard Bank, has played a pivotal role...
Cleantech fund secures R2,4bn commitment
New GX Capital, co-founder of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), and RMB Ventures (RMBV) have announced the first close of Airnergize Capital Fund I, focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas and water infrastructure across South Africa. It has...
Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis
As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...
Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion
Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...
Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...
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Integrating apps, democratising automation is key to every IT strategy
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Data management can give Kenyan businesses an edge
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Joburg building fires highlight need for proactive safety planning
The most recent incident of a fire breaking out in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) on 3 February highlights the importance of the rational design of performance-based fire-safety systems for residential buildings in particular. This is word from ASP...
SA fintech develops AI-powered fintech apps
South African fintech consultancy firm Elenjical Solutions (ES) has developed three proof-of-concept AI apps focusing on using proprietary information for rapid information retrieval, code generation, and simplified interfacing with complex systems. The machine...
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As Africa gears up to be the second-fastest growing region in the world, the continent's expansion promises heightened innovation and a transformative shift in business practices and technology utilisation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP in Southern Africa The ways in...
Participate in the digital payments revolution without fear
Digital technology is reshaping our lives - especially the ways we handle financial transactions, writes Dalene Deale, growth consultant at Halo Dot. Both consumers and merchants have options, and should exercise them, to fully engage in the digital economy without...
Can you afford business travel in 2024?
Business travel will reach an all-time high in 2024 with corporate budgets needing to increase by at least 20% according to a new Corporate Traveller white paper, "2024: The Year SME Travel Comes of Age". Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller, says business travel...
Job search in the age of AI
The job search process has undergone a significant transformation over the past year, with the rapid advancement of AI and online recruitment tools. In 2024, job seekers are faced with a new set of challenges and opportunities that require a proactive and strategic...
Video-based learning a game-changer for matriculants
South Africa stands at a crossroads where the aspirations of many matriculants clash with the formidable reality of their financial constraints. By Tebogo Moleta, MD and founder at Think Tank The nation grapples with a critical challenge - the dream of further...
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Job Title: QA Automation Engineer - Insurance Software Location: Epsom Downs, Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid) About Us: We are a well-funded, cutting-edge fintech startup operating in the United States insurance software industry. We leverage innovative...
Senior Python Engineer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer is sought by an innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Joburg to join its team. Your role will entail developing public-facing web apps for data visualization and consumption using...
Intermediate Software Developer – Java – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Technical Support Manager
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PHP Developer
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni
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Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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