SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief
Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...
Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls
Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...
AI: Humanity’s greatest breakthrough, or its biggest divide?
The future of AI in South Africa will define who holds power. This is according to Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, who adds: “Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. “For the first time in history, our tools are learning to improve themselves....
AI both endangers and protects identities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...
Identity is not a privilege – it’s a right
Ideco calls on South African businesses to treat digital identity as a human right, not just a compliance checkbox. As the world marked International Identity Day yesterday (16 September 2025) under the theme ‘My Identity. My Umbrella’, Ideco warned that millions of...
Education makes ransomware progress, but IT teams pay personal price
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates, according to the fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. Yet, these gains are...
DevOps bottlenecks, burnout and the rising role of AI
While DevOps was designed to accelerate software delivery, it often slows teams down. Manual processes, tool sprawl, and compliance overhead are creating drag on innovation - and fueling rising levels of engineer burnout, according to DuploCloud’s inaugural AI +...
SA can embrace digital currency to drive tourism
As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector a new frontier is emerging - crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading...
CIT networks – an intricate underworld web
It’s easy to mistake the chaos of a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist for disorder. The screech of tyres, the gunfire, the explosions - it all suggests recklessness. However, if you ask University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Annie Kok, behind the smoke and twisted metal...
SSE and ADC surge sees network security buoyant
Global network security revenue reached $6,4-billion in 2Q 2025 - growing 8% YoY – according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. Growth has been driven by double-digit gains in Security Service Edge (SSE) and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), as enterprises...
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Xinghe Intelligent Network bridges the transition from the Digital Era to the Intelligent Era
"Intelligent technologies are fast approaching, driving us to constantly innovate networking technologies so as to better embrace business changes.” That was the message from Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line during his keynote at Huawei...
Turrito aims to empower IT teams with Argantic acquisition
Internal IT teams face a multitude of unique challenges, requiring specialised skills and experience to address specific needs. Traditional IT systems, which are often rigid and expensive to modify, only intensify these issues. The pressure to rapidly adapt...
Zutari achieves specialist ISO certification for BIM
Infrastructure engineering and advisory practice Zutari has achieved a rare specialist ISO certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM). It underwent a rigorous certification process with the renowned international certification body LRQA. Zutari received...
Westcon-Comstor launches Cisco SMB Breakfast Club
Westcon-Comstor has launched the Cisco SMB Breakfast Club, an initiative aimed at providing insights and engagement opportunities for Comstor partners and resellers. The Cisco SMB Breakfast Club aims to debunk common myths surrounding the complexity, cost, and...
For true financial inclusion smaller markets need equal attention
The potential for mobile money and digital payments to drive financial inclusion is immense. By John Ngari, director: Africa MNOs at Onafriq We can see this potential being unlocked on the African continent as it accounts for 70% of the world's $1-trillion mobile...
Time to step into cost optimisation of FTTB for SMEs
Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth within the country, and one of their...
ESG in construction could transform the sector
The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to...
Cybersecurity tips for business travellers
Business travel fuels growth for many South African companies, driving expansion through new connections, sealing deals, and unlocking opportunities in diverse markets. However, data reveals a significant cost associated with these trips. From August to October 2023,...
Huawei provides a preferred hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa
Huawei has announced the launch of its Huawei Cloud Stack 8.3 offering at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch of the offering was announced in a keynote speech delivered by Hu Yuhai, vice-president of...
PaySpace wins at Global Payroll Awards 2024
PaySpace has been awarded Transformation Project of the Year. The winning project implemented and integrated modern payroll and human capital management (HCM) services for a major financial institution, serving 50 000 employees across 45 legal entities in eight...
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A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Technical Leader – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination – Gauteng Halfway House
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH – Gauteng Johannesburg
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
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