Data and fintech growth push MTN subscribers to 307,2m
MTN delivered a robust 2025 performance, led by led by improved commercial performance from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The group has grown its customer base by 5,6% to 307,2-million, with active data customers up 9,4% to 172,6-million and Mobile Money (MoMo) monthly...
AI initiatives aim to support air cargo operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value...
The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging
Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...
Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...
All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...
Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...
Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...
It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025
Cape Town hosted the 2025 Africa Tech Festival this week. Kathy Gibson attended to find out what the continent can look forward to in the coming months. AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the...
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...
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Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
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Sage Intacct expands African footprint
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Coming soon: rAge 2024
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Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?
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Smart shipping software aids environmental sustainability
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ISPs are reshaping their relationship with FNOs
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The three Ps of cloud migration
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Business Analyst (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As an Expert Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in the IT Governance function (2nd Line of Defense), with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM) and SAP governance, risk, and compliance.You'll work at the intersection of technology, compliance,...
Senior Full-Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
A company based in Durban who provides data-driven solutions, helping businesses use data for better planning, analytics, and decision-making, is seeking a technical Lead who will drive architectural excellence, ensure high-quality delivery, and guide technology...
Intermediate Software Developer (Delphi/C#) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Somerset West
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Business Analyst (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
As an Expert Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in the IT Governance function (2nd Line of Defense), with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM) and SAP governance, risk, and compliance.You'll work at the intersection of technology, compliance,...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165)
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
IT Project Manager(12 months FTC)
To manage the organisational projects using Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of strategic and operational objectives Manage organisational...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the global Active Directory with over 100,000 user accounts and Entra ID. Ensure high availability, security, and reliability of the Entra ID infrastructure. Drive the implementation of the IT strategy in the Digital Identity...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
IT Project Manager(12 months FTC) – Gauteng Centurion
To manage the organisational projects using Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of strategic and operational objectives Manage organisational...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the global Active Directory with over 100,000 user accounts and Entra ID. Ensure high availability, security, and reliability of the Entra ID infrastructure. Drive the implementation of the IT strategy in the Digital Identity...
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