Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia
Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...
Mastercard in the driver’s seat with McLaren
Mastercard will be the new official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from next year onwards. From the start of the next season in 2026, the team will be known as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team which it says will represent an exciting new era not...
Asokan Moodley to lead NTT Data’s AI efforts in MEA
NTT Data has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as gead of GenAI and industry advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT Data's artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the MEA...
Nvidia powers world’s largest quantum research supercomputer
Nvidia has announced the opening of the Global Research and Development Centre for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), which hosts ABCI-Q — the world’s largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum computing. Quantum processors promise to augment AI...
xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks
xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...
IIoT market set to boom
The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...
As telecoms and IT grow, so does the cybercrime threat
There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent...
At 160, the ITU is still relevant
This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...
Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach
Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...
Vodacom releases reviewed annual results
Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...
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Your factory roof could soon power your delivery vehicles
South African businesses' large solar installations to overcome load shedding could fuel their road fleets in future. This is according to Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro, who says: "South Africa's installed solar PV capacity increased 349% between March 2022 and June...
Synergy of cloud services and AI advancement key for future development
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, reshaping the way we approach complex problems and unlocking new possibilities. At the heart of this revolution lies the seamless integration of cloud services, playing a pivotal...
Emerging financial services opportunities for African telcos
The growing role of telco Africa remains a hotbed of mobile innovation. Telco operators across the continent are stepping in to fill gaps left by lower levels of development in key areas, including banking and financial services. By Robert van Breukelen, chief...
The role of technology in mining safety and environmental protection
Modern mining practices routinely integrate technology into workflows to improve operational efficiencies, write Kate Collier and Garyn Rapson, partners at Webber Wentzel. While competitiveness is a compelling reason for innovation, technology development and the use...
Everything.Insure debuts digital commercial insurance marketplace
Everything.Insure has become what it believes to be the world's first platform to offer a commercial insurance marketplace online, enabling businesses to obtain multiple quotes within minutes and streamlining the process of getting cover. The digital platform caters...
iKhokha surpasses R2bn in working capital disbursements to SMEs
iKhokha, the KZN-based fintech that recently picked up the MTN Financial App of the Year Award, has disbursed more than R2-billion in working capital to its SME customer base, in partnership with Retail Capital, now a division of TymeBank. "In a tough South African...
CMC Networks Partners with Cerba Lancet Africa
CMC Networks has partnered with Cerba Lancet Africa, the leading force in local clinical pathology and medical diagnosis in Africa, to boost healthcare across the continent. The partnership supports digital health innovation with a combination of solutions spanning...
Energy storage vital for African economic development
During the Solar Power Africa conference, which took place in Cape Town this week, one of the overarching themes was the role solar storage solutions have to play in driving economic development across Africa. In a sub-forum at the event, Huawei underlined the growing...
A new approach to connectivity is needed
To reap the potential benefits of a cloud-centric framework, organisations both large and small have rushed to the hyperscalers and adopted a cloud-first strategy to digitise their operations. They've built at pace - moving more applications to the cloud and closing...
How to leverage tech for customer experience in 2024
Customer experience has fundamentally changed. In fact, today it is in a state of constant evolution alongside the development of technologies such as generative AI, automation and personalised computing. Technology is shifting the way businesses facilitate the...
NETWORK ENGINEER – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide technological direction and capability to support corporate services. Qualification and Experience Degree in (IT/Computer Sciences) or equivalent qualification with NQF 7A post graduate...
Mid-Level SharePoint Developer (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a reputable Non-Profit with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, has an exciting 6-month renewable contract for a highly skilled Mid-Level SharePoint Developer to join its team. Your role will involve integrating...
Senior Web Developer
A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...
Data Engineer – 2053
?? We're Hiring: Data EngineerAre you passionate about building scalable data solutions in the cloud? Join our innovative team and play a key role in shaping next-generation Big Data pipelines for BMW's Data Platforms.? Essential Skills & ExperienceWe're looking...
Technical Lead
Role: Technical LeadReporting to: Head of Software EngineeringDepartment: IT SoftwareWork Location: Johannesburg / Cape TownJob SummaryWe seek an experienced Technical Lead to design and develop software, lead complex projects, mentor team members, and ensure...
Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...
Data Engineer – 2053 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Data EngineerAre you passionate about building scalable data solutions in the cloud? Join our innovative team and play a key role in shaping next-generation Big Data pipelines for BMW's Data Platforms.? Essential Skills & ExperienceWe're looking...
Technical Lead – Western Cape Milnerton
Role: Technical LeadReporting to: Head of Software EngineeringDepartment: IT SoftwareWork Location: Johannesburg / Cape TownJob SummaryWe seek an experienced Technical Lead to design and develop software, lead complex projects, mentor team members, and ensure...
IT Field Technician at Tacticom
We are looking for a young junior to intermediate, energetic, and motivated IT Technician to join our team. Candidates with 1-5 years of relevant experience will be considered. Requirements: Good reading and writing skills.Proficient in using Excel, email, and...
Cloud DevOps Engineer – JHB / Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:An AgriTech Company is currently seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their team in managing the cloud infrastructure that powers their SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. With offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, they are looking for...
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