Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow

As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...

Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook

Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...

Voting open for Channelwise Awards

It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...

SpaceX demonstrates Starship launch and catch

SpaceX has successfully demonstrated Starship’s ability to launch and return, caught by the arms of the launch and catch tower. The test on techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reusable design was performed yesterday (13 October...

Engie starts construction of second new solar PV power plant

One of the country’s leading independent power producers, Engie, has started construction of the 75 MW Graspan Solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape. The solar plant will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green Energy and is...

AMD launches 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs

AMD has announced the availability of the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, formerly codenamed “Turin”, designed for enterprise, AI and cloud. Using the “Zen 5” core architecture, compatible with the broadly deployed SP5 platform2 and offering a broad range of core counts...

Energy-efficiency, AI drive accelerated innovation

Nvidia’s accelerated computing isn’t just efficient. It’s critical to the next wave of industrial, scientific and healthcare transformations. This is the word from Bob Pette, Nvidia’s vice-president and GM of enterprise platforms, presenting the keynote address at the...

Solid growth predicted for customer data platforms

The global customer data platform (CDP) market is expected to reach $51,95-billion by 2030 -with a CAGR of 39,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing demand for assimilating and storing unstructured and structured consumer...

Counting the global cost of digital exclusion

A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

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SA team among top winners in Huawei’s Global ICT Competition

A South African team has taken a top spot in the annual Huawei Global ICT Competition. The winning team included students and graduates from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). The team progressed to the Global Final, held...

New appointments to Cell C board

Cell C has announced the appointment of Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa to its board of directors. Their inclusion in the board demonstrates Cell C's strategic focus on accelerating growth and fuelling investor confidence. Makanjee has a Master's degree in Business...

Accenture to invest $3bn in AI

Accenture has announced a $3-billion investment over three years in its Data & AI practice to help clients across all industries rapidly and responsibly advance and use AI to achieve greater growth, efficiency and resilience. "There is unprecedented interest in...

New facility plays strategic role in Vertiv’s African investment

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has officially opened its African head office and Customer Experience Centre in Johannesburg. According to Wojtek Piorko, the recently-appointed MD of Vertiv Africa, the formal...

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Paratus, the landing partner for the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia, has announced the activation of the cable. Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia, and South Africa. With 12 fibre pairs and design capacity of 144Tbps, the Equiano...

Datacentrix earns Cloudflare EMEA Partner of the Year award

Datacentrix has been named as 'Partner of the Year' for the Europe, Middle East and African region (EMEA) by Cloudflare, at its recent worldwide 2022 Channel Partner Awards event. The company also received the individual award for Technical Excellence in EMEA....

New fibre route improves Angola Telecom connectivity

Liquid Dataport and Angola Telecom have announced a new terrestrial fibre route between Luanda, Angola to Johannesburg, via DRC, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The addition of this route to Liquid's regional fibre backbone is a significant addition to its existing 110 000 km...

CompTIA updates Cybersecurity Analyst certification

CompTIA has released an updated version of its Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, the industry's most up-to-date security analyst credential. "The skills needed for modern cybersecurity analysts to protect organizations have evolved over the past few...

Endpoint security is critical in healthcare

The healthcare industry faces unique and complex challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. With the increasing use of connected devices, remote work, and BYOD policies, healthcare organisations need to urgently secure their endpoints from cyberattacks that could...

Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our team in Cape Town. This is an initial 12-month hybrid contract - onsite 3 times a week.The Scrum Master's primary accountability is enhancing team effectiveness and assisting self-organizing, self-managing team achieve its...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Software Developer

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs part of the development team, you will be responsible for the development of new products, enhancements to our existing range of products and technical support to customers. Development of new products within the Financial Services...

Intermediate Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Intermediate Software Engineer (WMS) – Cape TownAre you a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for logistics and warehouse management systems? We are looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer (WMS) to join our dynamic team in Cape Town.About UsWe are a leading...

Database Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Software Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs part of the development team, you will be responsible for the development of new products, enhancements to our existing range of products and technical support to customers. Development of new products within the Financial Services...

Database Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

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