Checkers trials smart trolleys
Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...
Southern African private equity bouncing back
Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...
African Space Agency launches in Cairo
The African Space Agency (AfSA) has officially launched. AfSA is the second regional space agency after the European Space Agency (ESA) and has been in development since 2015, with the African Union Commission adopting an African space policy and strategy in 2016....
WAPAloza 2025 spotlights ‘wireless without limits’
The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) announces that its WAPAloza event for the wireless, fibre and satellite connectivity ecosystem is schedule to take place on 23 to 25 June at the Misty Hills Hotel and Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg....
Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education
The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction
Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...
Google continues positive momentum in team collaboration
As part of Google Cloud Next ’25, Google has explored enhancements coming to Google Workspace, its team collaboration platform. The enhancements are fueled by Gemini, Google’s most capable set of large language models (LLMs) ever. They incorporate both generative AI...
Large-scale credential theft escalates
Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...
CATL hints at improved battery technology
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...
Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears
Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...
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Huawei Distributed Cloud for Telecom Digital Transformation: Huawei IT for Carriers
During the Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit, which formed part of the 2023 AfricaCom conference, Sun Xunxun, Director of Huawei Carrier IT Marketing & Solution Sales, delivered a keynote speech unveiling scenario-specific IT solutions for carriers. According to...
AfricaCom: Collaboration is key to Africa’s digital growth
The importance of collaboration to Africa’s digital growth trajectory was underlined at the recent AfricaCom conference, which took place in Cape Town from 13 to 16 November. Opening the technology conference, which is the largest in Africa, Minister of Communications...
VMware Explore: all about multi-cloud, private AI
VMware Explore, held in Barcelona, gave partners and customers a taste of the future technology developments in store for them, particularly in multi-cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). Kathy Gibson reports SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy As...
Jobjack receives R45m investment backing
Local online recruitment start-up Jobjack has secured R45-million in investment funding in a pre-series A round. The funding round was led by Old Mutual subsidiary Next176 and includes the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation as impact-focused investors. Founded in...
Mastercard invests in SA’s technology infrastructure
Mastercard has announced the completion of significant new technological infrastructure that will enable the tech company to process transactions locally and drive the modernisation of South Africa's payments industry. The project is the latest major investment that...
Finnfund investment bridges the digital divide with Nokia
Approximately 80% of homes in South Africa remain unserved by fast and affordable broadband internet. Fibre access is expensive and limited to affluent suburbs, perpetuating the digital divide. Moreover, micropayments are prohibitively expensive due to high bank...
IFC, RMB partner with Liquid to accelerate digital transformation
Liquid Intelligent Technologies will receive R450-million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) each for its South African operations. The total investment of R900-million will support universal and affordable...
Payment24 unveils cloud switch
Payment24 has launched the Payment24 Cloud Switch, an integrated, versatile, hardware-less payment switch that supports a myriad of payment methods. The product combines cloud technology, various payment methods, robust POS compatibility, and a suite of value-added...
Kaspersky opens first African Transparency Centre
As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky has opened its first Transparency Centre in the African region. The new centre, located in Kigali, Rwanda, is opening as part of Kaspersky's Global Transparency Initiative, established to highlight the...
MIC invests R 68,5m in Pineapple
The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has invested R68,50million in South Africas insurtech Pineapple. The investment underscores MIC's commitment to future-proofing its core portfolio through high-tech direct investments that target businesses with high growth...
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Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Full Stack Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
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