Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

These are the trends impacting infrastructure and operations

Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for 2025 . “These trends give the opportunity for I&O leaders to identify future skills requirements and seek insights to help meet implementation...

Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms

Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...

Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate

Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...

Learners invited to code for a greener future

Sifiso EdTech has launched its Innovation Challenge 2024, a nationwide coding and robotics competition designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and technological innovation among learners across South Africa. This year's theme, "Sustainable Development and...

Vodacom to boost network in KwaZulu-Natal

Vodacom is investing over R800-million this financial year on building new network sites, modernising its mobile networks, full fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects to accelerate its broadband connectivity throughout KwaZulu-Natal - including new sites in deep...

Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold

Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...

AI key for effective security

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...

Data resilience at the heart of business survival

Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...

Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...

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Vertiv in distribution agreement with Technology Access Group

Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with South Africa-based TechAccess that allows TechAccess to distribute Vertiv's integrated rack solutions portfolio designed for the enterprise sector and to support critical infrastructure systems. The TechAccess...

R50m deal boosts diversity, transformation

Black female owned private equity investor Moshe Capital has acquired a 20% stake in Pragma, which specialises in delivering enterprise asset management services and solutions. The R50-million deal was funded by FNB and takes black ownership of Pragma to 56,8%. "Moshe...

Equity-based crowdfunding platform lists first African businesses

Equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa. Scorefam is a sports gaming business which makes it easy for betting fans to deposit and withdraw earnings via its crypto-enabled app. Quiver is a crypto-based savings...

Credit card size 5G network could expand private wireless markets

Vodafone has unveiled a prototype 5G network built on a credit card sized Raspberry Pi personal computer and an equally small, advanced silicon chipset. Beyond the "network on a chip" aspect, the pre- Mobile World Congress (MBC) Barcelona 2023 announcement is notable...

Fujifilm opens new head office in SA

Fujifilm South Africa has officially opened its new local head office in Sandton. The opening of the head office coincides with Fujifilm South Africa's ten-year anniversary celebration in South Africa, having first opened its doors in March 2012 as a subsidiary of...

New earnings threshold gives employees more protections

The earnings threshold will increase to ZAR 241 110.59, representing a ZAR17 030.11 increase from the earnings threshold that currently applies. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux, partners at Webber Wentzel The earnings threshold, a determination in terms of section...

Growthpoint Properties signs up Parket

Growthpoint Properties is trialling Parket, a digital parking management platform, at its Longkloof Office Park in Cape Town. Parket founder and CEO Joshua Raphael says: "We are proud to sign Growthpoint Properties. It is especially rewarding that we will be able to...

Why humans should lead your business cybersecurity strategy

How do you get staff on board with security? By making it personal, writes Kevin Halkerd, senior risk and security analyst at e4. Most successful cyber breaches have one thing in common: People. Your company can be protected from every tech angle, with the latest...

Email still tops in lead generation and sales

With the rate (and ingenuity) with which technology and communication is constantly evolving, you'd be forgiven for thinking that social media, robo-calling, and chat bots would dethrone email, but think again. By David Lichtenstein, co-founder and CEO of Superhuman...

E-Prix during load shedding a symbol of hope

Formula E takes to the streets of Cape Town to the backdrop of the longest daily bout of load shedding ever, and the weekend after a week of stage 6 load shedding, which saw some areas experience up to 11,5 hours of no electricity. By Lance Dickerson MD of Revov The...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer

One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. To qualify for this position you will need: Bachelor's degree in...

Support Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities: Log support tickets and ensure they are correctly allocated.Assemble reports using MS Excel.Communicate effectively with clients and financial specialists.Streamline systems and processes.Follow instructions provided by consultants.Maintain...

Project Manager II – Gauteng Sandton

Project Manager IIProject Manager II - 12 Month ContractRequirements:Manage and deliver medium-sized projects from commencement to completionEnsure projects stay within scope, budget, and agreed timelinesHandle projects across various disciplines (e.g., property,...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. To qualify for this position you will need: Bachelor's degree in...

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) (CH1085)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting...

Senior Embedded Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to join their team in Durban, KZN. The dynamic individual will lead innovative hardware and embedded software projects in their Research & Development department. Responsibilities: Develop...

DevOps Support Engineer

Responsibilities/Tasks: Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same...

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) (CH1085) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting...

Senior Embedded Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to join their team in Durban, KZN. The dynamic individual will lead innovative hardware and embedded software projects in their Research & Development department. Responsibilities: Develop...

DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Responsibilities/Tasks: Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same...

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