As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts
Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...
SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves
South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...
Self-service, live chat to dominate in customer service
Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and...
Truecaller adds info about call intent
Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...
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...
Lenovo to power FIFAe Finals 2025
FIFAe has confirmed that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will be used at its pinnacle competition in 2025 – football esports’ “World Cup Finals” - to be held in Riyadh from 10 to 19 December. Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i, Legion gaming monitors, mice, keyboards,...
Millions of jobs, one movement
There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...
New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records
Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...
Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling
Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...
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Fintech going native in the cloud
The fintech industry is currently experiencing a significant shift away from stand-alone servers (sometimes called 'on tin'), towards a cloud-native infrastructure model. This move has significant benefits for the industry as a whole, and payment-as-a-service...
Choosing the right cybersecurity partner is non-negotiable in supply chain
Finding the right cybersecurity specialist ranks among a logistics firm's most important tasks. With South Africa now among the world's biggest cybercrime hotspots, these companies are scrambling to guard against new and highly sophisticated attacks. The ransomware...
Outsourcing IT can drive competitive advantage
The debate as to whether to insource or outsource when it comes to IT is an ongoing one, and each area has its pros and cons. Businesses need to weigh up the perceived risks along with the benefits to decide what works for them, but in the South African climate in...
Safeguarding sensitive information in an era of global mobility
In the realm of global mobility, where individuals and organisations traverse borders for various reasons, safeguarding sensitive information becomes an even more critical imperative. By Pieter Nienaber, Compliance Africa at Crown Records Management South Africa...
A checklist for selecting an AML solution
In an era of mass digital payments and financial transactions, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is critical for banks, financial institutions, and other regulated businesses. By Bradley Elliot, CEO of RelyComply Technology plays a central role in any effective,...
Tech Wise Solutions secures direct distribution for Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group
Tech Wise Solutions has entered into a direct distribution agreement with Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group. The partnership aims to enhance accessibility, product availability, and overall cybersecurity solutions for its valued resellers. "We are pleased to...
Strategic planning, enhanced efficiencies counter rising costs for SA farmers
Farmers in South Africa are among the business owners who are often hardest hit by the compounding pressures of domestic economic challenges and international turmoil. The current environment is fraught with uncertainty thanks to unrelenting load-shedding, escalating...
Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity
The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa, says smaller chains, online gaming sites and their customers are equally susceptible. Fortunately, there are...
SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding
South African households can reduce their dependence on the national grid by tapping into the abundant potential of solar energy, writes Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy Solar. South Africans faced a dark 2023 with a record-breaking 332 days of load...
NTT and Red Hat fuel AI analysis at the edge
As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, NTT and Red Hat, in collaboration with Nvidia and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution to enhance and extend the potential for real-time artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis at the...
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Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...
Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB) – Remote Remote
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Senior Fullstack Developer
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Senior Data Engineer
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Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Technical Leader – Gaming Platform Integrations
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Technical Leader – Gaming Platform Integrations – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Mobile Developer (Cocoa Touch & Android SDK) (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
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