Customer service leaders under pressure to implement AI
Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey by Gartner. Ninety-one percent of service and support leaders surveyed reported pressure from executive leadership to implement AI – marking a sharp...
Second cyclone slams into Madagascar
NASA captured images of the second powerful tropical cyclone in two weeks to strike Madagascar. On 31 January, Fytia battered the remote northwestern coast of the island with destructive winds and torrential rains that displaced thousands of people. Less than two...
Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...
Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity
Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...
AI, specialisation the winning combo for high-performing partners
The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and delivering measurable customer outcomes. These are the findings of a new IDC study of more than 2 000 software resellers, commissioned by Sage....
Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future
Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0 a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...
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Deregulation drives innovation in Africa’s energy sector
A deregulated power sector is an enormous opportunity for key markets in Africa, as individual countries start to contribute to an efficient, sustainable and competitive renewable energy ecosystem, writes Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy. He shares some...
Exclusive Networks Africa, Netwxs drive sustainable IT learnerships
Exclusive Networks Africa, which has a long history of supporting skills development for young people in the ICT arena, has recently seen the graduation of the first group of learners from its year-long learnership partnership with Netwxs Enterprise Development...
CISO role evolves to one of strategic leadership
The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has evolved significantly, prompting questions about reporting structures within organisations. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix. Traditionally, the CISO reported to the chief information officer (CIO),...
SME impact report advocates more support for agribusinesses
AGRA has released the 3rd edition of the 'African Agribusiness Outlook Report' which sheds light on the impact of the "Triple Crisis" - Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict - on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Nigeria, Zambia,...
SAP Africa recognises partners
SAP has announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards. According to Nazia Pillay, head of partner ecosystem at SAP Middle East and Africa: South, the role of partners has become more critical in the wake of changing customer demands and the impact of...
Why retailers should support cash buyers
South African retailers that go completely cashless potentially risk excluding large portions of their customer base. With nine out of 10 transactions in South Africa still made in cash, removing this option limits customer choice in payment methods. That's according...
When to coach and when to mentor
As a leader or manager, you have a lot of responsibility to guide and develop your team. One of the most effective ways to do this is through coaching and mentoring. However, it can be challenging to know when to use each approach. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist,...
Decoding financial crime to address an AML emergency
South Africa's financial sector faces an anti-money laundering compliance crisis, with authorities cracking the whip on institutions that fail to meet their obligations to combat financial crime and the country's continued presence on the Financial Action Task Force...
Wider broadband access can help businesses solve recruitment issues
Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban and rural areas. By Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of Euphoria Telecom Aside from the data cost...
Integrating GenAI into the cloud
As people continue to navigate the world of cloud computing and the new offerings that AI can present, 2024 is on the brink of launching new opportunities for those willing to chart this opportunistic territory. Naseem Ahmed, cloud mobilisation practice lead, and...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0244 – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
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Develop, test, and maintain high-quality full stack applications and data solutions.Lead technical design discussions and ensure best practices in coding, security, and testing.Manage and contribute to requirement engineering to align solutions with business...
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Creating Test Scripts, working from Business, functional and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance testing. Validating that Technical (/Performance) requirements and Business needs are met by...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0127 – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop, test, and maintain high-quality full stack applications and data solutions.Lead technical design discussions and ensure best practices in coding, security, and testing.Manage and contribute to requirement engineering to align solutions with business...
Full Stack Test Analyst (Performance, Data & Failover Testing) – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria
Creating Test Scripts, working from Business, functional and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance testing. Validating that Technical (/Performance) requirements and Business needs are met by...
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Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.Develop and maintain software solutions on Linux platforms.Utilize GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment.Write and maintain scripts in Python for automation and...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2440
Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view.Fulfil the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies.Risk management and conflict resolution.Collaborate with Business...
Software Engineer (Advanced) 3108 – Gauteng Pretoria
Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.Develop and maintain software solutions on Linux platforms.Utilize GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment.Write and maintain scripts in Python for automation and...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2440 – Gauteng Pretoria
Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view.Fulfil the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies.Risk management and conflict resolution.Collaborate with Business...
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