WiFi 7, AIOps to boost campus switch sales
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, the Campus Ethernet Switch market has returned to demand-driven growth after the slowdown in 2024. Revenue is expected to keep expanding over the next five years, as enterprises invest in higher capacity...
OpenAI debuts GPT-5
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5, which the company says features improved performance across coding, math, writing, health, visual perception and more. “It is a unified system that knows when to respond quickly and when to think longer to provide expert-level responses,”...
Searches for ‘AI agents’ skyrocket
Search interest for “AI agents” has seen a massive increase, with a 900% increase in demand in the last 12 months, according to Google Trends data analyzed by Finbold research. By 9 March, the ‘score’ hit 100 - the highest possible number - with most traffic...
Call for government to finalise AI policy
Artificial intelligence (AI) agency Specno has called on the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to expedite a comprehensive national policy on artificial intelligence. In October last year, the Department published a draft National Artificial (AI)...
IITPSA Talent Search participation soars
The number of participants in the 2025 Talent Search soared by 35% compared with 2024, with nearly 20 000 learners participating in this year’s event. The Talent Search is part of the Computer Olympiads - a key initiative by the Institute of Information Technology...
AliExpress extends local payment option to SA
International online retail marketplace AliExpress has announced a significant expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa to elevate online shopping in the continent. The initiative follows AliExpress’ introduction of various local mobile payment...
JSE kicks off trading game, investment challenge
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2025 edition of its annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG) and Investment Challenge (IC), its flagship financial literacy initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy among South Africans, have kicked off....
Africa’s Business Heroes crowned
The grand prize winner of the sixth annual competition Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has been announced, along with the first and second runners-up. The ABH...
Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs
Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...
Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...
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Our youth will be tomorrow's leaders. This is something we frequently hear, but how are we preparing them? South Africa is a nation with many issues, and the ongoing problems that South African youth face today are extremely troubling. In this article, we speak to...
Insurtech’s are disrupting by putting the customer first
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More funding for Founders Factory Africa
Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113-million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund...
4Sight delivers a maiden dividend
4Sight Holdings has maintained its momentum from the previous financial year, again reporting double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Revenue for the six-month period under review increased by 37,1% to reach R451,3-million, compared to R329,2-million for the...
Frictionless payment experience creates merchant success
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PPT Group signs up with Microsoft Copilot
Management consultancy firm PPT Group will integrate the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered collaboration tool for Microsoft 365, into its portfolio of client services. "Platform shifts in technology have always defined the eras of...
SoftwareOne aims for African expansion
Software and cloud solutions provider SoftwareOne has announced the appointment of Makhosini Dlamini as business development executive for South Africa and Africa. Dlamini worked at Microsoft for 11 years, holding positions with involvement in significant projects...
How SMBs can navigate the risk landscape
There's no doubt that digital technologies are a powerful enabler for small and medium businesses (SMBs). By Francois Potgieter, MD of Bi-me (Business Insurance Made Easy) Digital channels and tools have helped SMBs to reduce costs, reach new markets, become more...
Consistent support key in overcoming gender barriers
We hear the phrase "women in tech" quite often in the working world, yet not all women in tech appreciate this phrase. Many feel it is yet another label that entrenches the gap between men and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...
Solve your home energy crisis through a careful, measured approach
With Eskom having upped the ante on load shedding since the recent cold snap that saw snowfall in certain parts of the country, inquiries for alternative energy solutions and installations like solar PV have since shot up again as South Africans look to bring an end...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer is sought by an innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Joburg to join its team. Your role will entail developing public-facing web apps for data visualization and consumption using...
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Intermediate Software DeveloperThe Intermediate Software Developer will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of front-office applications. This role focuses on delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions using modern...
QA Automation Engineer – Gauteng Epsom Downs
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Senior Python Engineer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Sandton
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PHP Developer
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni
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