Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

Nvidia powers world’s largest quantum research supercomputer

Nvidia has announced the opening of the Global Research and Development Centre for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), which hosts ABCI-Q — the world’s largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum computing. Quantum processors promise to augment AI...

Brazilian fintech invests in Tyme Group

Brazilian digital banking group Nubank, a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in South African-born fintech Tyme Group. Tyme, a global digital banking group headquartered in Singapore and backed by South Africa’s Africa Rainbow...

Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers

Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...

Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town

Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...

Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar

Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...

Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed

The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...

Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet

The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...

European tech leadership needs more innovation financing

Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...

Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge

The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...

Nominations open for top African ICT professionals

Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...

African executives rank innovation as a top priority

More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...

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An even more challenging cybersecurity landscape is on the horizon

If Check Point Software's Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 are anything to go by, then next year will see even more global cyberattacks, government regulation, and consolidation of security solutions take place than we have ever seen. By Lindsay Blackie, channel...

Rebuilding trust and efficiency in the public sector

The public sector plays by different rules. Unlike the private sector, where customer service and differentiation by excellence are mandatory for survival, the public sector has a de facto monopoly on the services that it delivers. If a citizen has a negative...

Don’t let cybercriminals ruin the holiday cheer for your kids

While parents and schools have measures in place to keep children safe at school, on the playground and at home, it's important to remember cybercriminals don't take a break during weekends and school holidays, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa....

Applying algorithms to workplace conflict could save millions

The NBA was recently rocked by footage of Golden State Warrior teammates involved in a fistfight during practice. By Martin Dippenaar, CEO of Global Kinetic It is certainly not the first time athletes at the highest level have been known to have the pressures of...

How to leverage value from data that actually makes business better

We all know that data is integral to business, but often the focus lies squarely on analytics and decision-making capabilities, when data is also critical to operations. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Any investment into a solution to improve...

Identity theft puts South Africans at risk

Identity theft in South Africa continues to rise, despite numerous warnings and efforts to protect consumers. Reports suggest that someone's identity is stolen somewhere in the world every two seconds. Recent statistics from the National Council on Identity Theft...

When customers need a digital advisor, not a digital assistant

For some companies, selling and servicing their products digitally is relatively simple. You upload your products into an online store and ensure the buying and delivery process is slick and seamless. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva To help answer basic product...

How to avoid the worst small business festive fails

This year's festive period is the first in over two years where lockdown restrictions are completely lifted, and social gatherings are no longer discouraged in almost all countries around the world. For South Africans, the warmer weather has arrived, and shoppers are...

Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

On-demand shopping app Yassir Express has gone live in Gauteng. Yassir Express offers a one-stop shop for thousands of products including everything from nappies and pharmacy items to pet food, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meat - all delivered right to customers'...

Intermediate Java Developer

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Data Scientist / Data Analyst

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Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive Industry based in GqeberhaKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network...

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