How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

SONA: Infrastructure key for growth

Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...

Climate co-operation could deliver stability

Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...

More than half of PCs are still running Windows 10

According to Kaspersky’s statistics, more than half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of those polled have already upgraded their devices to Windows 11. In Africa, 35,95% of users have upgraded to Windows 11,...

DCC Technologies to distribute ASUS Business solutions

DCC Technologies will distributor the Business SYS product range from ASUS Business. The partnership comes at a time when companies across the region are under pressure to adopt new digital tools to remain competitive, improve efficiency and protect sensitive data....

How HR became critical C-suite players

Chief human resources officers (CHROs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping business success - with 88% of CHROs stating that their influence in the workplace is at an all-time high, according to a new report from International Workplace Group (IWG)....

iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment

While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...

Finance AI technologies to watch

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

Despite challenges, economy shows resilience

August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

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Vertiv supports growing African telecoms industry

The telecommunications industry across Africa occupies a complex yet active space, with factors such as significant investment in sub-sea connectivity cables, increasing demand for data centres, and the rollout of terrestrial fibre broadband infrastructure gaining...

MTN achieves 98% network availability in Free State, Northern Cape

In MTN's Central Region, which includes the Free State, Northern Cape and parts of North West, network sites with resilience are now achieving above 98% network availability daily and improving from 92% network availability. This is the result of MTN's network...

Why 2024 will be the year of the AI assistant

Over the coming 12 months, generative AI will drive transformation across all industries, boosting efficiency and productivity. Tailoring and personalising customer interactions faster and at scale, workers are quickly realising the benefits. By Linda Saunders,...

AI vs humanity – a battle for identity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. The last two decades have laid the infrastructure to give over 5-billion people access to digital services through smartphones and the Internet. By Timbo Drayson, CEO and co-Founder of OkHi This has primed the world...

Does Africa need a climate-centric financial architecture?

At the recently concluded COP28 climate summit in Dubai, African financial and political leaders spoke extensively about the role of finance in shaping Africa's future, particularly regarding climate and the environment. By Funmi Dele-Giwa, general counsel & head...

Telviva helps with Vodacom Lesotho service offering

South African unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) company Telviva has announced that, as a technology partner to Vodacom Lesotho, it has assisted Vodacom Lesotho with the activation of the Vodacom One Connect business solution within the Vodacom...

CEOs lack confidence in the ability to minimise cyberattacks

CEOs are fully aware of the threats to their business from cyberattacks. Yet, most lack confidence in their organisation's ability to avert or minimise such attacks. They learn how to be cyber resilient only after their organisation experiences a breach. By Boland...

Paymenow wins 2023 Global Brands Award

African earned wage access (EWA) platform Paymenow has received the 2023 Global Brands Award for Fastest Growing Employee Benefits Platform. The Global Brands Awards, conducted by Global Brands Magazine, were established with the aim of honouring excellence in...

E Squared Investments finances digital skills with Zaio’s EdTech

E Squared Investments is pleased to announce its investment into the Zaio Technologies EdTech platform. Founded by a team of young entrepreneurs, Zaio offers job-oriented coding training through full-stack and specialised front-end and back-end courses via their...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Software Quality Engineer Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the...

Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are urgently seeking a skilled Front-End Developer with strong experience in modern JavaScript frameworks and WordPress. The ideal candidate will be confident in building custom WordPress themes from scratch and have a solid understanding of front-end development...

Senior DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team shaping the future of a high-performance platform of a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking to fill the critical role of a Senior DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting cloud-based infrastructure,...

Network Security Engineer ( 24 months contract)

Network Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation...

Java / Sapiens Developer

The Java / Sapiens Developer will provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and customization of the Sapiens enterprise software suite using Java technologies, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's...

SAP Master Data Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company, within the mining / quarry sector, based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill a 1-year fixed term contract the position of SAP Master Data Specialist (Mechanical/Electrical). Purpose of the Role:This role reports directly...

Power Procurement Project Manager

Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...

Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...

DEAL ANALYST – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT: Deal Analyst will be required to assist deal captains with credit pack consolidation, deal assessment and deal proposals. Deal Analyst acts as a junior Deal Captain with promotion to Deal Captain as a result of experience and high performance...

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