AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up
The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...
Massive growth ahead for LEO satellite communications
End-user spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services is expected to reach $14,8-billion globally in 2026, an increase of 24,5% from 2025, according to Gartner. “LEO satellites have primarily delivered broadband connectivity to remote locations...
All-female crew for Blue Origin flight
Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...
Consumers are more security-savvy about digital payments
A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). The ninth annual Stay Secure study, which surveyed 5 800 adults across 17...
OpenAI releases GPT-4.5 preview for developers
OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT‑4.5, which is says is a step forward in scaling up pre-training and post-training. The new preview is available to Pro users and developers worldwide. By scaling unsupervised learning, GPT‑4.5 improves its ability to...
Global initiative aims to improve submarine cable resilience
Governments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world's vital undersea network of telecommunications cables at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit...
Attack as a service trend targets SMEs
The dark web is rife with listings offering to target SMEs - especially law and accounting firms - by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, selling stolen credentials and performing ransomware as a service (RaaS) attacks. This is according to a recent investigation by...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
Airline passenger demand increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in...
SA’s working class is still growing
South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. This is according to The Majority Report 2025, published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT)...
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African banking groups embrace PAPSS
PAPSS, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, has announced the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with five African multinational commercial banking groups: Access Bank Group, Ecobank Group, KCB Group, Standard Bank Group, and UBA Group. These...
Unlock Africa’s e-commerce potential with alternative payments
Africa is projected to have more than half a billion e-commerce users by 2025. In part, this can be attributed to the growing adoption of alternative payment methods in the wake of the pandemic. With 45% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa not having a bank...
SAP Africa Code Week empowers 2,6m youth in 2022
An estimated 230-million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One programme supporting young Africans to take advantage of these opportunities is the continent's biggest...
AirOne launches high-speed Internet packages
Huge TNS has launched AirOne, a high-speed wireless Internet service with packages starting at R799 per month for 50Mbps (Megabits per second). AirOne is backed by MTN and available nationally without line-of-sight to a nearby base station necessary. "This technology...
Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2023: boosting 5G evolution
Huawei is participating in MWC Shanghai 2023, with activities falling under their theme "GUIDE to the Intelligent World". This year, the company's activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their technology and...
Poor integration destroys shareholder value in too many M&As
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are some of the most complex business processes. Ensuring great system integration after the deal is done can help companies avoid the very real risk of failure, and can also help maximise future success. By Sergio Barbosa, CIO of...
Vuleka wins Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) SA
Vuleka, has been named as the winner of the South Africa edition of the 2023 Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global innovation program and competition for start-ups and fintech companies. Vuleka will receive a $50 000 monetary prize and progresses to the Central...
Take note of the new sustainability reporting standards
Sustainability reporting is about to change dramatically, thanks to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) two new standards due to be launched globally on 29 June. Milton Segal, executive director for Standards at the South African Institute of...
Sabinet collaborates with Afriwise
Sabinet and Afriwise have partnered to enhance the accessibility of reliable and accurate legislation to organisations with business interests in Africa. The offering improves the availability and usability of African legislation, making it easier for individuals,...
Westcon-Comstor unveils multivendor marketplace
Westcon-Comstor has laiunched its new multivendor marketplace, PartnerCentral, a digital gateway where partners can configure, quote, and order complex hybrid solutions - software, hardware, services, or a combination of all three. With PartnerCentral, Westcon-Comstor...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...
Solutions Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a passionate Solutions Developer with solid experience in Blazor and C#. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end focus, work well in a hybrid environment, and bring hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure, SQL, and modern architecture patterns. Key...
Software Development Team Lead / Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the OpportunityWe're working with a cutting-edge UK/European fintech company embarking on the development of an AI-driven platform in the digital compliance and identity space. As part of this ambitious initiative, we're looking for a Senior Developer Team Lead...
Project Manager
Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...
BI Developer
Seeking a BI Developer who will be responsible for building and maintaining data processes, automating reports, and supporting business intelligence initiatives across various platforms. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in FinanceMicrosoft Data Engineering and Data...
Software Development Team Lead / Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About the OpportunityWe're working with a cutting-edge UK/European fintech company embarking on the development of an AI-driven platform in the digital compliance and identity space. As part of this ambitious initiative, we're looking for a Senior Developer Team Lead...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a BI Developer who will be responsible for building and maintaining data processes, automating reports, and supporting business intelligence initiatives across various platforms. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in FinanceMicrosoft Data Engineering and Data...
Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
IT Risk Manager
What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining,...
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