Africa prepares for 5.5G
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...
Google invests in local startups
Google has unveiled the 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme with each of them set to receive up to R1-million in non-dilutive funding, as well as up to R3,6-million in Google Cloud credits. “We are acutely aware of the...
Expect short-term market volatility after US elections
Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets. Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...
Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap
Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...
Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations
On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...
Chain of thought prompting jobs in demand
Chain of thought (CoT) prompting is a technique that enhances the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by guiding them through a structured thought process. With the increasing demand for advanced AI applications, several job opportunities are emerging in this...
AI facial filters could change who we find attractive
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...
Google increases investment in African AI skills
Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...
Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery
The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...
Rapid growth ahead for global business services
The global business services (GBS) sector is not only one of the fastest growing sectors in the country but is set to see rapid growth in the coming year – despite an unstable global economy, according to Business Processing Enabling South Africa (BPESA), The...
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Micro merchants embrace digital wallets
Fast-growing adoption of digital supplier payments among micro merchants and informal retailers such as spaza shops is helping to reduce security risks, costs and inefficiencies associated with cash payments right across the value chain. Digital wallets from fintechs...
Kaspersky helps to develop ISO/IEC standard for IoT devices
From smart watches and digital assistants to connected cars, web-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices and technologies are transforming daily life and industry. Kaspersky experts are contributing to the development of a new International Organisation for...
Yariv Dafna in new Infobip CFO
Infobip has appointed Yariv Dafna as chief financial officer. Yariv brings almost 20 years' experience as an executive in multinational, publicly listed companies. He joins from Evoke, where he was group chief financial officer. Before this, he held the position of...
Finalto launches White Label solution for brokers
Finalto South Africa has unveiled its newly-revamped White Label solution that allows market participants to start their own brokerages in record time, as well as gain access to top tier liquidity and differentiate their offerings from other players in the industry....
Kumba’s Kolomela mine wins top international award
A project whereby adumo Payouts integrated its card-based incentive payout solution with the client's in-house app has seen Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela Mine, in the Northern Cape win a prestigious International 2024 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Digital Media...
How Africa could become a top lithium supplier
Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa's lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent's share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from...
Paratus is first Starlink reseller in Botswana
Following last year's announcement that the pan-African telecommunications group, Paratus, commenced reselling Starlink, Paratus Botswana is pleased to announce that the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connection solution is now available in Botswana. The Botswana...
New CEO for AfriGIS
AfriGIS has appointed Rochelle Mountany as CEO, effective September 2024. Mountany, who holds master's degrees in psychology and business, spent 11 years at Microsoft. She was also CIO of global health and wellbeing company AXA ICAS International, spearheading the...
Data helps to bridge the retail logistics gap
Despite many recent upheavals in supply chains due to events like the Red Sea crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the logistics space is looking up. The South African Association of Freighter Forwarders/Business Unity South Africa cargo report for...
Companies Amendment Act fails on business friendly
The promulgation of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (the Act) introduces, among others, sections 30A and 30B to the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The Act was published in the Government Gazette on 30 July 2024, but a promulgation date is still awaited. "Some of the...
SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group
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IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...
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A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of relevant...
Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside
Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...
SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: SAP HANA Systems Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP HANA Systems Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP HANA...
IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...
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Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...
SAP Basis Administrator at Tipp Focus Group
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Automation Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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