‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

US-based TikTok open for business

The new TikTok USDS joint venture has been officially established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump on 25 September 2025. Investors in the company including the software giant Oracle; Emirati investment firm MGX; and investment firm...

Youth education a security imperative in Africa

With organisations experiencing an average of 2 207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals. Today’s digital threats target schools,...

SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone

Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....

Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition

Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...

Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...

Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax

Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...

Vodacom partners with SA Rugby

Building on its longstanding relationship, Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby affiliated competitions. From junior to...

Network International expands portfolio with Absa

Absa Business Banking has appointed Network International - a leading digital commerce group in the Middle East and Africa – as its digital payments technology partner. Network will provide Absa with end-to-end payment processing capabilities through a single payments...

Sweepsouth sweeps top place at SA Tech Challenge

Home services platform Sweepsouth has taken first place in the Digital Platforms category at this year’s SA Tech Challenge - a G20 Presidency initiative recognising the country’s most innovative and impactful technology solutions. The award celebrates scalable...

Open call for bold women tech founders in SA

The Aurora Tech Award is calling on female-led tech startups in South Africa to apply for the chance to secure up to R1,9-million in prize money. South Africa’s tech ecosystem is growing fast, but women-led startups still face major hurdles with less than 2% of global...

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Kena Health is 2023 App of the Year

MTN has awarded Kena Health the App of the Year for 2023 in its annual MTN Business, App of the Year awards. Kena Health was also named Best Health App solution of 2023. The award of the Best Health App was made in the context of the many challenges faced by the South...

Veeam announces updates to Backup for Salesforce

Veeam Software has launched Veeam Backup for Salesforce v2, available on Salesforce AppExchange. Veeam Backup for Salesforce eliminates the risks of Salesforce data and metadata loss from human, integration, and corruption errors. The newest version from Veeam extends...

Datacentrix retains level one B-BBEE rating for seventh year

Datacentrix has maintained its level one broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) rating for the seventh consecutive year, achieving a total score of just over 127 out of a possible 130 points on its most recent scorecard. According to Datacentrix chief...

CMC Networks partners with aconnic

CMC Networks has partnered with German network solution provider aconnic, previously emerged from UET United Electronic Technology AG and albis-elcon, to bring network function virtualisation (NFV) to service providers across Africa and the Middle East. CMC Networks...

Nutanix bolsters presence in East Africa

Nutanix has appointed Sally Kimeu as territory sales manager for East Africa. "Kenya is a hub of digitalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also an exceptionally technologically savvy market, with a government that places a huge amount of emphasis on using technology...

Tarsus Distribution wins two Context ChannelWatch 2023 Awards

Tarsus Distribution has won two top honours in the Context ChannelWatch 2023 Awards. The company was voted Best Overall Distributor and Top Logistic Distributor of The Year for 2023 by Context ChannelWatch. "We are delighted to be named the winner in these two key...

Opportunities for African data centres

Enterprise Ireland Sub-Saharan Africa, the local arm of Ireland's export and innovation agency, has unveiled a comprehensive white paper that offers an overview of the global data centre landscape, explores the emerging African data centre market, and highlights...

NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb sign distribution agreement

Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring LEO connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement encompasses services, equipment, installation, and comprehensive...

Fibre network operators ensure uninterrupted connectivity

Fibre has become an integral part of today's digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across industry sectors to drive their business both locally as well as internationally. It is therefore critical that these networks are...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity) – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Citrusdal

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

Senior SQL Database Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client is looking for a solid DBA with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified DBA who is looking for a REMOTE-BASED half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the hours may increase at mutual...

C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled C# Developer to join our software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality applications using the Microsoft .NET framework. You will collaborate closely...

IOS Developer

I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...

C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a skilled C# Developer to join our software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality applications using the Microsoft .NET framework. You will collaborate closely...

IOS Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...

SQL Developer (Remote) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

We're looking for a SQL Developer who has NoSQL experience or a very strong SQL Developer who is passionate about Database and Datawarehouse Development who would like to upskill in NoSQL. If you love designing data ecosystems that scale, thrive on optimizing complex...

Senior SAP BTP Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Senior SAP BTP Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid arrangement. The Senior SAP BTP...

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