The way forward for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury for Africa, but a necessity. Andre Wills, MD of Africa Analysis Team, tells delegates to the Ministerial Forum taking place on the sidelines of Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, that Africa has a...
Fibre enables the broadband economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...
The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away
The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...
Stereotypes define perception of Africa
A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...
An SME solution to youth unemployment
South Africa faces a critical challenge in rising youth unemployment, and traditional employment avenues are failing to absorb the country’s young jobseekers. While policy solutions remain important, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing an...
Logistics industry is unlocking opportunities for youth
With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sitting at a massive 62n4%, finding sustainable job opportunities for young people has become an urgent national priority. While many sectors are stagnating, logistics is booming. Fueled by the rise of e-commerce, digital...
Meta and Alphabet lead post-Covid growth
The world's largest online companies - including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Tencent and Netflix - have all seen their revenue skyrocket since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a global shift toward online products and solutions fueling their growth. According...
Cisco unveils secure infrastructure for the AI era
Cisco has unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine...
FMF study counts the cost of BEE compliance
A new study by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) indicates the South Africa’s economic trajectory has been undermined by the zealous promulgation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). The report, titled “The...
Huang shares Nvidia blueprint for Europe’s AI boom
At GTC Paris — held alongside VivaTech, Europe’s largest tech event — Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivered a clear message: Europe isn’t just adopting AI — it’s building it. “We now have a new industry, an AI industry, and it’s now part of the new...
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Patricia Stock is first female CEO of SAICA
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has appointed its first female CEO, Patricia Stock, effective 1 December 2023. This transformative appointment comes as a double victory for the institute as it coincides with Women's Month and propels the...
What is perpetual KYC?
Know Your Customer (KYC) is a focal point of modern financial regulations, particularly concerning anti-fraud and anti-money laundering requirements. But KYC is even more valuable for managing risks with bad customers, speeding up transactions, and getting more...
Women can thrive and grow in the BPO industry
One of South Africa's biggest challenges is creating employment opportunities for people from previously disadvantaged communities, particularly its youth and women. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa And, while our thoughts turn to the empowerment of women in...
Funding, support available for edtech entrepreneurs, social innovators
Innovation Edge has announced the launch of applications for funding and strategic support to execute new innovative ideas or adapt existing ones to improve literacy and language acquisition of small children in South African households. With September being World...
Commvault celebrates partners
Commvault hosted its 2023 SADC Partner Awards on 23 August 2023. Kate Mollett, regional director for Commvault Africa, comments: "We understand that our partners are not just stakeholders but integral members of our extended family. The Partner Awards serve as a...
New COO for Forge Academy & Labs
Forge Academy & Labs has announced leadership changes to bolster its growing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) training centre in Gauteng with the appointment Tariq Shurmah as its new chief operating officer. "Forge Academy's commitment to education impact in...
Redington expands into SA
Redington is expanding to the South African market, offering more than 15 global brands and opening support offices in Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Johannesburg. Viswanath Pallasena, CEO of Redington Middle East, and Africa, says: "We are excited to embark...
Redvine Networks collaborates with Lytn
Redvine Networks has collaborated with French software developer Lytn to combine machine learning (ML) and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to build a solution exclusively for the African continent to proactively optimise network performance for customer...
FICO, LigaData partner in Africa
Global analytics software provider FICO has announced a partnership with LigaData to bring decision management and optimisation tools to telecommunications firms in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. LigaData and FICO will offer hybrid-cloud and SaaS...
Customer touchpoints add insurance personalisation
The evolution of consumer expectations in the insurance industry is reshaping the traditional insurer-customer dynamic. Annalie Terblanche, chief operating officer at SilverBridge Customers are no longer satisfied with a one-size-fits-all approach; they are looking...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...
IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban
Are you a skilled and proactive IT Support Technician with a passion for problem-solving? Do you have a knack for tackling a wide range of technical issues and a commitment to providing exceptional service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a...
Business Analyst at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of a business analyst role is to analysis user requirements and design and document solutions to be used as input into the development. Business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications used to...
Senior Frontend Developer
Seeking a Senior Frontend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. Key Requirements 5 - 10 years' experience in ASP.NET Web Forms & MVCProficiency in VB.NET and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, and...
Remote Support Engineer – 2nd Line – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Remote Support Engineer - 2nd LineMake Your Mark with a Fast-Growing, People-First Tech BusinessRemote (Cape Town) | R40k-R60k Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic, fast-growing technology services company with over two decades of experience delivering...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Strong, hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience - essentialIT Degree or DiplomaProject Management certification...
Junior Data Engineer
Junior DTP OperatorKick-start your creative production career in a fast-paced print and packaging environment.Montague Gardens, Cape Town | R6,000 R8,500 per month | Full-time, pension, 15 days leave, overtime | Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 / 08:00 to 17:00 About Our...
National Technical Manager
A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...
Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Montague Gardens
Junior DTP OperatorKick-start your creative production career in a fast-paced print and packaging environment.Montague Gardens, Cape Town | R6,000 R8,500 per month | Full-time, pension, 15 days leave, overtime | Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 / 08:00 to 17:00 About Our...
National Technical Manager – Gauteng Primrose
A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...
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