Equinix plans $22m data centre in Lagos
Digital infrastructure company Equinix says it will open its next high performance data centre in Lagos – a $22-million investment it says marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100-million to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the...
Openserve to offer Giga Connect
In February 2026, Openserve will launch Giga Connect, providing dedicated network-to-network connectivity for network operators, service providers, financial institutions, public sector organisations, large enterprises, OTT providers, and data centres where...
CSIR, Coega sign collaboration MoU
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Coega Development Corporation (Coega) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation and knowledge sharing....
Huawei enables alternative AI solutions
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), with its ability to drive productivity and competitiveness, has become a critical geopolitical battleground. With US sanctions preventing China from accessing some of the high-powered chips and chipsets required to...
BETI rebounds in May, bringing some relief
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, made a positive turnaround in May 2025, after months of subdued activity....
Schneider Electric opens first African Innovation Hub
Schneider Electric has launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa. Based in Midrand, it is part of Schneider Electric’s global network of over 40 registered Innovation Hubs, providing an interactive environment where visitors can explore the company’s integrated...
Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location
Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...
Entrepreneurs drive retail growth
South African small businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with more than 200 000 entrepreneurs processing 173-million transactions and driving over half a billion rand in measurable growth over the past year. This is according to Yoco's 2025 Exchange...
2025 set to break crypto crime records
With criminals stealing a record-breaking amount of money, this year is shaping up to be crypto's most dangerous yet - in just six months, their illicit activities have caused more financial damage than recorded during the entire years of 2023 or 2024. According to...
New chief executive for Openserve
Telkom has appointed Beauty Apleni as CEO of Openserve effective 1 July, saying she will drive the continuing growth and adoption of Openserve’s fibre network in pursuit of the group’s data-led strategy. Apleni has more than 25 years of experience in the ICT industry...
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The Match Exchange named as Africa’s top tech innovator
The Match Exchange has been awarded the title of Tech Innovator for Southern Africa 2023 at the third annual KPMG Private Enterprises Tech Innovator competition. The competition, which recognises leading technology innovators and future tech titans, provides the...
NTT commits to African investment
As more global tech heavyweights make significant investment into Africa, Dimension Data's CEO, Alan Turnley-Jones, argues that these investments are creating ripple effects that reach far beyond digital innovation and tech infrastructure for the region. Growth in...
Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?
By Natasha Bezuidenhout, Business Executive: Microsoft at First Distribution - First, we had the New Normal with people working from home during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; that was later modified to a hybrid working model where employees juggled between home...
Kyocera’s new Enterprise Information Manager sets the bar for content service platforms
Kyocera has combined its vast industry expertise in document solutions with leading technologies to launch its new content service plat form (CSP), Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager (KEIM), a ready-made solution to get multi-format information under control,...
Local ISPs need to up their game
Twenty years ago, if you asked business leaders what their most essential utilities and business enablers were, they would have listed electricity, a phone line, and internet connectivity, in that order. Today, after 16 years of load shedding and cloud-based...
NoPBX scoops innovation award
Cape-based NoPBX is officially the 'Most Innovative PBX Service Provider in South Africa', according to the sixth and latest annual African Excellence Awards. Hosted by AI Global Media and its quarterly MEA Markets magazine, the awards celebrate the Africa of today...
Pyramid Analytics, Smollan forge international partnership
Global retail specialist Smollan has formalised an international reseller and implementation partnership agreement with decision and business intelligence (BI) software provider Pyramid Analytics. The agreement will see Smollan, via its data and technology business,...
HAVAÍC completes second investment in RapidDeploy
Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced a further investment in RapidDeploy following its participation in a bridge round in October last year. The VC firm has bolstered its stake with a second investment as part of RapidDeploy's Series...
Bringing education and technology together
Technology can help deliver more effective education. Research reveals that, at the least, technology in schools improves learners' software and computer proficiency. Classrooms that use technology to boost efficiency or personalise learning also experience...
Enabling inspection and detection for food and beverage manufacturers
Simply put, consumers must be able to trust the food they buy. Quality control issues can easily and quickly lead to consumer dissatisfaction and negative sentiment towards a brand or product line. They may also lead to a costly product recall, or in the worst-case...
UX/UI Designer
If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years...
Senior Business Analyst
The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify business needs, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions within the banking sector. The SBA will lead the analysis and design...
UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify business needs, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions within the banking sector. The SBA will lead the analysis and design...
Remote Support Engineer – 2nd Line
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Senior Project Manager
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...
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
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Junior Data Engineer
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National Technical Manager
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