Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...
The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...
Edtech holds the key to better outcomes in Africa
Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of its 1,5-billion population under 30 years old – but, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98-million children are currently out-of-school. Meanwhile, another 72-million young people, aged from 15 to 24, are neither...
Earth’s plant health mapped over the course of a year
A lot can change in a year for Earth’s forests and vegetation, as springtime and rainy seasons can bring new growth, while cooling temperatures and dry weather can bring a dieback of those green colours. And now, a novel type of NASA visualisation illustrates those...
AI to drive edge computing surge
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $327,79-billion by 2033, and is expected to expand at 33% CAGR from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
Building trust is key for AI project success
Forty-five percent of leaders in organisations with high AI maturity said their AI initiatives remain in production for three years or more to ensure sustained impact and value, according to a survey by Gartner. This compares to only 20% in low-maturity organisations....
Crypto scams slam US consumers
Consumers in the world’s largest crypto market, the US, have lost more than $470-million in crypto scams in the first quarter of this year – a bigger loss than the next five payment methods combined. This is the revelation from the latest research by...
Fake refunds are draining cryptocurrency wallets
Kaspersky has detected new fraudulent websites targeting Ethereum users with false promises of crypto transaction fee (also known as gas fee) refunds. These fraudulent platforms trick users into sharing sensitive information, such as private keys, wallet credentials,...
Data wrangling comes of age
The global data wrangling market size is expected to reach $10,31-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market's growth is driven by the increase in data volume and velocity across...
Parker shares closest-ever fly-by of the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on 24 December 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 3,8-million miles above the surface of the Sun, the spacecraft hurtled through the solar atmosphere at a...
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BT and SAP tackle carbon emissions visibility
SAP and BT Group have announced a visionary new partnership to show how carbon accounting could be standardised by piloting the recently launched SAP Sustainability Data Exchange (SDX). SAP SDX enables BT Group to collect, trace and share carbon data across its own...
How AI is the disrupting the photography industry
During the last few years, nearly every industry around the world has been disrupted by the growth and trend of artificial intelligence (AI). By David Preston, MD of Canon South Africa The archetypal vision of mechanical robots coming to replace humans at their...
Dynamic pricing a potential gamechanger for insurers, customers
Auto insurance is leading the charge with the adoption of dynamic pricing, which entails developing policies that are more cost-effective for low-risk customers and using a different premium model for high-risk policyholders. By Ben Burger, commercial and new business...
Bridge African connectivity gaps with FWA solutions
Today, the global digital divide persists, with around 1-billion households without fixed broadband, and projections indicating that approximately 30% of households worldwide may still lack broadband connectivity by 2028, according to an Ericsson analysis. By Chafic...
Cyber threats an increasing danger for all organisations
The rise in cyber threats, the continuous advancement of digital transformation and tougher privacy regulations means that data management has become imperative. In the latest State of email security report, 72% of companies are expected to be affected in 2023 by a...
Vodacom launches hybrid coding boot camp for girls
As part of this year's #CodeLikeaGirl programme, Vodacom is launching a hybrid coding boot camp from 2-6 October 2023 for young women aged between 14 and 18 years old. The on-site training will be hosted at 19 Schools of Excellence across the country, with virtual...
Julius Sikhuza to lead aYo Holdings in SA
Julius Sikhuza has been named as CEO of aYo Intermediaries South Africa. aYo is an African Insurtech specialising in microinsurance solutions jointly owned by telecommunications giant MTN and insurance group Sanlam. The company launched in January 2017, and has 4.2...
Play Africa chatbot puts STEM resources into the hands of educators
Children's museum Play Africa has announced an update to their innovative educator resource chatbot on WhatsApp to make playful STEM lessons freely accessible to educators anywhere. Educators can now easily access Play Africa's free, easy-to-adapt playful STEM...
Trust, human connection key brand differentiators in the AI era
A changing world is shaking up customer expectations, putting pressure on brands to step up. Even amidst rising costs, customers seek engagement that goes beyond mere transactions -- specifically personalised experiences that match their evolving priorities. Zuko...
Africa needs to find solutions to its own problems
Africa, the second-largest continent and home to 1 billion people, has long captured the imagination of the world. Today, different thinkers, political and business leaders are preoccupied with a single question - how to help Africa's economy grow so it can trade with...
Business Analyst IT – KwaZulu-Natal Isipingo Beach
Business Analytics: Responsible for developing and managing a data warehouse for the business, including all ETL processes required to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting.Defining and delivering metrics, reporting platforms and analytical models.Work with...
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General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with the larger project objectives Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards Ensure accurate estimates on...
Senior XR/VR Developer
Are you a visionary technical leader ready to define the next generation of immersive experiences? We are seeking a Senior XR/VR Developer-a hands-on technical architect and strategic leader who will drive the development and deployment of high-impact Virtual and...
.Net Applications Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with the larger project objectives Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards Ensure accurate estimates on...
Senior XR/VR Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Are you a visionary technical leader ready to define the next generation of immersive experiences? We are seeking a Senior XR/VR Developer-a hands-on technical architect and strategic leader who will drive the development and deployment of high-impact Virtual and...
BI Specialist at Ntice Search
A leading grower, packer and exporter of premium citrus and table grapes in South Africa. With our head office in Tyger Valley and production units across the Western Cape, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver excellence. This new BI Specialist role at head...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a short-term (3 months) project.This role is based in Cape Town, 3 days onsite.The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for one or more large-sized projects of moderate to high complexity with a medium- to large-sized...
BI Specialist at Ntice Search – Western Cape Western Cape
A leading grower, packer and exporter of premium citrus and table grapes in South Africa. With our head office in Tyger Valley and production units across the Western Cape, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver excellence. This new BI Specialist role at head...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a short-term (3 months) project.This role is based in Cape Town, 3 days onsite.The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for one or more large-sized projects of moderate to high complexity with a medium- to large-sized...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
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