Europe stands united in data centre race
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...
What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?
With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...
Are SA companies creating value?
A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “2025 Value Creators: After a Decade of Growth, What's Next?”, provides insights into the global equity capital markets and corporate value creation, including a look at companies in South Africa. The report, which has...
Massive sales, profit growth for Nvidia
Nvidia has reported massive growth for the most recent quarter, with sales up 69% from the comparative period last year to $44,1-billion. Net income was up 26% to $18.78 billion. On 9 April 2025, Nvidia was informed by the US government that a license is required for...
Historic achievement for UP graduate
Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli, just 17 years old, has graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria, making her one of the youngest graduates in the university’s history. Originally from Rosettenville in Johannesburg, Ntuli demonstrated an...
Malware targeting fintech, online trading uncovered
Kaspersky has revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT, a new and sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide, including in the UAE, Egypt, Turkiye and South Africa. Distributed via Skype and...
Ecobank wins Best Bank award
Ecobank has been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo were also named as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group, says: “Driving intra-African...
Take-home pay slows again in April
The average nominal take-home pay in April 2025 recorded a second consecutive month of moderation, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which reflects data from approximately 3,8-million salary earners. With economic headwinds mounting and...
Technology critical for African agriculture’s future
Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...
AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth
The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...
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Social engineering attacks to the fore this tax season
As South Africans start to file their tax returns from 7 July, cybercriminals are getting ready too. By Aamir Lakhani, senior security strategist at Fortinet Tax-return time is open season for cybercrime, and it's likely to be worse this year because so many people...
Rethinking IP in a digital world
Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that are the result of human creativity such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. And, as we move into an increasingly digital world where the concept...
How to make generative AI boring – and productive
As South African companies increasingly explore generative AI projects, they may well find productive applications of the technology are less exciting than the hype suggests. By Kumi Chetty, acting solutions lead at HPE South Africa Recently, the situation around...
Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?
Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...
Customer-centricity today: personal, relevant, always evolving
For years, the slogan "the customer is always right" has motivated businesses across the board to prioritise customer satisfaction as an operational imperative. And as consumers become savvier - largely thanks to digital tools that allow easy access to information and...
Huawei Cloud launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services
During his keynote speech on 7 July, at the opening of Huawei Developer Conference — HDC.Cloud 2023, Zhang Ping'an, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of Huawei Cloud Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. Guided by its...
The ideal ECM unlocks the potential for business success
In the fast-paced digital age, modern organisations are constantly searching for ways to optimise their operations and gain a competitive edge. One tool that has emerged as a vital asset is the enterprise content management (ECM) system. "With its ability to...
Organisations turn to Zero Trust to modernise cybersecurity programmes
Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated....
Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft
Commvault and Microsoft have announced the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings driven by Commvault and Microsoft's joint solutions for securing and protecting over 1-million terabytes - or 1 Exabyte - of...
Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations
Coinciding with Xero Day 2023 - the day of Xero's founding 17 years ago - Xero yesterday (6 July) announced a new global small business fund with more than R8-million in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally. The Xero Beautiful...
IT Support Engineer – On site (Education Sector) – Remote Remote
Senior IT Support Engineer – On-Site (Education Sector) position available in Sandton - available to start immediatelyCandidate must me available immediately for contract.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily on-site IT support across the school campus.Manage and...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
QA Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
QA Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...
Junior Software Tester (CH1167)
Our client, in the financial services industry, is expanding their software development team and is currently recruiting a Junior Software Tester to join the team in the Pretoria office.This position is suited for someone with less experience who is eager to grow in...
Junior Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a Junior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
Software Engineer (Python and C++) – Somerset West
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