Africa’s restless youth demand digitalisation
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa has a very youthful population – the median age is about 19 years – which is tech-savvy and keen to take part in the global digital revolution. But without connectivity, decent broadband penetration, and fit-for-purpose data centres this...
Why cybersecurity matters
Kathy Gibson reports – As digital transformation rolls out across Africa, cybersecurity is coming to the fore as an issue that affects all governments, organisations, and ciizens. Mondli Gungubele, deputy-minister of communications and digital technologies, tells...
IoT, HPC and cloud access driving digital twins growth
The global digital twins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,6% from $5-billion in 2019 to $154-billion by 2030, according to forecasts from GlobalData. Digital twins are increasingly transforming industries such as manufacturing,...
Enterprises double down on network security
Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...
Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill
Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...
Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?
As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
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Skilling our youth for a transformative future
In the month where we mark World Youth Skills Day, it is necessary to reflect on what we can do to reverse the unemployment trends across a continent that not only has the youngest population in the world, but also a wellspring of exciting untapped talent. By Lizelle...
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How to strengthen data security for Office 365
Amid an alarming rise in ransomware attempts and cloud data security breaches globally, it's important for businesses to reassess their data protection strategies for Microsoft Office 365. Despite Microsoft's robust and secure infrastructure, businesses must not...
Huawei, EACO sign MoU for digital participation in East Africa
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Leverage unified commerce for customer-centric retail success
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Optimum cloud adoption requires a considered approach
Globally, companies are adopting cloud computing at an unprecedented rate with an aim to achieve scalability, cost savings, agility, availability, and security. While these benefits are tempting, the path to effective cloud migration is fraught with challenges. This...
Why competitive African businesses take data seriously
We generate around 250-billion gigabytes of data daily, equivalent to filling 250-million 1Tb hard drives every 24 hours. And around 90% of the data that exists today was made in the last two years. According to Sithabile Technology Services (STS), this data helps...
Individual digital identity holds potential
The way we perceive business flourishing is undergoing a paradigm shift as digital identity and consumer consent redefine the dynamics of transactions. Shanaaz Trethewey, chief operating officer of Comcorp South Africa, emphasises the pivotal role of individuals'...
Merger creates tech-focused accountancy firm
South African professional services firm Ngubane Johannesburg is to merge with RSM South Africa, a member of a global assurance, tax and consulting services to middle market businesses. The combined business will be called RSM South Africa. With annual billings in...
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Senior Data Engineer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng
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