WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...
MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise
South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...
Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI
This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...
SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...
Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...
Tech industry struggles to meet net zero targets
In 2024, the average global temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time - and companies around the world are being urged to speed up their net zero efforts to curtail the impact of worsening climate conditions....
GPUs key to high performance computing
The use of graphics processing units (GPUs) within high performance computing (HPC) has been increasingly adopted since the introduction of generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs), together with advanced memory, storage, networking, and cooling...
IT services on the rebound as AI expertise becomes a top priority
In 2025, the value of the top 25 IT services brands has reached $163-billion - with 15 of them increasing their brand values - according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. This growth is driven by more favourable market conditions,...
Crypto exploits account for 40% of blockchain heists
Despite regulatory efforts and significant improvements in blockchain tracking technology, crypto-related crime remains a billion-dollar industry. Although the number of reported crypto cries dropped, crypto criminals have stolen over $1,71-billion in 2024 alone,...
World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’
World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme for 2025-2027 Is ‘United by Unique’, calling...
More News Today
Liquid, Microsoft to connect 20m underserved Africans
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a new collaboration to deliver internet access to 20-million underserved people in Africa by the end of 2025, with Microsoft. Working together through Microsoft's Airband initiative, the new collaboration will initially...
PartServe upgrades online repair tracking
IT repair and parts distributor PartServe has implemented automation to enhance its customer services around web-based repair tracking. The company has revamped its website and introduced several improvements to streamline its processes and improve the overall...
Operators report success in 5G deployment
The achievements made by 5G in its first three years are equivalent to those that 4G made in its first five years, and leading operators are already celebrating the success of the first round of 5G development, which has instilled a sense of certainty and confidence...
Comsol, Ericsson partner on digital transformation in SA mining
Ericsson has signed a reseller agreement with Comsol at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona to provide the Ericsson Private 5G solution that will enable Comsol to expand its enterprise business within South Africa's mining industry. With Ericsson's high-end...
Applications open for 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition
The "Africa's Business Heroes" (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has launched its fifth annual edition and now calls for participation from Africa's entrepreneurial talent. Zahra...
Kaspersky buys into container security solutions developer Ximi Pro
Kaspersky has acquired 49% of Ximi Pro, a subsidiary of Ximi Lab that develops Tron, a comprehensive solution for the protection of software container infrastructures. The acquisition will allow the company to develop an offering that would provide full-fledged...
Embrace UCX to improve customer engagement
Modern consumers have become accustomed to communicating with brands over their preferred communication channels, whether this is chat, voice or other virtual experiences, meaning that offering a Unified Customer Experience (UCX) is key for businesses to build...
Engineering promotes sustainable development, empowers communities
The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development tomorrow (4 March) has an impact on how engineering is perceived. This is the word from Elana Forbes, a structural engineer at infrastructure firm AECOM, who says: "It is extremely important to increase awareness...
Modernising and regulating the SA payments industry
In the second half of 2022, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced it has its sights set on stricter regulations for the South African payments ecosystem "to ensure financial stability in a world of increasingly innovative and disruptive technology". Though...
AI tools SMEs need to know about
ChatGPT is the word on the street at the moment, and receiving an incredible amount of attention and hype. It's the latest in a series of AI tools, or AI-driven services, that are steadily working their way into mainstream life. "Most people use AI every day without...
Senior Angular Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their dynamic and collaborative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of their enterprise-level insurance software...
Talent Analyst (6 month FTC) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsibilities: Drive Cultural Transformation: Implement and analyze culture surveys to identify systemic trends and partner with senior leaders to develop interventions that foster a high-performance, high-trust environment.Champion Talent Intelligence: Utilize...
Business Analyst (SAP Integrations and Best of Breed) – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join their team and lead the integration of SAP and third-party applications. This role is essential in enabling seamless operations, analytics, and mobility across the company enterprise...
IT Learnership at Geeks4learning
Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...
Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Systems Developer Analyst
Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...
Business Analyst (Finance /COPA)
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....
IT Learnership at Geeks4learning – Gauteng Gauteng
Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...
Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Systems Developer Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...
View more career listings on our Careers Section