Teraco, NAPAfrica accelerate the continent’s digital transformation
Teraco has introduced a new API for its Africa Cloud Exchange (ACX) enabling partners to automate cloud connectivity and enhance hybrid and multi-cloud performance across Africa. At the same time, NAPAfrica has reached a major milestone of 6Tbps of traffic and 680...
Cassava doubles down on AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – Cassava is using the first batch of 12 000 Nvidia GPUs it has secured to build the first of five African AI factories in Cape Town. This week, the group has also been appointed as Africa’s first preferred Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), adding to...
The future of banking is intelligent – but riskier than ever
As financial institutions worldwide confront intensifying economic volatility, explosive tech acceleration, and the rise of digital rivals they face an existential squeeze - and they must act now or risk irrelevance in an AI-accelerated future, warns new research on...
Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa
Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...
UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics
In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...
PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month
The seasonally adjusted ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, marking a seventh consecutive month in contractionary territory and suggesting ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, despite some tentative signs of recovery...
Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...
Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...
Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise
AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...
How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...
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Payment platform lessons from Black Friday
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Mitigate cash-related risks as load shedding hampers digital payments
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Why businesses should look at fixed microwave connectivity
While fibre might be the preferred form of internet connectivity for businesses, getting connected is easier said than done. By Nikita Appelman, product manager: wireless at Vox Telecoms Fibre installations can take months, or a business might be located in an area...
Huawei Eco-Connect Sub-Saharan Africa 2023 to highlight innovations in optical, storage and datacom tech
Huawei Eco Connect Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, which is set to take place on 6 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, will feature leading experts to discuss the latest innovations in optical, storage, and datacom technologies. The conference, which is Huawei’s flagship...
NTT adds innovation to Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
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Commercial Analyst – Mpumalanga Delmas
?? Commercial Analyst - Delmas | R25K ?? We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Delmas. If you're sharp with numbers, love turning data into insights, and thrive in a fast-paced environment - this could be for you! What you'll do:?? Analyse...
Senior IT Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...
Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
Project Manager Opportunity! Fixed-Term (12 month contract) | Market Related Job Purpose:To manage the organisational projects using current Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery...
CRM Analyst (HubSpot) (George Onsite) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal part in reducing call centre reliance and driving sustainable online growth by using data-led decision-making and marketing automation to enable seamless customer journeys as the next CRM Analyst wanted by one of South Africa's...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
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Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Cloud DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Cloud and DevOps? We're looking for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineer (E1) to join our Digital team. This is a hands-on, entry-to-mid level role ideal for someone with a solid understanding of IT infrastructure,...
Senior Systems Administrator
Department: IT Infrastructure and SupportReports To: IT Operations ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Cloud DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Cloud and DevOps? We're looking for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineer (E1) to join our Digital team. This is a hands-on, entry-to-mid level role ideal for someone with a solid understanding of IT infrastructure,...
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