Fibre enables the broadband economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...
Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
AFSUG introduces masterclasses, collaboration forum at Saphila 2025
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) will add technical masterclasses at this year’s Saphila 2025, taking place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City. In a first for the event, which is set to be AFSUG’s largest ever, the masterclasses will offer delegates high-value,...
Red Hat, AMD strengthen strategic collaboration
Red Hat and AMD have announced a strategic collaboration to propel AI capabilities and optimise virtualised infrastructure. With this deepened alliance, Red Hat and AMD will expand customer choice across the hybrid cloud, from deploying optimised, efficient AI models...
Thousands of ICT jobs in SA are going unfilled
South Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but not fast enough to keep up with the country’s pressing need for jobs. New research by Collective X shows that, while employers need digital skills, too many junior roles are going unfilled. This highlights a critical...
Malatsi defends equity equivalence policy direction
Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies, has refuted suggestions that the policy direction he gazetted on Friday (23 May 2025) was a direct result of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s White House meeting. “There is no conspiracy on our part; no...
SA users under threat from leaked cookies
South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries. According to NordVPN, 546-million cookies linked to South African users have been found on the dark web. Although cookies are commonly seen as...
Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping
The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...
Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn
The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...
AR/VR spend reaches $8,4bn by 2029
According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), EMEA augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2029, reflecting 16% five-year compound annual growth...
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HPE helps to reduce IT carbon footprint
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has previewed a sustainability dashboard on the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform and a portfolio of sustainability services. The offerings, which span technology, services, financing, and asset upcycling programmes, are designed to...
Africa has technology, innovation to achieve zero hunger
Africa has the necessary partnerships and technologies to eradicate hunger, says African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina. What is needed is action including robust financing, Adesina said this week at the 8th Africa Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW)...
TCS in generative AI partnership with Google Cloud
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud and the launch of its new offering, TCS Generative AI, which leverages Google Cloud's generative AI services, to design and deploy custom-tailored business solutions. TCS has...
The impact of resource management and managed IT resourcing
As the name suggests, resource management entails making the best use of a company's available resources to achieve organisational goals. Without this in place, businesses will struggle to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace that relies increasingly...
What the last mile of loadshedding really means
With a Stage 16 draft in place, and stage eight loadshedding almost put into practice, it's important that individuals and organisations get ready for what might happen if the lights go out. The National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association recently issued a...
Fill in the gaps to secure the future of work
Hybrid working environments remain a source of resilience and flexibility for companies - however, they pose a minefield of risk for the cybercrime and the cyber security industry. When done right - with all necessary guard points established - hybrid work really...
The rands and sense of learnerships
Black Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is only effective in meeting its goals if the transformative ethos of the legislation is embraced. This is according to Rajan Naidoo, the director of EduPower Skills Academy, who says: "If B-BBEE is approached with a...
Will AI chatbots help fight cyberscams?
Kaspersky experts have conducted research studying ChatGPT phishing links detection capability. While ChatGPT had previously demonstrated the ability to create phishing emails and write malware, its effectiveness in detecting malicious links was limited. The study...
SAP recognises top partners
SAP announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards, which recognise the insight, expertise and value that partner organisations deliver to companies using SAP technologies to run core business processes. The winning partner organisations include...
King Committee keeps an eye on changing landscape
Much has changed since King IV came into effect on 1 April 2017 but Ansie Ramalho, chair of the King Committee, says its principles and practices are expressed at a sufficiently high level of generality to empower boards to apply them in the current circumstances....
Junior Software Tester (CH1167) – Gauteng Arcadia
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 – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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 – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:An innovative automation company is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their Software Tools team. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative software development team responsible for creating...
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...
Data Engineer/ BI Developer
Our client is eagerly seeking a Data Engineer/ BI Developer to join their team! Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree - BSC / BTech/DiplomaMinimum of 5 years' relevant experiencePower BI, SQL, Python, AzureShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Software Engineer (Java, Python, Javascript/Typescript/Node.js) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to push the boundaries of energy and mobility solutions? We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Digital Energy & Mobility Solutions team. This isn't just about coding, it's about designing resilient, cloud-native systems that power the future of...
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...
Data Engineer/ BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is eagerly seeking a Data Engineer/ BI Developer to join their team! Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree - BSC / BTech/DiplomaMinimum of 5 years' relevant experiencePower BI, SQL, Python, AzureShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
Software Engineer (Java, Python, Javascript/Typescript/Node.js) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to push the boundaries of energy and mobility solutions? We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Digital Energy & Mobility Solutions team. This isn't just about coding, it's about designing resilient, cloud-native systems that power the future of...
Business Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing a Business Analyst (LISP) to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / Contract / Hybrid INVESTMENT AND POLICY ADMINISTRATION PLATFORMPROGRAMMEBusiness Analyst - LISP JOB SUMMARYWe are...
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