AMD and Nutanix partner on open and scalable enterprise AI
AMD and Nutanix have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform designed to power agentic AI applications everywhere. The partnership aligns silicon innovation, open runtime software and enterprise...
$1,5m available for Africa’s Business Heroes
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future....
Air cargo on the up in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...
inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field
Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...
Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn
Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...
The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...
Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...
Southern Africa’s critical minerals a global imperative for energy transition
A new report by the World Economic Forum highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. It identifies key financing gaps facing the region and showcases...
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New COO for Forge Academy & Labs
Forge Academy & Labs has announced leadership changes to bolster its growing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) training centre in Gauteng with the appointment Tariq Shurmah as its new chief operating officer. "Forge Academy's commitment to education impact in...
Redington expands into SA
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Redvine Networks collaborates with Lytn
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FICO, LigaData partner in Africa
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Customer touchpoints add insurance personalisation
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How should African companies approach fintech?
Whether you realise it or not, there's a good chance your company is using a financial technology (fintech) product. And even if by some slim chance it isn't, chances are it will be in the near future. That's as true in Africa as it is anywhere else in the world. In...
Navigate the complex landscape of sustainability
It's no longer a surprise to hear organisations pushing their ESG credentials, particularly around sustainability. It's become part of the corporate lexicon and so it should. In the aftermath of Cop26, keeping a 1,- degree increase in global warming within reach has...
Prevent conversations sucking up time and productivity
"Hey Steve, it's Thandi from Sales again. I wanted to follow up on that order I sent through last week. How close are we to fulfilling it? The client's starting to ask questions again." If you've worked in an office job for long enough, chances are you're familiar...
Business sector needs to get its compliance ducks in a row
South Africa is in a race against time to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations so that the period spent on the Financial Action Task Force's dreaded "greylist" is as limited as possible. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) -...
Backup alone is no longer enough
Data is everywhere, and the size and scale of data that now resides outside of a company's data centre and/or private cloud is massive. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa This includes critical data that organisations rely on for day-to-day...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2825
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2825 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Wibsey Dip
We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...
Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in partnering with business stakeholders to understand, document, and translate their data, reporting, and analytical needs into scalable, engineering-led solutions as the next Business Analyst (Data Engineering) sought by a reputable...
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Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...
Security Analyst (Cisco) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on network and firewall security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco networking, and general network security...
Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in partnering with business stakeholders to understand, document, and translate their data, reporting, and analytical needs into scalable, engineering-led solutions as the next Business Analyst (Data Engineering) sought by a reputable...
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