SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....

Say goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death

Users around the world know and dread seeing what is universally known as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. But it may soon be a thing of the past. Announcing new Windows resiliency features, Micsosoft says the familiar blue screen will be replaced with this...

Edtech holds the key to better outcomes in Africa

Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of its 1,5-billion population under 30 years old – but, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98-million children are currently out-of-school. Meanwhile, another 72-million young people, aged from 15 to 24, are neither...

Emerging trends we can expect to see in 2025

Rapid technological innovation, shifting societal priorities, and a heightened focus on sustainability from businesses across all sectors are shaping the global landscape as we rapidly approach 2025. Some key trends that have become apparent include the rise of AI,...

Sanral awards R53bn of tenders in 2024

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders are spread as follows:   Region Number of tenders   Value...

Young South Africans are buying fewer houses

South Africans under the age of 35 years old are buying fewer houses than before - but they are paying more for them. Data from Lightstone shows that the decline in volumes is proportionately sharper than the overall fall in property purchases over the last six years....

R2bn funding positions Africa Data Centres for growth

Africa Data Centres has unlocked funding that will allow it to expand data centre capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. "This funding is a...

BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud in Mozambique

BCX has launched it Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud services, powered by Alibaba Cloud's technology, at MozTech in Mozambique. Jonas Bogoshi, CEO at BCX, comments: "The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and BCX allows us to bring the latest technologies through a...

Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments

Network International has extended its partnership with JP Morgan Payments to facilitate e-commerce transactions for South African customers. This will be accomplished by leveraging Payfast, Network's online payments solution, so JP Morgan Payments can strengthen its...

Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...

AI key to Africa and the future of work

Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...

Lack of AI skills slows innovation

There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...

AI both a security solution and a risk

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...

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Changing the fintech landscape

There is a new breed of agile, tech-driven start-ups that are fast changing the fintech landscape. Modern tech-savvy consumers are opting for financial service providers that can help them better understand their financial position and manage it accordingly across any...

Nagging Panda deals with late payers

If anyone understands the constrictions and damage late payments have on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and corporates alike, it's serial entrepreneur and TechZoo CEO Elan Lea. His latest five-year stretch in telecoms systems and debtors books has seen book...

AURA partners with OUTsurance

AURA, South Africa's on-demand armed and medical response platform, has partnered with OUTsurance to bolster the insurer's emergency services. By using the AURA technology, OUTsurance's policy holders can request immediate armed or medical response via the Help@OUT...

Westcon-Comstor wins Palo Alto Networks distribution for SADC

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has signed a distribution agreement with Palo Alto Networks to deliver its Next-Generation Security Platform across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. With the Palo Alto platform at play, organisations can...

First Distribution Teams with Nozomi Networks

First Distribution to distribute Nozomi Networks solutions as its preferred provider for OT and IoT cybersecurity and anomaly detection in sub-Saharan Africa. First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for Cybersecurity, Datacentre, Cloud, Surveillance,...

Evotel sponsors Tumelo Molloyi Sunshine Tour

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel is sponsoring 28-year old South African golfer, Tumelo Molloyi, for participation in the 2022 Sunshine Golf Tour, supporting the youngster's inspirational drive to become a leader in the golfing world. Molloyi turned pro in 2018 and...

Check Point achieves Common Criteria certification

Check Point Software has successfully completed a new Common Criteria (CC) certification. This achievement marks the important recognition of Check Point's ability to meet or exceed the security requirements of the 31 Nations who are members of the Common Criteria...

Post-Covid fraud trends to be aware of

The effects of Covid-19 may have done wonders for digital commerce and remittances, but the mass move to digital channels also opened doors for scammers to take advantage of unwary consumers. By Mark Mwongela Ngungi, sales development director: Africa at PayPal Most...

Saving lives and the role of the Health Information Exchange

Founded in 2018 by six of South Africa's leading hospital groups and medical scheme administrators, the CareConnect Health Information Exchange (HIE) is designed to help make a meaningful difference in healthcare outcomes. It is underpinned by the InterSystems...

Why a future skills gap analysis is necessary

In light of increasing technological advancements, employers must identify future skills in order to provide a flexible and agile workplace. A skills gap analysis can help you determine the most valuable skills for your company and establish a plan for staff...

Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...

Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Our client, a well-respected and successful Consulting house, is looking for an intermediate level Full Stack Developer to join their established team.As an integral member of their Development team, you will be proficient in both front and back-end coding and...

Junior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

Job Specification : Junior Kubernetes and Cloud EngineerCompany: Kapsch SA / Global Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | Centurion Position: Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer (Junior)Position OverviewAs a Junior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will...

Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client, a well-respected and successful Consulting house, is looking for an intermediate level Full Stack Developer to join their established team.As an integral member of their Development team, you will be proficient in both front and back-end coding and...

Junior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Job Specification : Junior Kubernetes and Cloud EngineerCompany: Kapsch SA / Global Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | Centurion Position: Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer (Junior)Position OverviewAs a Junior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will...

Business Analyst (Positions on All Levels) (CH1041)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Junior, Intermediate & Senior Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Oracle PL / SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Provide Technical Guidance and SupportOffer expertise and support to the product team, assisting with...

Service Desk Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Service Desk Engineer. Be the first point of contact for IT support, delivering swift and effective solutions that keep our operations running smoothly. If you're tech-savvy,...

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