How earth observation can aid public health
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Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming
After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...
Nvidia Blackwell boosts water cooling efficiency
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Vertiv, iGenius, Nvidia to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer
Vertiv is collaborating with Nvidia and iGenius to deploy Colosseum, one of the world’s largest Nvidia DGX AI supercomputers with Nvidia Grace Blackwell Superchips. Set to deploy in 2025 in Italy, Colosseum will be a first-of-its-kind sovereign AI data centre for...
African Space Agency launches in Cairo
The African Space Agency (AfSA) has officially launched. AfSA is the second regional space agency after the European Space Agency (ESA) and has been in development since 2015, with the African Union Commission adopting an African space policy and strategy in 2016....
WAPAloza 2025 spotlights ‘wireless without limits’
The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) announces that its WAPAloza event for the wireless, fibre and satellite connectivity ecosystem is schedule to take place on 23 to 25 June at the Misty Hills Hotel and Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg....
Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education
The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction
Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...
Google continues positive momentum in team collaboration
As part of Google Cloud Next ’25, Google has explored enhancements coming to Google Workspace, its team collaboration platform. The enhancements are fueled by Gemini, Google’s most capable set of large language models (LLMs) ever. They incorporate both generative AI...
Large-scale credential theft escalates
Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...
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Temporary employment services support the growth of e-commerce
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Absa notches up African win
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Gain a clear line of dight with data lineage
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Are software licenses a cost centre or cost benefit?
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Transforming into a cyber resilient organisation
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We are seeking a Technical Business Analysts to join a high-impact project team. You'll play a key role in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements, defining user stories, and ensuring solutions meet business objectives. This role demands experience...
Master Data Administrator
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Network Engineer (Tier 2) – Gauteng Roodepoort
Tier 2 Network Engineer with a background in managed services, skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls.Please note this is not a hybrid working role. International working hours: 9.30am -...
Network Engineer – Gauteng Turffontein
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