Intel debuts faster hybrid AI models
At CES Las Vegas in January, Intel launched Intel AI Assistant Builder (formerly SuperBuilder) – a free software stack available to anyone with an Intel-based AI PC. Once downloaded and installed, Intel AI Assistant Builder doesn’t require an Internet connection to...
M2M/IoT connections in APAC to hit 1,3bn in 2030
The total number of Machine-to-Machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,1% from 2025 to 2030 and reach 1,3-billion by the end of 2030 - mainly...
MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair
The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...
Advanced Triada trojan found on counterfeit smartphones
Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorised retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected and grants attackers’ full control...
At 60, Altron pivots to focus on platforms, services
As it marks 60 years since its founding, South African electronics giant Altron is looking forward to the next 60 with a fresh focus. Born during the rapid industrialisation boom of the 1960s, Altron has successfully reinvented itself several times in the decades...
Economic concerns send CEO confidence plummeting
Merchantec Capital’s latest CEO Confidence Index recorded a sharp decline from 53.9 points in Q4 2024 to 45.2 points this quarter, marking a substantial dip in sentiment among business leaders, reflecting growing concern over economic growth, industry stability, and...
Global GenAI spend to hit $644bn this year
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI's capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept (POC)...
Cybercriminals target Africa’s $832bn mobile money boom
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet this digital frontier has also attracted a surge in sophisticated fraud, threatening to undermine the very foundations of this...
Africa Energy Bank gains momentum
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), representing 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) members to initiate the bank's operations. This...
Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators now available on IBM Cloud
At Intel Vision 2025, IBM announced the availability of Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud. The offering delivers Intel Gaudi 3 in a public cloud environment for production workloads. Through this collaboration, IBM Cloud aims to help clients more...
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How to become more sustainable in the digital world
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Businesses and employees at odds over workplace productivity
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How to give your retail store a competitive edge
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Things to keep in mind about insurtech APIs
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Customer convenience is now king
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Can virtual BPO operations remedy the jobs crisis?
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Data management must be top of mind for modern enterprises
Despite data being labelled as the “new gold” of the digital era, many organisations fail to harness its value and still have data that goes unused, often because it is inaccessible, siloed or lost. By Kate Mollett, senior director at Commvault Africa This wastes...
Environmentally friendly battery recycling for SA on the cards
A US business and a South African investment business have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture to build and operate two environmentally sustainable battery recycling facilities in South Africa. Through the joint venture, the companies aim to bring radical...
What to expect from AI in the new year
Enthusiasm for self-driving cars has waned and automakers are rethinking or exiting their robo-taxi plans. By Scott Zoldi, chief analytics officer at FICO This is just one sign that we are in the middle of the Great Correction in AI — a period when wild ambitions and...
Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...
AWS Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
RequirementsWe are looking for an experience AWS Data Engineer to join our team.Responsibilities: Data Management and API integration. Experience in handling data management requirements, integration platforms, and have expertise with APIs. Design and implement e data...
Mid-Senior Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an exciting project role as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Analyst is sought by an established Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem to fill a 6-month renewable contract. The project will entail creating analytics...
Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Primrose
We are looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide End User Computer Support for users of our client, Africa's biggest sugar producer, with extensive business operations in six African countries, manufacturing sugar and downstream products from cane supplied by...
Senior Web Developer
A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Senior Data Engineer (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a reputable Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, has an exciting 6-month renewable contract project-based role for an experienced Senior Data Engineer. The project entails building an enterprise data platform...
Systems Analyst
Closing Date: 20 August 2025 DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Minimum Experience and Education: BSc or BTech in computer science or equivalentTOGAF...
Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
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