Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI-powered warehouses drive supply chain productivity, accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer experimental tools but core drivers of productivity, accuracy and workforce evolution in the warehouses powering today’s global supply chains. As retailers brace for the annual surge of Black Friday...

Follow Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride live

The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live, and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2 500km journey in real-time. Britehouse, which built the Tour de France operations app, has created a...

xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks

xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...

IIoT market set to boom

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...

As telecoms and IT grow, so does the cybercrime threat

There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent...

At 160, the ITU is still relevant

This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...

Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach

Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...

Vodacom releases reviewed annual results

Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...

Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory

The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...

Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

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RMB establishes a US presence

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is now operating from a New York based representative office, to facilitate greater US business flows into the African continent. RMB's parent, FirstRand Bank, has received all necessary approvals from the United States Federal Reserve Board...

Tips to make tomorrow a Safer Internet Day

Kaspersky research shows that during 2022, 15% of Internet user computers worldwide experienced at least one malware-class attack. Throughout last year, 32,5% of users in South Africa were affected by online threats, compared to 40% in Kenya and 35,8% in Nigeria. The...

Power crisis threatens Internet access in SA

The ongoing power crisis is starting to threaten one of the fundamental drivers of South Africa's digital economy: Internet access. By Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA) That's because one of the biggest unforeseen...

InfoFlow upgrades to Informatica Platinum Enterprise Partner

InfoFlow has upgraded its Informatica Platinum Partner status to that of Platinum Enterprise Partner. Previously the only Platinum Reseller Partner in Southern Africa, InfoFlow has expanded its team's services and implementation expertise to enhance its capabilities...

HealthCloud joins Alula Technologies Group

ROX Equity Partners, a UK based private equity company, has acquired the innovative health data technology platform HealthCloud. HealthCloud, which provides universal healthcare data interoperability and intelligence, will be integrated into the Alula Technologies...

Tech Wise is Bitdefender Distributor of the Year

Tech Wise Solutions has been named as the Bitdefender Distributor of the Year. "Accepting this award on behalf of the team is a great privilege" says Peter Kohlöffel, director of Tech Wise Solutions. " Following an internal restructure of the company, 2022 saw the...

Lulalend secures $35m to scale its business

Lulalend has finalised a transformational $35-million (R600-million) Series B funding round and will use the capital to scale its business to address South Africa's enduring SME credit gap - estimated to be more than $20-billion per year, according to the...

Why it is important to create strong and unique passwords

Cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming alarmingly common. Most attacks and breaches have one thing in common: victims were using weak passwords. In a digital world, it is more important than ever to ensure your online accounts are protected by strong and secure...

Digital Resilience Insight opens its doors

A newly-formed company, Digital Resilience Insight, will bring Steven Ambrose and his team of Splunk Elite partners and data security solution providers together with Digital Solutions Group (DSG). “The partnership with DSG is a strategic fit that will benefit both...

How to ensure data in the cloud is stored safely

Passwords have been the last line of defence for digital accounts and applications for some time, but recent password manager breaches indicate that even this long-trusted method of securing accounts is vulnerable. With user credentials selling at a premium on the...

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...

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...

Cybersecurity Engineer (3 year contract)

Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will develop security policies and...

Intermediate .NET Developer

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 3+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Senior BI Developer

Role:Our client is seeking a full-time Senior BI Developer with strong business intelligence and data engineering expertise to join the company dynamic and growing Data Science team. Key Responsibilities:As part of the company Data Science team, you will report...

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