The way forward for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury for Africa, but a necessity. Andre Wills, MD of Africa Analysis Team, tells delegates to the Ministerial Forum taking place on the sidelines of Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, that Africa has a...
Fibre enables the broadband economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...
Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch
At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...
Africans tend to misplace blame for climate change
Across 39 African countries, most of those who have heard of climate change place primary responsibility for addressing it on their government, while a further third saw ordinary citizens as most responsible, and very few placed responsibility on historical emitters....
Massive growth for semiconductor revenue
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $655,9-billion in 2024, up 21% from $542,1-billion in 2023, according to final results by Gartner. Nvidia climbed to the number one position, overtaking Samsung Electronics and Intel for the first time. “The position shift among...
5G IoT to grow at plus-50% CAGR
The global 5G IoT market size is expected to reach $89,42-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 50,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth can be ascribed to improved dependability, decreased latency, expanded capacity, and...
Cyberattacks ramp up in Africa
Between 2023 and 2024 African businesses were targeted by web threats, on-device threats, and attacks aiming to steal data, including spyware and password stealers. This is according to the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which also...
5th Gen AMD Epyc delivers Google Cloud performance
AMD has announced that the new Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. The latest additions to Google Cloud’s general-purpose and HPC-optimised VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency for...
Data centre cooling market set to boom
The global data centre cooling market size is estimated to reach $56,15-billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 16,4% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to witness substantial growth on account of the...
European companies to up security spend
According to the Worldwide Security Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European security spending is projected to grow by 11,8% year on year in 2025. Geopolitical developments, the intensification of cybercrime activity, and a tightening...
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OKI plans to go big in SA
OKI MEITA has announced strategic plans to grow the industrial and office printing solutions in the South African market through partnerships. "We are not only here to stay - we are here to grow. Along with our industry-leading partners, we believe in the ongoing...
The enterprise network and its role in supporting the CFO
In today's digital economy, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has historically always been well-acquainted with the enterprise network. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager South Africa After all, without a solid understanding of the network, how it operates, its...
Become a data-driven business using technology
Every organisation and industry is transforming. All are striving to move faster, become smarter with data and innovate more with technology. You've heard it everywhere, especially during the last few years: digital transformation is a must-have. By Mohammed Amin,...
Supply chains are final going green
Digital supply chain technologies - such as blockchain, big data, AI, advanced analytics, and security tools - are playing a significant role in achieving supply chain transparency and sustainability. And these technologies have become increasingly sophisticated. By...
Growing and developing leaders of the future
As the current captains of industry, today's C-suite should maintain a sharp focus on creating leaders of the future to ensure they can pass the corporate baton to those who can successfully navigate their organisation through the turbulent landscape ahead. With more...
VMware updates Anywhere Workspace
IT teams are dealing with a new set of challenges in today's hybrid work environment. Employees use more devices, access more applications across more clouds, and work from more locations than ever. This week at VMware Explore, VMware announced new capabilities across...
Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum
Africa is on the cusp of a broadband explosion but must address significant challenges to ensure that the continent and economic benefits that come with it. This was the consensus at the fourth Broadband Africa Forum, hosted by Informa Tech and supported by Huawei...
Lenovo partners with the Sharks
Lenovo has entered into a partnership with SA Rugby champion team, the Sharks. As the official laptop supplier to The Sharks, Lenovo will provide state-of-the-art laptops to the Sharks staff and management to ensure that the Sharks are able to perform at their peak...
Hytera, KZN Police Service roll out digital call handling system
The municipality of Ray Nkonyeni in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa is now using Hytera Communications' digital call handling system for the reporting and recording of crimes. The Hytera system replaces old-fashioned paper documents - and is already making...
Vodacom Business aims to keep Unisa students and staff connected
Vodacom Business has been appointed by the University of South Africa (Unisa) with immediate effect to provide future-ready digital solutions to students and staff of the institution as part of a two-year contract. These solutions will give Unisa students and staff...
Intermediate Software Developer
Join a mission-driven healthtech company making healthcare more accessible through smart digital solutions. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an Intermediate Software Developer eager to build impactful systems in a collaborative, high-performance team.This role...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer, someone with hands-on experience in modern web development technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms. This person will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable...
Intermediate Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Join a mission-driven healthtech company making healthcare more accessible through smart digital solutions. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an Intermediate Software Developer eager to build impactful systems in a collaborative, high-performance team.This role...
Full Stack Developer (Focus: Front End) (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Desired Skills: UI Angular 16+ HTML/CSS/JavaScript AWS/Azure Monitoring CI/CD Python SQL Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position
Data Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTIONA company is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to...
Web Developer (Frontend Focused) (CH1162) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
Telematics Developer (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a hands-on Python developer with a passion for turning data into powerful, real-time insights? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can prototype, build, and deploy tools that directly impact business and customer outcomes? Our client is...
Developer (Security & Automation) – Gauteng Turffontein
Developer (Security & Automation)Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a...
Senior PHP Developer (JHB Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:HONE your craft as an expert coder filling the role of the next Senior PHP Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Cloud-based SaaS platform. You will need at least 8-10 years suitable work experience including Modern PHP (7+), Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...
Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
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