Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
Openserve debuts SA’s first FTTR
Kathy Gibson reports – Openserve has launched its fibre to the room (FTTR) offering in partnership with Huawei - the first to bring this service to the South African market. “We believe FTTR will enhance how our customers experience connectivity,” says Makgosi Mabaso,...
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...
Hubble helps precisely measure Uranus’s rotation rate
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has made new measurements of Uranus' interior rotation rate with a novel technique, achieving a level of accuracy 1 000 times greater than previous estimates. By analysing more than a...
New risks for employers amid hiring crisis
With South Africa’s unemployment rate exceeding 32% and expected to rise beyond 33% this year, there’s been an increase in fake qualifications, identity fraud, and financial misrepresentations in the hiring processes. At the same time, businesses, under pressure to...
Phishing kits make it easier for cybercriminals to steal your data
The cybersecurity threat posed by phishing attacks is growing more dangerous as cybercriminals increasingly rely on phishing kits — pre-made malicious packages that allow anyone with minimal technical knowledge to launch sophisticated data-stealing scams. Phishing...
SA consumers are still under pressure
South African consumers remain under financial pressure, spending less and even dipping into savings for everyday expenses. These are among the finding from the new SpendTrend25 report from Discovery Bank and Visa, the third annual collaborative report of South...
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Nutanix unveils new cloud bundles
Nutanix has announced the introduction of its New Cloud Bundles, building on its channel initiative for the commercial market segment launched in 2020. The next generation of bundles enable customers to standardise on Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) while offering...
NAPAfrica reaches 10-year anniversary
NAPAfrica, the continent's largest internet exchange point (IXP), celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. Established in 2012 and running from Teraco's Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban data centres, NAPAfrica is a neutral internet exchange. The IXP has...
African Telecommunications Union, African Union and Huawei jointly release “Africa IPv6 Development White Paper”
Cape Town, 7 November 2022 - The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), African Union (AU) and Huawei jointly released the “Africa IPv6 Development White Paper” today. This first regional Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) white paper on the African continent...
VMware helps enterprises connect and secure the distributed, multi-cloud edge
In order to stay competitive, enterprises are transforming their applications, adopting multi-cloud and SaaS, and enabling users to access these applications from the office, home or elsewhere. At VMware Explore in Barcelona yesterday, VMware unveiled its...
VMware Carbon Black XDR helps strengthen lateral security
VMware has launched VMware Carbon Black XDR, which extends VMware's network visibility and detection to VMware Carbon Black Enterprise EDR, significantly improving threat detection and prevention across endpoints and networks. The new XDR solution greatly enhances...
How online SMEs can manage Black Friday logistics
For online retailers, Black Friday is one of the biggest business opportunities of the year. But without the right logistics in place, it could turn into a major business headache and customer deterrent. "No matter how stable your site is and how good your specials...
RocketNet CEO calls for lower fibre costs for pensioners
South African Internet Service Provider (ISP) RocketNet is calling for reduced fibre internet costs for pensioners in South Africa. In a continuous drive to lower barriers to entry for fibre internet connection, Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, is calling for Fibre...
SA gets access to Accelerit’s uncapped fibre
Accelerit's fibre to the kerb solution, on Vuma's fibre network, is making connectivity more accessible to South Africans. At a month-to-month offering of R453 per month for the first three months on a 50Mbps upload/download uncapped fibre connection (R843 for 100Mbps...
Teraco announces regional interconnection with Google Equiano cable
Teraco is now an integral connectivity and interconnection point for Google's Equiano subsea cable. Equiano starts in Europe and runs along the West Coast of Africa, between Lisbon in Portugal and Cape Town in South Africa, with branching units along the way that can...
Paratus, Meta sign fibre deal for Zambian towns
Paratus Zambia and Meta have announced an investment to build a 900 km open access metro fibre networks in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in 10 Zambian cities and towns. Paratus Zambia will own, build, and operate the network...
Senior Business Analyst (CH1161) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...
Salesforce Solutions Architect
Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures and solution roadmaps.Translate business requirements into technical designs.Oversee configuration, custom development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce), and integrations (APIs, Mulesoft).Manage data modeling, migration, and...
Intermediate C# Developer at Ntice Search
We're looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our fast-paced, Agile team and help shape the future of digital healthcare. With our client, your code won't just sit on a server - it'll power thousands of real-world medical transactions every day, freeing...
Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them in on a Indipendent contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the...
Salesforce Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures and solution roadmaps.Translate business requirements into technical designs.Oversee configuration, custom development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce), and integrations (APIs, Mulesoft).Manage data modeling, migration, and...
Intermediate C# Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We're looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our fast-paced, Agile team and help shape the future of digital healthcare. With our client, your code won't just sit on a server - it'll power thousands of real-world medical transactions every day, freeing...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Kuils River NU
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Telematics Developer (George)
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Developer (Security & Automation)
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...
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