Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers
Sixty-one percent of Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...
Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...
Huawei goes green for smart warehouse
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has officially opened a green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg – the first of its kind in Africa. Will Meng, CEO of Huawei South Africa, explains that the smart warehouse, equipped with green power, is the central hub for Huawei in...
US blocks Nvidia AI chip sales in China
The US government has blocked Nvidia from selling some of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China – including a chip it engineering specifically to comply with a previous US injunction against providing top-end chips to China. In a new move believing to be...
Identity-based attacks lead the charge
In 2024, threat actors prioritised stealth and efficiency, leveraging simpler techniques rather than custom malware or zero-day vulnerabilities. Notably, identity-based attacks emerged as the dominant threat vector, while ransomware incidents increasingly exploited...
Tariffs push enterprise IT to cloud, AI-driven DX
The US administration’s tariff policies are reshaping global trade dynamics, triggering uncertainty across industries. For the IT services market, this means supply chain disruptions, delayed hardware projects, and cautious enterprise spending. However, amid...
NFC tags pose smartphone risks
More shoppers than ever are using their mobile phone’s electronic wallet as a contactless payment system when buying items, replacing credit cards or electronic ticket smart cards. Smartphones increasingly rely on near field communication (NFC) technology for...
Digitalisation, automation key to boosting air cargo efficiency
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is driving forward the agenda of digitalisation and automation in air cargo, calling for streamlined trade processes and smarter infrastructure to enhance global efficiency and competitiveness. This is the word from ACSA CEO Mpumi...
Data centre construction market to hit $456,5bn by 2030
The global data centre construction market size is anticipated to reach $456,5-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is fueled by the increasing demand for...
Cameras help to drive down crime in Hatfield
Vumacam, in conjunction with the Hatfield City Improvement District (CID) in Tshwane, has demonstrated significant steps towards bolstering community safety and security in the area since the partnership began in May 2024. During this time Vumacam has assumed full...
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comBOX adds unbreakable internet with SD-WAN Pro
Africa currently has the world’s third largest population of internet users by geographical location, but only a 43,2% penetration rate. Now multi-WAN Service Provider comBOX has added the SD-WAN Pro to its growing suite of products for customers looking for resilient...
Peach Payments founder an IESE 40under40 best entrepreneur for 2022
IESE Business School has announced that Peach Payments’ founder and CEO Rahul Jain has been named as one of the IESE 40under40 2022 award winners. The prestigious awards recognise the leading entrepreneurs and innovators under the age of 40 from within IESE´s global...
James Hickman appointed as Altron Karabina acting executive
James Hickman, formerly head of sales, solutioning and marketing, has been appointed as the new acting executive at Altron Karabina effective from 3 October, 2022. Hickman’s appointment follows the Altron Group’s recent announcement that Altron Karabina Managing...
Local mobile game makes maths fun to learn
For many South African learners, maths is a major stumbling block. A young Western Cape-based entrepreneur - Thobeka Nkabinde - is changing this, one equation at a time, with the WhatsApp-based eRank Play app. Her vision? To make maths fun to learn for all South...
Grocery retail trends to watch out for heading into 2023
As retailers head into 2023, the industry must face many challenges, such as keeping stores and warehouses staffed in what many fear is a foundational readjustment in the labour market. With the food industry constantly evolving, the future of grocery retail is at the...
Recover from cyberattacks in minutes – not days, weeks or months
As cyberattacks continue to rise, enterprise storage cyber resilience and data protection is essential for enterprises – it is a matter of when and not if an enterprise will suffer from a cyberattack. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat The...
Network resources need to be maximised for 5G commercial success
At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2022 (MBBF 2022), James Chen, president of the Global Sales Department of Huawei Carrier BG, delivered a keynote entitled "Making Strides Towards 5G Success". In his speech, Chen said: "We've seen fast progress in 5G. To fully...
Paratus Mozambique expands northward
Paratus Mozambique continues its expansion apace with the opening this month of a new office in Nampula. This coincides with the establishment of two new PoPs (points of presence) in the north of the country, which greatly extends the coverage connectivity for its...
XR investment will advance the tech ecosystem in Africa
The rise of extended reality (XR) is transforming the way people experience both the physical and virtual worlds, creating new possibilities in different spectrums of life. By Sherry Dzinoreva; public policy programs director: Africa, Middle East & Turkey at Meta...
Football fans get crypto, NFT experience
Visa has unveiled Visa Masters of Movement, a first-of its-kind hybrid experience featuring a pre-event NFT auction and immersive activation for fans at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The Visa Masters of Movement auction features digital art inspired by iconic goals from...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're hiring Feature Analysts in Cape Town, with two (2) contract roles available. These positions are ideal for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, and who want to contribute to agile product delivery in a growing...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Software Developer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Analysis, development and maintenance of integration solutions across TFG. Maintaining momentum on high priority initiatives. Building and enhancing integration capabilities that enable secure, scalable and maintainable data...
Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator
Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...
Software Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Analysis, development and maintenance of integration solutions across TFG. Maintaining momentum on high priority initiatives. Building and enhancing integration capabilities that enable secure, scalable and maintainable data...
Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein
Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...
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