Seacom unveils new branding as it plans for Africa’s future
Kathy Gibson reports - Seacom, which pioneered Africa’s submarine cable boom 16 years ago, is planning a major new undersea network. Seacom 2.0, due to be completed by 2029, is designed to carry the data traffic that will be generated by Africa’s embrace of...
Cell C partners to offer Huawei Cloud
Kathy Gibson reports - Cell C Business has penned a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud to offer customers solutions built on the Huawei Cloud. Steven Chen, MD of Huawei Cloud South Africa, points out that Huawei has built 101 data centres globally - three of them...
Unsettled regulatory, legal environment emerge as top risks
Concerns regarding the unsettled regulatory and legal environment moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2025, according to a Gartner survey of enterprise risk leaders. The survey of 266 senior risk and assurance executives – taken in the...
PC market enters volatile 2025 on strong results
PC shipments during the first quarter of 2025 grew 4,9% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 63,2-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
BETI sees marginal improvement in March
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a slight recovery in March 2025. However, ongoing global uncertainty...
New Meta AI models available in SA
Meta’s new AI models, Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick, are now available in South Africa via WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and meta.ai. Built for high performance, the new models deliver faster, more factual and more conversational responses. South Africans can...
US legislation targets central Africa forex policy
On 25 March 2025, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” was brought before US Congress, seeking to suspend US support for International Monetary Fund (IMF) actions involving member states of the Central African Economic...
IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI
IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...
Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure
Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...
Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners
Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...
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SmartCIC launches in 32 African countries
SmartCIC, a global managed service provider, has expanded its fixed-line connectivity and field service solutions across 32 African countries. In addition to fixed-line connectivity, SmartCIC has launched satellite services connecting Africa's 54 countries. The...
All the MTN Business App of the Year winners
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Dell expands edge portfolio
Dell Technologies has introduced Project Frontier, which will deliver an edge operations software platform, integrated with Dell's edge portfolio, for customers to more securely manage and orchestrate edge applications and infrastructure for deployments at global...
Huawei wraps up Women in Tech digital skills training
Following a successful training series on cloud computing, Huawei has run the second and third parts of its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills training for women entrepreneurs, with sessions on Leadership Development and Digital Marketing. Vanashree Govender, Huawei's...
Mental health challenges in the workplace
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For payments, security is an ongoing priority
The McKinsey 2020 Digital Payments Consumer Survey found that digital payments continue to grow in adoption and relevance. Smart solutions that offer accessible and easy digital transactions are increasingly becoming essential to consumer stickiness and engagement....
Subscription and the future of e-commerce
There is no doubt that the pandemic provided explosive growth for e-commerce. With national lockdowns imposed, consumers worldwide turned to online shopping for convenience and accessibility. This e-commerce trend has only continued to accelerate to the point where...
Plan for a very different Black Friday this year
After betting the ranch on Black Friday 2021, local brands are taking a much more pragmatic approach to the retail holiday this year, choosing to play the long game with better planning and a more niched focus. But, with inflationary pressures and a much more wiley...
How to spot a crypto scam
Since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has gained significant traction in popularity over the years, with more and more people investing in the now many variations of digital currencies available such as Ethereum, Tether, Binance, and even Dogecoin. By...
Connected intelligence helps SA manufacturers transition to Industry 4.0
Agility is critical for South African manufacturers looking to modernise their environments. They need to embrace the concept of Industry 4.0 to leverage cloud-based technology and cyber-physical systems to operate the smart factory required in today's digital world....
Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Developer to design, develop, and maintain software systems, including integration projects, that enhance business efficiency and service delivery. This role includes mentoring junior developers and ensuring adherence to...
IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the alignment of strategies and services as the next IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will oversee high-impact, complex,...
Senior Oracle Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...
SAP Master Data Consultant (QM, PM, MM) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for precision and process excellence? We're on the lookout for a SAP Master Data Consultant to join our fast-growing team! This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge SAP systems and real-world...
IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the alignment of strategies and services as the next IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will oversee high-impact, complex,...
Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...
SAP Master Data Consultant (QM, PM, MM) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for precision and process excellence? We're on the lookout for a SAP Master Data Consultant to join our fast-growing team! This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge SAP systems and real-world...
Full Stack Java Developer
My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...
Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities)
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) to Join their teamLocation: Cape TownDescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role requires a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic...
IT Administrator
If you can confidently steer a critical role to maintain the smooth operation and security of IT infrastructure, this is your chance to make a real impact in a high-pressure environment at a leading national legal firm.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...
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