What’s needed to develop AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...
The broadband imperative for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...
MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair
The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...
Advanced Triada trojan found on counterfeit smartphones
Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorised retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected and grants attackers’ full control...
At 60, Altron pivots to focus on platforms, services
As it marks 60 years since its founding, South African electronics giant Altron is looking forward to the next 60 with a fresh focus. Born during the rapid industrialisation boom of the 1960s, Altron has successfully reinvented itself several times in the decades...
Economic concerns send CEO confidence plummeting
Merchantec Capital’s latest CEO Confidence Index recorded a sharp decline from 53.9 points in Q4 2024 to 45.2 points this quarter, marking a substantial dip in sentiment among business leaders, reflecting growing concern over economic growth, industry stability, and...
Global GenAI spend to hit $644bn this year
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI's capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept (POC)...
Cybercriminals target Africa’s $832bn mobile money boom
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet this digital frontier has also attracted a surge in sophisticated fraud, threatening to undermine the very foundations of this...
Africa Energy Bank gains momentum
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), representing 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) members to initiate the bank's operations. This...
Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators now available on IBM Cloud
At Intel Vision 2025, IBM announced the availability of Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud. The offering delivers Intel Gaudi 3 in a public cloud environment for production workloads. Through this collaboration, IBM Cloud aims to help clients more...
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Leave nothing to chance when it comes to data management and data protection
Data management has traditionally not been high on the priority list for South African organisations, often seen as an afterthought and a grudge purchase. By Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMPSA) As the threat...
BCX, Alibaba Cloud forge partnership
BCX and Alibaba Cloud have formed a partnership to bring the best-in-class cloud technologies to local businesses in South Africa to drive local digitalisation. The two parties signed an exclusive distribution contract today to grant BCX exclusive rights and authority...
Loadshedding and its impact on gate motors
Electric gate motors in homes, complexes and business parks are being compromised by the frequency of load shedding. Gate motors using a lead acid battery, which is the most common gate motor battery in South Africa, are not capable of being completely discharged and...
Understanding cybersecurity in the post-pandemic era
Prior to the Covid pandemic, employees would access data from within the office environment through a secure, centralised on-premises network. By Ian Engelbrecht, system engineering manager at Veeam Africa As remote and hybrid work became the norm, the attack surface...
Rebooked app offers students relief from high book prices
For thousands of local university students, financial challenges become hard choices when they need to buy expensive textbooks. Sacrifices, including food, must be made to get the specialised textbooks needed to continue studying. For a student from Molteno in the...
Technology Education Day: teaching younger generations about cybersecurity
Technology Education Day (today, 23 September) assumes more significance than ever as so much course work and classroom teaching relies on digital platforms. No matter what field of study they choose, be it engineering or business, there is no way students can...
Investing in software development skills a strategic imperative
Rather than being concentrated in certain industries, coding is crucial across the economy, writes Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. The highest unemployment rate in the world, where almost three in five youth are unemployed, and a crippling skills shortage -...
Balance is key in breaking down the gender gap
The fact that there is a gender gap problem at an international level is by now well-known and unfortunately too often accepted. By Kate Mollett, senior regional director at Commvault, Africa Specifically, in South Africa, according to a recent statement by UASA, it...
Data-driven agriculture helps to improve operations
Industries across the board are increasingly taking a data-driven approach to drive efficiency and proactivity. With the proliferation of affordable monitoring devices and connectivity, they are using this data to enhance decision-making and overall operations....
Manage cybersecurity in a risk-averse world
In its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report for 2021, Interpol found that at a conservative estimate, cyberattacks are costing the country about R2,2-billion annually. Research by anti-virus provider Kaspersky also found that ransomware attacks in South Africa...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Data / Reporting Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
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