Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%

Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...

Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace

South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...

These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders

As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...

AI features big in African businesses’ plans

New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...

Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges

Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...

Satellite-to-phone voice call trialled in Vryburg

As part of our work to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global yesterday (27 March 2025) carried out a successful technical trial of what it believes to be...

Unlock the value of connected factory workers

Human-centric strategies will be critical in achieving the full value realisation from connected factory worker initiatives, according to Gartner. By assessing these initiatives at three levels of value, manufacturing strategy leaders can develop a framework to...

AI permeates team collaboration, communications platforms

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an oversized role on collaboration and communications platforms, according to GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal analyst: enterprise technology and services at GlobalData, comments: “The Covid-19 pandemic drove the...

Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks

Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...

AI could be used to secretly juggle multiple jobs

By 2028, 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their...

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Huawei SA recognised for public sector innovation

Huawei South Africa has won the Digital Innovator Award at The State IT Agency's (SITA) Digital Public Service Awards ceremony, which took place this week in Durban. The event was attended by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane of South...

Sage picks 4Sight for Microsoft Azure migration

Sage has appointed 4Sight Holdings as official Strategic Hosting Provider under their Sage Partner Cloud program, both for South Africa and MEA to assist customers across Africa with their migration to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. 4Sight received the...

Identity proofing allows easy virtual ID checks, but exercise caution

The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal - some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and security and...

The mobile malware landscape in 2022

Cyberattacks are increasing in number all the time, writes Pankaj Bhula, EMEA regional director: Africa at Check Point. Indeed, our 2022 Mid-Year Report revealed a 42% global year-on-year increase in attacks and according to the World Economic Forum's 2022 Global Risk...

Digital and tech skills needs to be included at all levels of education

Education is, without a doubt, a fundamental human right. And today, digitalisation enables us to improve education and provide equal access to all. But where do we even begin? In a world where everything is online and any business that isn't online is losing money,...

Foster business resiliency success for the next normal

Organisations must modernise cybersecurity and skills development to meet the demands of a dynamic environment, writes Bradley Pulford, vice-president and MD of HP Inc Africa As the saying goes, 'Change before you have to.' While we eagerly await more stability...

State’s developmental role puts procurement at centre of economy

Following years of economic hardship caused largely by the pandemic and exacerbated by the ripple effects of a constrained global supply chain, the South African government's role in driving economic growth and job creation has been put back into the spotlight. By...

How cloud payroll could change your business

Can changing your payroll system change your business? This is a big claim. Payroll was traditionally a business process with clear timelines. Today, it still has to happen as regularly as clockwork and requires considerable administration and diligence. But it was...

Mid to Senior Laravel Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We're urgently looking for Mid to Senior Laravel Developers to join our client's team. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust web applications using PHP and Laravel, collaborating on both backend and frontend development, and contributing to scalable,...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Full Stack Developer

Opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain React Native mobile apps and ReactJS web portals in a fully in-office Johannesburg role. Key Requirements 3+ years full stack development with strong mobile focusProficient in React Native, ReactJS,...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain React Native mobile apps and ReactJS web portals in a fully in-office Johannesburg role. Key Requirements 3+ years full stack development with strong mobile focusProficient in React Native, ReactJS,...

Python Developer

Python DeveloperCape Town | R50 000 - R70 000 About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing technology company transforming the healthcare space by connecting patients, providers, and partners through seamless digital platforms. With a mission to simplify healthcare...

Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Python DeveloperCape Town | R50 000 - R70 000 About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing technology company transforming the healthcare space by connecting patients, providers, and partners through seamless digital platforms. With a mission to simplify healthcare...

Database Administrator

To ensure that data is available, structured, protected from loss and corruption, and easily accessible. The DBA will be expected to manage, maintain, and secure data in one or more data systems to ensure that users can perform business-related analyses.JOB...

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