BETI reaches its lowest level in 2025
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, slipped back in April 2025. Despite global setbacks, positive factors are...
Cell C recognised for network improvement
Cell C says it has made solid progress on its strategic roadmap, as it has been recognised by Kantar as a Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brand and by AskAfrika for best-in-class customer service. In addition, Cell C has been named as South Africa’s number one for...
Intel debuts Core Ultra processors for the AI PC age
Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, set to power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 80 consumer designs from more than 20 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP,...
AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B
Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...
Applications open as Collective X takes aim at digital skills shortage
Collective X has announced that applications for its co-funded digital skills initiative will open on Thursday (19 September 2024). With R50-million available to invest in co-funding digital skills programmes, this initiative will help employers shape the future of...
Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers
Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...
August sets new record as hottest yet
August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...
Manufacturers are optimistic despite headwinds
Confidence levels among local manufacturers held steady at 28 points during the third quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey. This was driven mainly by manufacturers’ optimism regarding policy direction after a peaceful election and the formation...
Countries strengthen cybersecurity, but more action needed
Countries around the globe are improving cybersecurity efforts, but stronger actions are needed to meet evolving cyberthreats, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). On average, countries have...
Finance functions likely to deploy AI solutions by 2026
By 2026, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner. While CFOs are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty,...
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Capital Appreciation acquires fintechs
South African FinTech Group, Capital Appreciation, has expanded its portfolio of technology companies. Capital Appreciation has acquired the Responsive Technology group for the purchase price of about R48,68-million. The acquisition includes three South African...
MTN, Rakuten Symphony sign MOU for OpenRAN trials
MTN Group and Rakuten Symphony signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct live 4G and 5G OpenRAN proof of concept (PoC) trials in South Africa, Nigeria, and Liberia based on Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP). RCP assists telcos worldwide with the...
Paratus Telecommunications gets go-ahead in Botswana
The Competition and Consumer Authority of Botswana has unconditionally approved the acquisition of 100% of Broadband Botswana Internet (BBi) by Paratus Telecommunications. Both Paratus and BBi are licensed to provide a range of network and data management solutions...
Nokia debuts SaaS services in analytics, security, monetisation
At Mobile World Congress 2022, Nokia announced two new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) services in the areas of security and analytics, as part of its strategy to give communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises a more flexible and cost effective way for...
Mobile edge computing and smart glasses: a match made in field workers heaven
With assisted/augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies making inroads in the enterprise market, many organisations are finding ways of incorporating it into their everyday practices, to create more immersive and engaging work environments. By Ronald Ravel,...
Open source innovation in the automotive industry
The automotive industry is racing towards a technological transformation. By Haaike van der Merwe, senior solutions architect: sub-Saharan African at Red Hat Car manufacturers are no longer only differentiating themselves by the engine or exterior designs to sell...
Remote working requires greater workforce support
Remote working has become part of the standard operating procedure of many companies across industry sectors. By Annalie Terblanche at SilverBridge Holdings At the very least, business leaders have embraced a hybrid environment where employees split their time between...
What we got wrong about customer loyalty
Earning a customer's loyalty is critical to business success. It is often far easier (and more cost-effective) to retain existing customers than it is to find new ones, but how exactly do you keep them coming back for more? By James Bayhack , director: sub-Saharan...
Look again: CISO in the spotlight
Kevin Brown, MD of BT Security, examines the continuing rise of cybersecurity to top of the business agenda to become a mainstream business issue. It's been a little more than a year since we launched our inaugural research titled CISOs in the spotlight, in which we...
How to protect against phishing attacks
Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have shifted to remote work. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to target businesses' remote users leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Phishing attacks have become one of the most prominent data...
Java Analyst Developer
What will you do? Working in an agile team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments....
Project Manager at Adapt IT
Introduction We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager based in either Gauteng, Cape Town or KZN to assist with invoicing and correct administration of [URL Removed] all project phases are monitored, planned correctly and clients are engaged...
Control Systems Integrator at One Technology Limited – Remote Remote
Do you want the opportunity to develop control systems for some of the New Zealands greatest companies? Would you relish in the chance to tackle a problem a customer is having with their manufacturing process and come up with a solution using your passion for...
Java Analyst Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
What will you do? Working in an agile team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments....
Project Manager at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager based in either Gauteng, Cape Town or KZN to assist with invoicing and correct administration of [URL Removed] all project phases are monitored, planned correctly and clients are engaged...
Senior Metadata Management Specialist
We are seeking an experienced x2 Senior Metadata Management Specialists to lead the development and implementation of robust metadata practices in support of the Enterprise Data Strategy. The objective of this role is to establish and maintain a centralized,...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
Systems Engineer
Powering business continuity through smart infrastructure and proactive support.We are looking for a skilled and solutions-driven Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain reliable and secure IT infrastructure. This role involves managing servers, networks,...
Senior Metadata Management Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced x2 Senior Metadata Management Specialists to lead the development and implementation of robust metadata practices in support of the Enterprise Data Strategy. The objective of this role is to establish and maintain a centralized,...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
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