Cell C debuts on the JSE
Cell C Holdings Limited today listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker CCD. The listing closed at R26.50 per share, valuing the business at approximately R9-billion with 340-million ordinary shares in issue. The offer included 102-million sale...
Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
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...
Tariffs drive surge in Q1 PC shipments
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4,8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. US PC shipments grew 12,6%, reaching 16-million units in the first quarter of 2025. “The growth...
Trade tension skews smartphone shipments
Global smartphone shipments increased 1,5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304,9-million units in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The smartphone market...
Hisense SA launches locally-manufactured TV
Hisense SA has launched its high-end CanvasTV which is manufactured in South Africa. The CanvasTV range is produced at Hisense SA’s facility in Atlantis, in the Western Cape. The product is available in 55-inch and 65-inch models (55S7N and 65S7N), with a recommended...
Core banking software to hit $21,6bn by 2030
The global core banking software market size is estimated to reach $21,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The expansion of the market can be accredited to the upsurge in the embrace of...
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A metaverse reality check
From virtual meetings to immersive 3D customer experiences or even property tours, the metaverse will transform the way that companies operate. By Pankaj Bhula, EMEA regional director: Africa at Check Point Gartner predicts that by 2026, a quarter of us will spend at...
NFTs present complex indirect tax challenges
Before looking at the taxation of NFTs, it is important to understand what they are. In short, an NFT, or non-fungible token, is a unique blockchain-based digital asset. By Jana Botha, senior tax advisor, and Francis Mayebe, candidate attorney: tax practice at Baker...
Data management key to the digital transition of African banks
The digitisation process is completely transforming the African banking sector, but big questions remain over the speed of that transformation and the nature of the changes. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management According to an African Digital Banking...
MTN SA bolsters executive structure
MTN SA has announced a review of its executive structure as the company gears up to deliver on its Ambition 2025 strategy to transform from a telco to a tech-co. In line with this strategic shift, the company has appointed Ernst Fonternel into the role of chief...
Angolan bank modernises to meet digital demands
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), the full-service bank in Angola serving more than 1,5-million retail and corporate customers, has modernised its technology infrastructure, enabling it to meet the increasingly digital demands of its growing customer base. With...
Kaspersky shares a guide to top ransomware techniques
In Q2 2022, ransomware remains one of the main threats towards information security, and the META region is not an exception. One of the most notable cases includes attacks on Shoprite, the largest retail chain in Africa. Other examples of aggravating situation with...
Dutch Entrepreneurial Bank partners with Startupbootcamp AfriTech
The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), an impact investor that supports sustainable private sector growth in frontier markets, has partnered with pan-African tech accelerator, Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech, for the third installment of the Africa Startup...
Desperately needed tech skills in short supply
Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a CIO or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to fill these roles due to the critical shortage of highly qualified and experienced tech executives. How small is this pool of talent in South Africa? And...
Chattermill expands into Africa
Chattermill, a unified customer intelligence platform, has announced a new partnership with YouKnow Digital to expand operations into Africa. YouKnow Digital connect global technology companies with African enterprise brands, supporting them with a locally specialised...
TikTok, ThinkWiFi pilot free WiFi hotspots
TikTok has partnered with public WiFi company ThinkWiFi to pilot 50 free WiFi hotspots in Soweto, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Bushbuckridge. This is a move by the entertainment platform to drive awareness and advocacy relating to the digital divide and the need for...
Senior Java Engineer
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Senior Applications Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Java Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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