Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
CFOs are broadening their role
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are expected to perform beyond the traditional scope of leading the finance function in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 251 CFOs, taken in October 2024, showed multiple enterprise priorities where CFOs have been...
Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential
Africa’s oil and gas industry continues to attract investment as new discoveries and frontier basins drive exploration activity across the continent. In 2025, several high-impact projects will shape the sector, offering opportunities for resource development and...
How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives
In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...
Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years
To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans. Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...
Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk
A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...
SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings
Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...
5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024
Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...
ESG will remain core focus in tech
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...
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Huawei endeavors to help operators deploy and operate networks with high resilience
By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - In terms of business operations, it is imperative for Huawei to follow the security design principles of attack and defense. Specifically, enhanced cyber resilience based on...
IoT gives businesses assurance in ESG initiatives
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics can be effectively used to measure and define the impact the organisation has, the trust it engenders, and the value it takes beyond the shareholder and into the ecosystem. It has evolved to become far more than a...
Discovery announces secondary listing on A2X
Discovery has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X) and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 4 July 2022. Discovery will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be...
Nymbis Cloud Solutions powered by Vox Achieves VMware Cloud Verified Status
Nymbis Cloud Solutions, a cloud service provider powered by Vox, has achieved the highly sought-after VMware Cloud Verified status. Nymbis Cloud Solutions is a customer-centric cloud integrator, providing internationally accessible cloud services, solutions, and...
SA fintech wins inaugural Viva AfricaTech award
As most South African businesses reboot following two years of the pandemic, the African fintech sector was one of the big stories of 2021, with the amount of funding for African fintech increasing to $2-billion compared to $500-million in 2020. This was reiterated...
Huawei’s 5G security assurance above standards for the core network
By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - Huawei has adopted various measures to assure the security for the 5G core network in the practice, from security standards to slice access and management security. ...
Technology fills healthcare gaps for remote communities
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted an issue that has long plagued remote and rural communities: how to affordably deliver world-class healthcare services to people who live far away from well-resourced clinics and hospitals. It’s an issue that Dr Raymond Campbell,...
Rethink data, network, and resources for hybrid cloud success
Even though the concept of cloud computing has been around for some time, many South African companies opted to keep their mission-critical systems on-premises. By Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor However, events of the past two years have highlighted the need to...
The data doctor is in the house
A recent news report highlighted South Africa's looming health crises due to the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, asthma, and mental health conditions. This has highlighted the need for stakeholders...
Remote working is here to stay: what businesses must consider now
When Covid-19 became a global pandemic in 2020, businesses had to adapt very quickly, sending employees home to work. Businesses quickly implemented remote work policies to regulate employees' productivity and adherence to their terms of employment. More than two...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The Organisation has a vacancy for a Software Engineer in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to design and develop software applications, tools, modules, libraries and sub-systems for...
Data Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
Amazing opportunity available for a Data Analyst within the renewable energy industry, based in Bellville. The Analyst is expected to use existing tools and models for this reporting, as well as assist in the development of new tools. It would be advantageous to have...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Bellville
Amazing opportunity available for a Data Engineer within the renewable energy industry, based in Bellville. This position supports a sustainability-focused team and oversees the data infrastructure of an internally developed platform. The role involves optimizing data...
Senior .Net Developer ( Remote )
Senior Software Developer / C# DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company that offers a wide range of services and is looking for a Senior Software Developer / C# Developer to be part of their innovative team....
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Senior .Net Developer ( Remote ) – Remote Remote
Senior Software Developer / C# DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company that offers a wide range of services and is looking for a Senior Software Developer / C# Developer to be part of their innovative team....
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Junior Software Tester
Software Quality Assurance SpecialistAccelerate your career in Fintech!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumJoin a leading online provider of short-term loans, known for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to responsible lending practices. This is an ideal...
XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...
Junior Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town
Software Quality Assurance SpecialistAccelerate your career in Fintech!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumJoin a leading online provider of short-term loans, known for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to responsible lending practices. This is an ideal...
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