Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite
A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...
Creativity is enabled by advanced technology
Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...
NTT boosts Africa’s digital transformation with JINX integration
NTT – in conjunction with INX-ZA – has gone live with the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) node within its Johannesburg 1 (JOH1) data centre. With 6 200 square metres of data centre server space and 12MW IT critical load, the JOH1 data centre is NTT’s newest and...
Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics
The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...
Interest rates down, SME confidence up
With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...
Repo rate drop welcomed
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...
UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
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Enterprise’s biggest challenge is growing digital skills for the future of work
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Decarbonisation of the mining sector underway
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Addressing the risk from cyberattacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The situation in Ukraine continues to fluctuate, and US intelligence sources are advising that Russia is preparing for an imminent invasion. By Lior Div, CEO and founder of Cybereason Cyberattacks have already been observed in the conflict, and I expect diversions,...
Join the Evotel podcast fibre conversation
Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, has started a podcast, covering a range of subjects around fibre-to-the-home. New podcasts are available each week on Mondays on the Evotel Website or listeners can choose their favourite podcast app here. “We felt that it was...
How containerisation can benefit your business
Containerisation has become a massive trend not only in software development, but for any enterprise looking to scale its operations. In fact, according to Benjamin Coetzer, director at Routed, containerisation will redefine the cloud. “Enterprises are embracing...
Outsourcing is here to stay, for good reason
In the past two years, the way in which we work has changed dramatically. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced organisations across the board to lower costs, restructure, and rapidly evolve to remote working models. This trend is set to continue in 2022, as companies...
Paratus ready for action with Namibia landing station
Last February, Paratus announced that it had entered into an agreement with Google to be the landing partner for the Equiano cable in Namibia. The agreement includes the construction and management of a cable landing station at Swakopmund for the Equiano subsea...
Digital Resilience, CYDEF partner in Africa
CYDEF has announced a distributor agreement with Digital Resilience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The partnership will expand on the cyber threat response services already offered by Digital Resilience and extend CYDEF’s reach to the African market. Digital...
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Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
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Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
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Our client is excited to be searching for an Intermediate Java Software Engineer to build and implement functional software products. You will work with other Software Engineers throughout the software development life cycle. If you also have experience in Agile...
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