AI the key driving force for TMT deal activity in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the central force reshaping mergers and acquisitions in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector. Global deal value surged 76% in 2025 to $903-billion, with AI-related transactions alone reaching $117-billion. What was...
KadNap botnet has infected 14 000 devices
The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen has discovered malware, KadNap, that conscripts edge devices into a botnet that proxies malicious traffic. Since August 2025, the team has been monitoring the growth of this network, which is now above 14 000 infected devices....
Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun
On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...
Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary
To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region. Webb’s NIRCam instrument was used to look at this...
Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation
South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...
AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards
With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...
WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...
MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise
South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...
AI makes abuse videos more realistic
Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...
Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value
Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...
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Get value from digitisation with a deep understanding of processes
No matter where you look, it's easy to find stories about how technology can radically overhaul a business's efficiency and competitiveness. By Norma-Jean Samuriwo, principal consultant at Analyze Consulting It's true, but starting there puts the cart before the...
Westcon-Comstor reseller drives off as a winner
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced that Gqeberha-based S4 Integration is the official winner of the Cisco Comstor 2021 Car Incentive. As winners, S4 Integration drives off in a Fiat Panda 4x4 valued at approximately R180 000.00. "We are delighted to be...
SA has 12 months to start bridging the tech skills shortage
Not too long ago I read an alarming piece on how our technology skills shortage has changed from a valley into a canyon. By Kgomotso Lebele, MD: technology at Accenture in Africa The conclusion was those who have the skills have become as rare a commodity as Rhodium...
Dell Technologies Forum is Back to Help Build your Next Breakthrough
The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. https://youtu.be/tvZtSv89UtU The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders...
How cloud technology can boost economic development in Africa
Cloud technology could be a major enabler of economic development on the African continent - but some stubborn barriers need to be cleared first, says Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. The African continent represents 60% of the...
The four biggest misconceptions of SD-WAN
SD-WAN may be the next generation of connectivity and modernised network infrastructure, but implementation must be smart to get the right results. Digital transformation has triggered remarkable shifts in infrastructure and architecture. Enabling innovation,...
Embracing Open APIs for insurance growth
An Open API (application programming interface) provides standards for how different software communicate with each other. By Annalie Terblanche, product manager at SilverBridge Taking it a step further, an Open API specification (OAS) allows both humans and computers...
Learnerships let SMMEs develop skills, change lives
South Africa finds itself in the precarious position of navigating a serious skills shortage, especially in the technology industries, while being home to the highest unemployment rate in the world. By Kate Shead, HR executive at Telviva Small, micro and medium...
The future of workforce mobility is human, hybrid and flexible
Today's workforce has come to expect streamlined processes, flexibility, and digital connectivity from wherever they may work (whether in the office or remotely) in order to facilitate productivity. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies...
Safaricom Ethiopia switches on in Addis Ababa
Safaricom Ethiopia has switched on its mobile telecommunications network and services in Addis Ababa, the country's capital city. The Ethiopian government launched Digital Ethiopia 2025 to help the country realise its digital potential and leverage technology to build...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid)
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IT Support Technician
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions in Centurion seeks a highly skilled Business Analyst who will serve to bridge the gap, by acting as a liaison, between the business and the Development team. You will be responsible for understanding the...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to plan, design, develop and launch Personal Share Portfolios (PSP) and associated business processes across the Investment platform.Key responsibilitiesEnsuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding...
IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
Project Manager at Competent Candidates
Our client with a national footprint requires a well skilled and expert Project Manager to fulfill the following duties:Education: Relevant University degree (B.Sc. / B. Com or similar)PMP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification Experience Required:Experience in project...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) (Senior) 0628 TT
As a Full-Stack Developer with a testing mindset, you will support the development and quality assurance of our SaaS platform. Responsibilities include:Write, maintain, and optimize automated test suites using Jest and Playwright. Define and drive testing strategy,...
Network Senior Engineer
Main job purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security and scalability of our network systems across...
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