African startups could get R25m in early-stage funding
African founders are invited to apply for exclusive pitch days taking place in Cape Town this November, where a total of R25-million in early-stage capital will be deployed into exceptional startups operating across the continent. Driven by entrepreneur and investor...
Could submarine cable technology be Africa’s Internet future?
When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more direct connectivity between the continent's east and west coasts, writes Nic Breytenbach, senior transmission architect at Seacom, and...
Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level
Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...
January breaks temperature records
January 2025 was the warmest month on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña. Typically, La Nina conditions are expected to reduce temperatures around the world – something that hasn’t happened this time around. Surface air temperature and sea surface...
AI expected to speed up financial transactions
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) will allow financial institutions to better service and faster transactions. This is according to Salesforce’s latest “Connected Financial Services” report that shares insights from 9 500 financial services institution (FSI)...
Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa
NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...
Tariff implications larger than 2018 trade war
Expectations for 2025 were for robust US growth and a fragile recovery in other nations. As US president Donald Trump settles into the White House, his unpredictable policies have the power to turbo-charge or upend these assumptions. Investors should prepare to...
Call for Africa to reshape its economic narrative
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...
Buckle up: 2025 is going to be a rough ride
Kathy Gibson reports - We are in for a bumpy ride in 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) just one of the many global trends influencing the world around us. Indeed, futurist Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends, describes 2025 as “stepping into the void”. He...
Cybersecurity should be top industry priority for 2025
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has found that an average of more than 2 000 new vulnerabilities are discovered in software every month, of which around 15% are classified as "critical". "In view of this constant threat situation, German...
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NTT, Grok team up on AI-designed, data-driven operations
Dimension Data's parent company, NTT has partnerd with Grok, a SaaS artificial intelligence (AI) operations provider, to help organisations realise new advantages and improved experiences across their network through AI and machine learning. Early client deployments...
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Yesterday (5 May) was World Password Day, a global date recognising the importance of strong passwords to ensure users remain safe while using online services. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that consumer habits of sharing personal information online - for...
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Password management needs a rethink
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Commvault appoints StorVault as a Metallic MSP partner
Commvault has appointed StorVault as a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for its Metallic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform in South Africa. Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa, says that due to StorVault's long-standing relationship as a Commvault...
Vodacom commits to 100% renewable-energy by 2025
Vodacom's pledge to halve its environmental impact by 2025 is well underway with a target set to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. Within the next three years, Vodacom aims to diversify its energy mix which includes buying electricity needed...
Deloitte and VMware collaborate on strategic distributed cloud practice
Deloitte and VMware has announced the creation of the Deloitte VMware Distributed Cloud (DVDC) practice to help clients transform their businesses and the industries they serve by more effectively implementing and utilizing distributed cloud architectures. The...
inq expands SA footprint with Syrex acquisition
inq, a Convergence Partners company, is set to acquire Syrex, a provider of hyperconverged cloud technology solutions in South Africa, for an undisclosed amount. The agreement is subject to customary conditions including approvals by the Competition Authority of South...
AI Developer – Agentic – Stellenbosch – Cape Town
Our client, a financial services firm offering investment management and advisory services and based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is currently looking to hire an AI Developer to join their growing team. Minimum Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Data...
Front end Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town onsite.The ideal candidate will have a passion for building engaging and responsive user experiences, and will be responsible for translating UI/UX design...
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Ticket Management: Proactively monitor and respond to tickets logged through the Service Desk platform, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. Analyse and prioritise tickets based on urgency.Problem Identification and Resolution: Conduct...
System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ticket Management: Proactively monitor and respond to tickets logged through the Service Desk platform, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. Analyse and prioritise tickets based on urgency.Problem Identification and Resolution: Conduct...
Lead Business Analyst
Requirements Leadership: Lead the elicitation of intricate client accounting system requirements, translating them into comprehensive functional specifications.Solution Architect: Design and architect sophisticated functional accounting solutions, ensuring alignment...
Lead Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements Leadership: Lead the elicitation of intricate client accounting system requirements, translating them into comprehensive functional specifications.Solution Architect: Design and architect sophisticated functional accounting solutions, ensuring alignment...
Intermediate Software Developer
Join a hybrid work environment in Centurion as an Intermediate Software Developer focused on .NET, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes solutions. Key Requirements Solid experience with .NET (C#) and related frameworksHands-on experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Join a hybrid work environment in Centurion as an Intermediate Software Developer focused on .NET, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes solutions. Key Requirements Solid experience with .NET (C#) and related frameworksHands-on experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and...
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We're looking for strong Digital Strategists to lead performance marketing strategies across CRM, content, paid media, and automation. Bring the thinking that connects digital activity to real business outcomes. As a Digital Strategist at The Agency, you'll shape and...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst
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...
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