‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Key choices when it comes to digital transformation

With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...

Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace

New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...

Integration key as IT leaders turn to AI agents

As IT resource demands spike, new research from Mulesoft finds that 93% of enterprise IT leaders have implemented or plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. However, integration challenges hinder companies from fully realising the technology’s potential to...

Marked upswing for take-home pay in 2024

BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay of an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa, closed December 2024 on a high note, showing a continuation of the growth observed throughout the year. “The average...

DeepSeek AI exposes Trump tariffs’ weakness

DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has exposed the limits of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging Washington’s ability to restrain China’s technological rise. This is the opinion of Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, who points out that the Trump administration has...

New initiative to drive intra-African trade

Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...

Using tariff volatility to drive competitive advantage

In the face of the most significant tariff changes proposed in the past 50 years, enterprises must be prepared to make strategic responses that go beyond either absorbing new costs or passing them on to customers, says Gartner. “Enterprises should recognise tariff...

Web3’s dark future … the perfect storm for cyberattacks

The financial and operational damage caused by data breaches is poised to worsen dramatically - fuelled by advancements in quantum computing, the Metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI) – according to new research from security specialists Naoris Protocol. A new...

China’s smartphone market rebounds in 2024

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 76,4-million units in 4Q24, a 3,9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by new product launches and...

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Liquid lands Equiano subsea cable capacity in Nigeria, SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has announced it has acquired a fibre pair on the Equiano subsea cable, allowing Liquid to transport traffic up to 12 Terabits, bringing an increase in international...

Delivering NetApp solutions more effectively on Azure Marketplace

More than ever, organisations rely on data to solve customer problems and identify those areas where the decision-making process can be improved. With data playing such an integral role in business success (or failure), putting in place a data protection and recovery...

Cisco, National Library of SA aim to skill up 1m students

Cisco and the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are launching a series of digital learning hubs across the country. The initiative is part of Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme in South Africa. The participating libraries include those in...

Huawei reports solid operations, future investments

Huawei released its 2021 Annual Report, reporting the operations through the year remained solid. Huawei achieved CNY636.8 billion (99,88-billionn USD) in revenue in 2021, and CNY113,7-billion (17,84-billion USD) in net profits, an increase of 75,9% year-on-year. The...

Small businesses can cut costs with telematics

Owning and operating vehicle fleets is part of everyday business for most South African small enterprises, such as builders, plumbers, and electricians. Since transportation doesn't form part of their core business operation, many of these owners find it challenging...

Tech automates legal documents in real estate

In what it believes to be a first for the property industry in South Africa, Meridian Realty has an online offer to purchase (OTP) generator that automates the process and produces a customised document that fulfil all legal requirements. The automated OTP was...

African quartet wins global technology prize

Four Rwandan students enrolled at the African Leadership University beat tough competition from 10 000 other Rising Leaders to emerge winners at the first ever global Make Reality Challenge hosted by the non-profit, professional association, and advocacy group for the...

MFS Africa completes Capricorn Digital acquisition

Pan-African digital payments hub MFS Africa has completed its acquisition of Capricorn Digital, known in the market as Baxi. The transaction was first announced in November 2021 pending approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which has now been granted. Baxi is one...

My Smart City helps improve service delivery

South African citizens logging service delivery issues with My Smart City (MSC) have seen a three- to four-fold improvement in turnaround times in major metropolitans across the country. "MSC has reported a three- to fourfold improvement in resolving service delivery...

Blockchain is coming to construction – get ready now

Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex and as such, difficult to coordinate. This can make it difficult for role players to agree on project fundamentals, which can lead to mistrust and disputes among participants. Enter blockchain technology, an...

Senior React Native Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Sales Software provider seeks a highly skilled Senior React Native Developer who will play a crucial role in shaping its product from conception to completion, translating designs into high-quality code and developing cutting-edge...

Senior C# Developer

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

Senior C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

SQL DBA

An opportunity exists for a Database Administrator to work within a growing financial services organisation.Responsibilities:Implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboardsSpecify database infrastructure requirementsDesign...

Sage X3 Developer – Hybrid South Africa

DBN000129 – Sage X3 Developer - Hybrid South Africa Purpose of the job:To design, develop, and maintain custom solutions within the Sage X3 ERP system to meet specific business needs. Required QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer

Our client is seeking a passionate Intermediate/Junior Java Developer for a fully on-site role based in Pretoria. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable environment with exciting projects. Key Requirements 2-3 years'...

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