Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...
The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...
Security spending set for 12% global increase
According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...
These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025
Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...
Cyberthreats put water systems at risk
Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...
CRM technologies the most valued by finance
Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...
Swiftnet sale to go ahead
Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...
Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom
The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...
Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff
According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...
2024 the worst for spiralling weather, climate impacts
The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years. This is according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which also...
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Distributed Power Africa and EDF extend partnership to SA
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a business of Cassava Technologies, and Électricité de France (EDF) have entered into a partnership to develop hybrid energy solutions for businesses in South Africa. Through a 50% shareholding in DPA operations in South Africa, EDF...
Warehouses see positive workplace changes amid labour shortages
Zebra Technologies recently conducted a new global Warehousing Vision Study to explore the trends and sentiments driving operational decisions and spend in warehouses. The findings deliver encouraging news: warehouse operators are making significant investments to...
Enjoy the cloud but beware the thunderstorm
The power of the cloud has made for exciting reading for years, and rightly so because the cloud has fundamentally changed how businesses can - and should - evolve to become more efficient, more competitive and serve their customers better. By James Hickman, head of...
Best practices for social media security and privacy
Social media provides a world of opportunities for an organization or individual to promote and expand a brand. A powerful form of communication that uses the internet, social media can provide any organization with a strong global presence. By Jonas Walker, security...
Digital transformation of education holds mixed implications for developing countries
Covid-19 brought about rapid digital disruption of delivery of educational content. The acceleration of digitalisation in education has created both threats and opportunities for developing economies such as those in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. By way of...
The high walls of data security
Privacy, data security, digital identity - walled security gardens are becoming increasingly important tools for organisations looking to embed robust security, writes Aaron Thornton, chief service officer of Turrito Networks. Gartner has long discussed the importance...
How to deliver an actionable data strategy
Recent research shows that approximately 90% of organisations rely on data to drive predictive decision making, yet these same organisations overwhelmingly agree that a backlog of data debt negatively affects their ability to deliver new advanced analytics...
Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board deploys chatbot over WhatsApp
In need of a system that could handle high-volume engagement with its end users, Nigeria's Military Pensions Board has implemented Infobip's Answers chatbot solution over WhatsApp to effectively communicate with thousands of military veterans who rely on the...
Silicon Cape, Huawei Cloud join forces to empower SA startups
Silicon Cape has partnered with Huawei Cloud to provide entrepreneurs and startups with a platform to grow their innovative ideas. This union comes at a time when South Africa is opening its gates to allow for economic growth following two years of the Covid19...
IoT asset tracking for farming gains momentum
Asset-tracking using Internet of Things (IoT) devices is not new. But as the technology evolves, so does the number of use cases extend beyond the traditional. In fact, tracking non-powered assets on a low or no-installation basis thanks to the availability of...
Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
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Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...
Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Technical Support Analyst (Remote) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...
Technical Support Analyst (Remote) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you the type of person who enjoys cracking complex technical puzzles and thrives on helping customers get back on track? Do you love diving into databases, scripts, and logs to uncover the “aha!” moment? If so, we're looking for you to join our team as a Technical...
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer (Telecom Systems)
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Full-Stack JavaScript Developer (Telecom Systems) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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