Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice
African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....
AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher
Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...
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...
WLAN market set to surge in 2025
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11% in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end, according to Dell’Oro Group, with WiFi 7 adoption shooting up and representing over a third of Indoor AP revenues. “The growth of WiFi 7 shipments has been...
These are SA’s best cities for tech jobs
Stellenbosch has been named the country’s up-and-coming technology powerhouse, boasting the highest number of tech jobs per capita. With an average of 36 tech-related jobs per 100 000 people, it has surpassed major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town as a leading...
Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings
While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...
Finance app usage, revenue on the rise
There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....
DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network
DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...
DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
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Remote working requires greater workforce support
Remote working has become part of the standard operating procedure of many companies across industry sectors. By Annalie Terblanche at SilverBridge Holdings At the very least, business leaders have embraced a hybrid environment where employees split their time between...
What we got wrong about customer loyalty
Earning a customer's loyalty is critical to business success. It is often far easier (and more cost-effective) to retain existing customers than it is to find new ones, but how exactly do you keep them coming back for more? By James Bayhack , director: sub-Saharan...
Look again: CISO in the spotlight
Kevin Brown, MD of BT Security, examines the continuing rise of cybersecurity to top of the business agenda to become a mainstream business issue. It's been a little more than a year since we launched our inaugural research titled CISOs in the spotlight, in which we...
How to protect against phishing attacks
Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have shifted to remote work. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to target businesses' remote users leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Phishing attacks have become one of the most prominent data...
Increase ROI through efficient workplace skills planning
Workplace skills planning, especially for much-needed ICT skills, is filled with intricacies and acronyms that can make anyone's head spin. However, if done correctly, the social, financial and cultural benefits of proper planning when diversifying and fortifying your...
NTT DOCOMO, NEC onboard 5G core with AWS
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Verizon Business expands global managed services portfolio with VMware
Verizon Business has announced the addition of VMware to the global managed Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) service portfolio. This new solution, built for cloud-ready global enterprises, bolsters Verizon's partner ecosystem in delivering managed SD-WAN...
Econet and Ericsson launch 5G in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has partnered with Ericsson to launch 5G services in Harare. Ericsson will support Econet with its latest energy-efficient and high-performing Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solutions...
Calls for ethics in the development of AI applications
The Catalan Data Protection Authority (APDCAT) has organised the session 'Artificial Intelligence. An ethical overview' as part of the Mobile World Congress, to discuss the challenges of implementing AI technologies to prevent discrimination or manipulation of people....
Telefonica seeks startups with metaverse use cases
Telefónica, through its open innovation hub Wayra, is opening a global call for startups in the metaverse. This was announced by Chema Alonso, Telefónica's chief digital officer, in his speech at Four Years from Now (4YFN), the entrepreneurship event held in parallel...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Ladysmith
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
Level 3+ IT Support at Exclusively Remote
Location: Remote within South AfricaJob Type: Full-time US working hours: 3pm-11pm/4pm-12am, Monday - FridayJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Level 3 IT Support Specialist to join our technical operations team. In this role, you'll act as an...
.NET Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join as a Rockstar .NET Full Stack Developer!Are you ready to code the future of financial services?Be a trailblazer in the financial and assurance world, we are hunting for a vibrant Microsoft .NET Developer with mad skills in full stack web development to join our...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Ladysmith – KwaZulu-Natal Ladysmith
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Level 3+ IT Support at Exclusively Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Location: Remote within South AfricaJob Type: Full-time US working hours: 3pm-11pm/4pm-12am, Monday - FridayJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Level 3 IT Support Specialist to join our technical operations team. In this role, you'll act as an...
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Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
Junior SQL DBA (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Durbanville
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