Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned
Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
AI spend in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa set to soar
Spending on AI in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) totaled $4,5-billion in 2024 and is projected to surge to $14,6-billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34%. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...
AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets
New research highlights a stark reality: IT directors at major global firms are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse. As cyber criminals deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks, organizations plan...
GenAI will spur data centre spend in 2025
As a revolution around generative AI (GenAI) looms, investment in data centres is expected to rise dramatically this year as cloud providers dedicate significant financial resources to expanding facilities to support cloud services and AI-driven applications, says...
AI agents could aid governments in building public trust
Public trust in government has been lagging for years, but new Salesforce research reveals AI agents could help rebuild it. Constituents around the world agree there’s room for improvement when it comes to government service. Forty percent struggle with government...
SMEs miss out on a $789bn green finance opportunity
There is a massive gap between SMEs’ sustainability ambition and their ability to take action, preventing them from accessing vital green finance needed to drive their initiatives. While 86% of SMEs say that sustainability is important to their business, only 9,1%...
AI, HPC boost shared cloud infrastructure market
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments - including dedicated and shared IT environments - increased 115,3% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) to $57,3-billion. According to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly...
Gates Foundation budget reaches $8,74bn
At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th anniversary year, its governing board approved the largest budget in its history. The foundation will operate with a budget of $8,74-billion in 2025. The budget is in line with the foundation’s commitment to reach overall...
Bitcoin hits $110 000 as Trump prepares to take office
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $110 000, ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the US. Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, predicts that the flagship cryptocurrency will continue its meteoric rise,...
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In a move to charter a "course towards a more privacy-first web", Google announced plans to phase out third-party cookies in their Chrome browser by mid-2023. By Matthew Campbell, head of SME and FTTH at Seacom This comes as part of their broader Privacy Sandbox...
iOCO and Skywind partner to deliver GRC solutions
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Renewable energy project Redstone CSP achieves first debt draw down
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Acronis opens first cloud data centre in Nigeria
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Seacom acquires Africell Uganda assets
Seacom will acquire selected infrastructure assets from Africell in Uganda. “East Africa has been an important market for Seacom ever since we first arrived on the shores of Mombasa in 2009,” explains Tejpal Bedi, MD and regional head of sales for Seacom ENEA. “By...
IBM, SAP strengthen their partnership
IBM is teaming with SAP (NYSE: SAP) to provide technology and consulting expertise to make it easier for clients to embrace a hybrid cloud approach and move mission-critical workloads from SAP solutions to the cloud for regulated and non-regulated industries. With the...
Improve the customer journey with data-driven Insight
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5G set to be a construction industry game changer
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Cobol Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
An opportunity exists for a Senior Software Developer to join our Client, who operates within a niche industry, and whose services add value to the scientific / research community. This is a permanent role and is based in Cape Town. Our Client supports and promotes...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is redefining the parking industry by transforming parking lots into smart, digital spaces. Their advanced technology leverages license plate recognition, management software, and digital payments to deliver seamless parking experiences. Based...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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COBOL to Java Conversion Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
An exciting opportunity is available for a COBOL to Java Conversion Developer with deep experience in Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B). The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing legacy COBOL code and transforming its business logic into...
Project Manager (Retail) – Gauteng Centurion
We have an amazing opportunity for a retail company based in Centurion, Gauteng for a Project Manager. Responsibilities: Manage the execution of projectsConduct Site Meetings, site surveys and site evaluationsCalculate set up costConsult with Alliance Partners,...
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