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...
Microsoft still top brand for phishing
In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...
Meerkat, UCT unravel the secrets of a giant radio galaxy
The discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo”, will help astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. Published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the discovery by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and...
ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...
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%...
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Parenting control software can help manage Internet time
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New landscape for the imaging industry
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Kaspersky plays a role in new sci-fi film
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New CEO for BBD
Kevin Staples has been appointed to take over as group CEO of BBD as of 1 March 2022. Peter Searle, outgoing CEO of BBD Holding, explains that he has made the decision to retire from the role to focus on the next stage of his personal life and on future aspirations....
Analytics trends to watch in 2022
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Certification provides assurance
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Tech becomes competitive advantage for schools
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What 2021 taught us about tech and how 2022 may follow
There can be no doubt that collectively we have all been through a unique couple of years in living memory. Although it has been a traumatic, stressful last two years for many people personally and professionally, Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns have had an...
2022 an opportunity for financial services metamorphosis
For financial services firms and insurers, the customer relationship is built on trust earned over many years. In turn, these businesses have to be able to trust their foundational IT systems to deliver the requisite uptime, performance, and security. By Monica Sasso,...
How to find the story in business data and then action it
Data literacy is a journey and is key to an organisation’s data strategy, writes Rene McGregor, head of consulting at Insight Consulting. While it is widely accepted that data is the lifeblood of our increasingly digital world, not all organisations are able to...
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IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Software Developer
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...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
COBOL KnowledgeUnderstanding of COBOL syntax, structures, and logic to accurately interpret legacy code for conversion.Candidates must demonstrate: COBOL projects on their resume, work experience at organisations using COBOL.CCB ExperienceFamiliarity with Oracle CCB,...
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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Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite)
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
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