‘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...

Check Point acquires Lakera

Check Point Software Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for Agentic AI applications. The acquisition will enable Check Point to deliver a full end-to-end AI security stack designed to protect enterprises as...

Fiscal uncertainty undermines SME confidence

After starting the year on an optimistic note, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were confronted by a wave of new uncertainties that disrupted planning and dampened confidence. This is according to the Quarter 1 2025 SME Confidence Index by Business...

Nokia, du in first MEA commercial 5G standalone cloud RAN deployment

Nokia and du have deployed the first commercial 5G Cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa region, in Abu Dhabi, supporting the UAE’s evolving digital requirements and advanced use cases, including AI, machine learning, and industry-specific applications in...

Africa Investment Forum 2024 garners $29,2bn in deals

The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Markets Days recorded a total of $29,2-billion in new investor interests after three days of boardroom discussions in Rabat, Morocco. The Chair of the Africa Investment Forum, President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi...

Qualcomm sets new growth targets

Qualcomm has outlined significant opportunities for growth and diversification at its 2024 Investor Day. The company’s position at the edge is driving access to an expanded total addressable market (TAM) of approximately $900-billion by 2030, with more than 50-billion...

AI key to creating jobs for African youth

Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation can play a key role in addressing Africa’s persistent youth unemployment challenges and shaping a more prosperous future for the continent’s workforce. This is among the findings of new report from Caribou Digital, in...

Developing economies to benefit from improved global trade

Global trade is set to reach a record $33-trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This $1-trillion increase, reflecting 3,3% annual growth, highlights resilience in global trade. Developing economies,...

Election outcome boosts US economic outlook

Business leaders registered a huge shift in positive sentiment about prospects for the US economy and their own organisations in the wake of the recent presidential election, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The quarterly...

SA young scientists impress at Türkiye science fair

Two South African learners from Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair were awarded medals after successfully showcasing their research projects at this year’s İzmir International Innovation Science Energy Engineering Fair (IISEEF) in Türkiye....

FNB customer spend passes R3,2bn on Black Friday

FNB customers exceeded last year’s highest spend peak, going over R3,2-billion in Black Friday purchases this year. Black Friday spending has increased by 11% year-on-year with transactions worth over R5,4-billion processed on FNB Speedpoint devices.  Overall,...

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The future of SA utility management into 2022 and beyond

Now, more than ever, attention in South Africa has shifted to how best generate electricity at affordable rates and how to optimise utility management during these uncertain times. By Hennie Moodie, new business lead at Remote Metering Solutions The National Energy...

Blockchain and the future of remittances

Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars are sent across borders by emigrant workers who have moved away from their home countries. By Ramtin Mesgari, software engineer at Synthesis Global remittances in 2018 alone totalled over $600-billion and the number of...

AI will reduce SA’s crime stats as early as 2023

When a social media site throws out an ad for a product you were just discussing over the phone, it's easy to jump to conclusions: They must be listening, surely. By Warren Myers, CEO and co-founder of security and medical response marketplace AURA But the truth is...

How to create a digital HQ

Work has shifted from a place you go, to what you do. Today every company must create its own digital HQ which connects its employees, customers, and partners, allowing them to thrive in a work-from-anywhere world. Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of...

Managed services the data solution Africa needs

While the African market is by no means homogenous, there are certain common challenges faced across the region that make data management a challenging prospect. By Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa This includes access to technology and hardware, as...

Here’s how to take advantage of chat commerce this festive season

For retailers the 2021 festive season offers an opportunity to recoup some of the losses from a disruptive and uncertain year. Rapid digital transformation in the past 18 months' has seen consumers adapt to being able to connect with and transact with their service...

Building long-term power partnerships

Consistent and reliable power is the cornerstone of any economy. Yet, according to the African Development Bank Group, more than 30 African countries are currently experiencing power shortages and regular interruptions due to a variety of reasons, including natural...

Humanising the digital experience will give banks the edge

Rapidly changing customer expectations and steadily increasing competition within the banking sector are forcing financial institutions to digitalise their operations, while at the same time ensuring that they humanise their digital experience to gain a competitive...

Things to consider when it comes to home security cameras

South Africa's most recent crime stats from the South African Police Service show that robberies at residences increased by 7,6% in Q1 of this year, compared to the same period in 2020. It was the crime with the fifth highest increase from January to March. "As we...

The greatest barrier to education

More than 70% of disadvantaged students lost learning due to limited or no access to digital devices, this is according to a report by Oxford University Press (OUP) titled Education: the journey towards a digital revolution, which reflects on how schools can embrace...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Senior Information Security Specialist

Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript.Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...

Senior C Programmer

Our Client is a product-led technology company whose solutions have a valuable and positive impact on society. This company enables safety driven mobility solutions and they are in search of a skilled Senior C Programmer with Linux programming experience for...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Senior Information Security Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript.Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...

Senior C Programmer – Western Cape Bellville

Our Client is a product-led technology company whose solutions have a valuable and positive impact on society. This company enables safety driven mobility solutions and they are in search of a skilled Senior C Programmer with Linux programming experience for...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Big Data Specialist ( Contract Role)

Job PurposeWe require a Big Data Specialist to assist with harmonising data from diverse sources, to analyse, problem solve, reconcile, develop solutions and build reporting in various tool sets, to enable Business understanding and decision making.Job...

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