Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...
Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
African Development Bank calls for bold solutions to African poverty
Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent and hampering achievement of global development goals. To tackle these challenges and speed up the continent’s efforts to achieve these...
Kaspersky IDs security flaws in Unisoc
Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs that could allow bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorised remote access by exploiting modem communication with the...
Digitalisation can empower informal merchants to unlock Africa’s growth
The digital transformation of sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will not be complete without a focus on helping the region’s hundreds of thousands of small, micro and informal merchants to digitalise their businesses. And payments represents a natural starting point for...
Emerging markets well positioned to drive global growth
By 2035, emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global economic growth. This is among the findings from S&P Global’s latest Look Forward research study, which identifies and assesses the opportunities and...
AI-powered drone swarms transform industries beyond defense
While drone swarms have been an area of technological development for many years, their practical applications have only recently gained significant momentum, particularly following increased attention during the Russia-Ukraine war, as reflected in Google search...
Global IT spending set for 9,3% growth in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,74-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,3% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Current spending on generative AI (GenAI) has been predominantly from technology companies building the supply-side...
From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication...
GenAI extends automation potential in future of work
The return to the office has accelerated in 2024. While further return-to-the-office mandates are expected in 2025, many employees continue to work remotely for at least part of the time. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the hottest...
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Data privacy requires a multi-pronged data protection approach
The introduction of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has put the spotlight on data security for many organisations, which has prompted many CIOs and chief information security officers (CISOs) to invest in data encryption. By Gary Allemann, MD of...
Hybrid working and the unexpected future
Hybrid working is never going to work. Work from home is never going to stick. Oh, really? Colin Thornton, chief commercial officer at Turrito Networks, questions the predictions. It was the year that finally changed global business gear - 2020. The year when...
Digital nomads need digital policies for business continuity
The world has changed. It has changed as fundamentally as it did when the wheel entered the transportation equation and electricity lit up the office. The world of work will never return to the humdrum run of traffic, office and watercooler gossip, not unless these...
Why investors should care about cybersecurity
Investors need to consider cyber preparedness in their investment decisions, writes Kondi Nkosi, country head of Schroders South Africa. Today, 100% of companies rely on the internet to operate, compared to the one-in-four 10 years ago, according to a study from...
Nology to distribute Call4tel 3CX PBX appliances in SA
Unified Communications appliance manufacturer Call4tel has appointed Nology as its local authorised distributor of the Call4tel 3CX PBX-certified appliance range. Ross Griffiths, product manager at Nology, says: "Nology identified a gap in the South African market for...
African banks turn to IBM hybrid cloud and AI
IBM has announced that major financial institutions across Africa have selected hybrid cloud and AI capabilities from IBM to unlock digital innovation and continue their work to develop digital-first solutions, ultimately broadening access to financial services on the...
Competition Tribunal approves Altron acquisition of Lawtrust
The Competition Tribunal has approved the acquisition of digital signature services company Lawtrust by JSE-listed Altron. The R245-million deal will see Lawtrust being integrated into Altron, which also acquired identity management market leader, Ubusha Technologies,...
ICASA market inquiry into signal distribution services
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published notice of its intention to conduct an inquiry into competition in signal distribution services and is inviting questions from the public on clarity by 4 October 2021. Peter Grealy, Nozipho...
Institute of Directors urges considered approach to mandatory vaccines
A new corporate debate over whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be mandatory is one, says the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), that boards should consider seriously, but with sensitivity and having taken the necessary legal advice. Already one local...
New appointments at Mimecast SA
Mimecast has announced the appointment of two key new hires, Moss Gondwe as public sector director and Collin Kunene as channel director, to support its operations in South Africa. Gondwe, a former IBM and Microsoft executive, will focus on expanding Mimecast's...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Support Technician – Networking and Connectivity – Umhlanga – Durban at Ntice Search
Our client, an ISP specializing in providing INTERNET, VOICE and HOSTING solutions, is seeking a permanent opportunity for a skilled and experienced Support Desk Technician based in Umhlanga, DurbanDuties and ResponsibilitiesAnswering support phone calls and...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London – Eastern Cape Arcadia
Key Responsibilities:Provide onsite technical support for the company's products and services.Diagnose and repair hardware issues (remove, replace faulty equipment).Inspect sites before installations and ensure they meet technical requirements.Install systems/products...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Woodstock
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Test Analyst with hands-on testing expertise and proven experience in test execution for fast-paced project delivery.RequirementsCritical Skills & Experience: 6 years of experience in software testing, with...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
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