Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs
Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...
Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect
It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...
ITU forum comes up with digital innovation ideas
The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap”. The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are...
Convenience, technology high on passenger wish list
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and...
Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative
Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation. The...
South Africans keen on switching to EVs, hybrid cars
More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Ford, with most preferring hybrid technology. As part of its multi-market research, Ford spoke with South African car owners and...
AI could save $3trn flowing into the shadow economy
Global economies can save $3,13-trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the inaugural Napier AI/AML Index. The Napier AI/AML Index, published in partnership with leading research group GlobalData, provides the...
Digital fraud has hit most South African users
In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...
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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...
Coventry University Group, MasterStart launch online leadership courses
Educational innovators Coventry University Group and MasterStart have combined their acclaimed teaching frameworks to create courses aimed at developing the next generation of leaders and to inspire under-represented groups to gain leadership skills. The collaboration...
Next big leap forward for CRM is transforming into a system of experiences
Customer relationship management (CRM) is a massive industry. In fact, it's the biggest software market in the world that continues to see steady growth. By Hyther Nizam, president: MEA at Zoho The global market is set to be worth $94,4-billion by 2027, up from the...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Queenstown – Eastern Cape – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
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...
System Administrator (IBM Storwize)
These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI. Additionally,...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
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 Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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