ADC expands in East Africa with Wingu partnership
Wingu Africa, which providers carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres. The collaboration links the East African markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’...
Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour
Kathy Gibson reports - The 2020s have generally been an uneasy decade, with disruption coming from many directions - and this is affecting how consumers feel about the brands they buy. Nick Coates, regional CEO of Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, points to a several macro...
Global air passenger demand hits record high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10,4% compared to 2023. This...
Mechanisation meets SA’s growing agricultural demands
South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment, writes Wayne Morris, head of alliances at WesBank. With production costs rising at an alarming 12,4% year-on-year, as reported by Statistics South Africa, farmers are grappling with the need to balance...
Ethernet campus switch revenues set to bounce back
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, 2024 was a difficult year for Ethernet Campus Switch sales, with a 20% contraction compared to record revenues in 2023. The market is expected to rebound in 2025 and beyond, fueled by refresh cycles and WiFi...
ACSA reports a good festive season
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to report a highly successful performance during the 2024 peak travel period, recording a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 5% year on year increase in total passenger traffic. Marking the culmination of a bustling...
Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...
GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...
Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa
Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlights critical fraud trends across the continent, revealing that southern Africa’s rejection rates rose significantly from 9% in 2023 to 21% in 2024. Drawing on anonymised data from over 110...
SA businesses recognise AI as strategic necessity
South African businesses are increasingly optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive profitability and achieve strategic goals. This is among the findings of a new poll of 4 200 C-suite executives by Qlik, which reveals what is hindering...
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Moving to the cloud: is it right for your business?
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New opportunities as channel engages with RPA
Digital transformation has become the priority for organisations of all sizes, resulting in a dramatic shift in the role of IT. As we move into 2022, it’s rapidly becoming clear that IT no longer supports the business – today, IT is the business. Brian Little, chief...
Tyme completes $180m capital raise
Tyme, one of the fastest growing digital banking groups globally, has successfully secured investments from Tencent and CDC to complete its $180-million Series B capital raise. The investments from Tencent and CDC are pegged at an additional $70-million. Tencent is a...
CA Southern Africa in strategic alliance with Ignite Technology
CA Southern Africa, the sole sub-Saharan representative of Broadcom Software, has announced a strategic alliance with Ignite Technology, an enterprise software and IT consulting services business specialising in Clarity Portfolio Project Management (PPM), automation,...
Continuous improvements bring local cloud providers to the fore
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Social enterprises could be key to a prosperous and equitable future for Africa
As we continue rebuilding following the economic and social damage caused by the pandemic, there is ample opportunity for optimism. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa I am encouraged by the continent's rich history of innovation and ingenuity. After all, Africa is the...
Turn resignations into a reset to upgrade skills
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Digital safety this holiday season
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Partner Elite and Karoobos Investments invest in IoTdc
Partner Elite, a division of Raizcorp has Karoobos Investments have invested an undisclosed, but significant, sum in IoTdc, an innovative and rapidly growing internet-of-things company. This partnership will provide support to scale IoTdc. Even though the majority of...
Digital transformation is key to any business’ success
As the world adapts to the realities of Covid-19, industries and businesses need to have a firm grasp on digital transformation to compete. Not only does it exist to solve business problems, eliminating complexity through technology, but it also reduces unnecessary...
Lead Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements Leadership: Lead the elicitation of intricate client accounting system requirements, translating them into comprehensive functional specifications.Solution Architect: Design and architect sophisticated functional accounting solutions, ensuring alignment...
Intermediate Software Developer
Join a hybrid work environment in Centurion as an Intermediate Software Developer focused on .NET, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes solutions. Key Requirements Solid experience with .NET (C#) and related frameworksHands-on experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and...
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Join a hybrid work environment in Centurion as an Intermediate Software Developer focused on .NET, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes solutions. Key Requirements Solid experience with .NET (C#) and related frameworksHands-on experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and...
Digital Strategist
We're looking for strong Digital Strategists to lead performance marketing strategies across CRM, content, paid media, and automation. Bring the thinking that connects digital activity to real business outcomes. As a Digital Strategist at The Agency, you'll shape and...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst
The purpose of the role is to plan, design, develop and launch Personal Share Portfolios (PSP) and associated business processes across the Investment platform.Key responsibilitiesEnsuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding...
Digital Strategist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're looking for strong Digital Strategists to lead performance marketing strategies across CRM, content, paid media, and automation. Bring the thinking that connects digital activity to real business outcomes. As a Digital Strategist at The Agency, you'll shape and...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to plan, design, develop and launch Personal Share Portfolios (PSP) and associated business processes across the Investment platform.Key responsibilitiesEnsuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding...
Senior Test Analyst
Our Client, a leading and established organisation, is looking for someone with a strong eye for quality and a solid grasp of Agile Testing in fast-moving, DevOps-aligned teams. This Senior Automation Tester role will suit a test analyst who enjoys being hands-on with...
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We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Analyst SCP at PnP
IntroductionTo drive commercial processes and financial reconciliations within the supply chain function, with a strong focus on identifying income opportunities through data analysis, financial reporting, and project tracking.Duties & Responsibilities Revenue...
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