OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...
Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global
As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...
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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100 banks sign up for Swift Go
Since Swift Go went live in July, 100 banks around the world have signed up, to send fast, predictable, highly secure and competitively priced low-value cross-border payments from their bank accounts. Ten banks are already live with Swift Go, most recently Deutsche...
Gilat to distribute Quantum in Africa
Gilat Telecom has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in Africa for Quantum Networks. Gilat Telecom will be making the product portfolio of Quantum Networks available to its existing SI partners in Africa. Gilat Telecom is also expanding its channel programme...
Standard Bank sees 400% growth in virtual card issuance
While South Africans have been embracing virtual cards for some time, the use of this digital payment method has seen a dramatic rise recently. Data from Standard Bank shows that physical card uptake in 2020 slowed significantly, down over 50% from 2019. Meanwhile,...
Strategix achieves VMware Cloud Verified status
Strategix Technology Solutions, a South African ICT services provider delivering disaster recovery, cloud, managed services, and virtualisation solutions, has announced it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. As a VMware partner that has achieved Advanced Level...
PORT Designs launch their first SAFFA backpack!
Being a world leader in luggage and accessory technology products, PORT Designs is known world-wide for their innovative yet affordable range of backpacks, trolleys, tablet, and laptop cases - as well as a wide variety of accessories that will certainly meet any...
SA poised for rapid surge in containerisation
The emergence of Kubernetes and containerisation is arguably more important for the evolution of computing than virtualisation about 15 years ago and is poised to see massive uptake in the coming years, providing an attractive skills investment for those looking to...
Managing hearings in the remote workforce
Hearings are a critical part of the business machinery. They provide parties with an opportunity to resolve conflict, and they can mitigate risk for employee and organisation alike. However, the past 18 months have not been ideal for organisations undertaking...
In the cloud economy, reskilling is key to sustainable growth
As we emerge from the global pandemic, the need for connection and collaboration in every sphere of life is fuelling the expansion of cloud computing. By Richard Chambers, area vice-president: Africa & MED at Salesforce Companies are looking for new ways to...
A strategic approach to backup and data protection
If there is one thing the past 18 months have taught us, it's that the future is by no means set in stone. When it comes to ensuring business continuity, it pays to be prepared. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat One of the most important aspects of...
The role of the consumer in the creation of insurance products
Traditional insurers are under greater pressure today than ever before, writes Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa. Even before the pandemic, South African insurers were facing a whirlwind of claims, raising questions about the long-term viability of the...
Service Desk Analyst (L2) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Service Desk Analyst (L2)Support Escalations and Troubleshooting for a Dynamic Global IT EnvironmentIT Support | Johannesburg, South Africa | Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 08:30-18:00 BST About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider delivering expert...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. Key Responsibilities: Gather user requirements and develop...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Developer The Role This exciting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their products, develop new offerings with banking partners, and explore new opportunities. You'll:Design, test, and deploy code to improve service range, returns,...
Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Angular (Web Developer) to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Angular and modern web technologies, a good eye for UI/UX, and the ability to build scalable and responsive applications....
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Data Analyst (Cloud Focus)Location: Menlyn / Remote Hybrid Work Type: Flexible Resource Assignment (1960 hours annually) Citizenship: South African citizens or permanent residents preferred; applicants with valid work permits also welcome.Join a Global IT...
Integration Analyst
Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...
Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Angular (Web Developer) to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Angular and modern web technologies, a good eye for UI/UX, and the ability to build scalable and responsive applications....
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Integration Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...
Senior ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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