‘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...

Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain

Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...

The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies

Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...

Youth holds the key for African success

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa’s young population is key to the continent’s success in the digital economy - and forward-thinking countries are finding ways to leverage their passion and innovation. A panel discussion with government leaders...

Business urged to lead in Africa’s digitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Business leaders are calling for more co-operation across the continent to fast-track connectivity and make the digital economy a reality. Speaking on a panel discussion at Africa Tech Festival, President Ntuli, MD:...

Improving Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain

Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains and creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for medications....

Teraco on the march with new data centre expansion

Hot on the heels of it announcing the construction of its own sustainable energy source in the Free State, Teraco, says it is building a new hyperscale data centre with 40 megawatts (MW) of critical power load at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni. The data centre,...

Johannesburg Planetarium revitalised as state-of-the-art Digital Dome

The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome – the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere – has now become a place of infinite possibilities which will forever change how South Africans teach, research, and engage with science, technology, business, sport, the...

How resilient is your organisation against a cyberattack?

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival - As we move towards a digital-everything world, cybersecurity, cloud security, and cyber resilience is more important than ever. Ayanda Peta, CISO at Africa Rainbow Minerals, points out that most organisations are...

From Boomers to Zoomers, boost Black Friday sales

With the world’s most famous sales day fast approaching, new research from Infobip highlights how different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday - with 86% of all generations expecting targeted and relevant communications,...

Cloud market set to go stratospheric

The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...

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Analyze Consulting signs up Workday Advisory

Analyze Consulting has been named a Workday Advisory Services Partner. Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. As a Workday Advisory Services Partner, Analyze Consulting will focus on advising customers in a number of areas...

ITA launches high-speed fibre link between Angola and DRC

Internet Technologies Angola (ITA), part of the Paratus Group, has launched its high-speed fibre-optic link connecting Angola to DRC across Noqui (Angola) and Matadi (DRC). The 600-kilometre connection between Luanda and Noqui, with a capacity of up to 200 gigabits...

Evotel sets Installing Hope challenge

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel has announced its "Installing Hope Challenge", challenging other FNOs and Internet service providers (ISPs) and any businesses in the telecoms industry to give back to the communities they operate in and to assist the needy with a...

Software development holds opportunities for SA’s youth

Youth unemployment has hit a record high, with 64,4% of those aged 15 to 24 unemployed, according to Statistics SA. As more and more jobs are becoming available in the tech space, it is vital to bridge the digital skills gap in South Africa to minimise the youth...

Vodacom goes live with Northern Cape 5G network footprint

Vodacom Central Region has become the first network provider to switch on first live 5G mobile network in Kimberly, Northern Cape province. The 5G network supports both mobile and fixed wireless access services. Vodacom customers with 5G enabled devices, and within a...

Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace

Managing mental health-related issues in the workplace can be difficult. Employers should manage employees with mental health related issues carefully and fairly, working with, rather than against, employees with mental health related issues. This may alleviate the...

Lenovo adds VMware for resilient edge computing

Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) has announced it will be the first to market with VMware's software solution for the edge running on the resilient ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers. The new solution will be delivered directly to customer edge sites with the...

Sophos adds AWS competency

Sophos has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Competency status. Sophos is among the first to be named a Level 1 MSSP Competency program partner. "It has never been more critical for organizations adopting cloud...

Field Network & Server Engineer

As a Field Network Server Engineer, you will deliver premium onsite IT infrastructure services to our diverse Johannesburg client base. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise with exceptional service delivery to maintain the company's reputation as a...

Senior Python Developer

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...

Field Network & Server Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

As a Field Network Server Engineer, you will deliver premium onsite IT infrastructure services to our diverse Johannesburg client base. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise with exceptional service delivery to maintain the company's reputation as a...

Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...

Automation Tester 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...

Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...

Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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...

Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...

Data Engineer (5-year Contract) – (JHB)

OVERVIEW:Our client, a well-established management consulting firm with a focus on the Banking and Insurance sector, is looking for a skilled Data Engineer with expertise in Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure to join their team on a 5-year contract. In this role, you'll...

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