Finance AI technologies to watch
Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...
Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal
OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...
What financial cyberthreats to expect in 2025
Kaspersky experts have shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025 in the company’s latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...
Understanding the severity of TB in children
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and the University of São Paulo has revealed a critical gap in understanding the risk of...
Africa could unlock potential with AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa, rich in culture and human potential, is standing at the cusp of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Large language models, blockchain, and the Internet of Things all hold out immense potential to propel...
In Africa, poor infrastructure is compounded by operational inefficiencies
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Infrastructure gaps inhibit access for hundreds of millions of unconnected Africans – but the bigger issue is our inability to orchestrate the networks that we do have. That’s the word from Funke Opeke, MD of MainOne,...
Global solutions needed for global issues
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Governments around the world, civil society, and private companies need to work together to enable ubiquitous and secure global connectivity. This is the word from Jessica Rosenworcel, chairperson of the US Federal...
MTN SA, Huawei in SA’s first 5.5G mobile network trial
MTN South Africa, in strategic partnership with Huawei, has completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at MTN’s head office in Johannesburg. 5.5G technology includes five key features: 10-gigabit experience; all-scenario Internet of Things; integrated...
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:...
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Jon Hoehler elected as WASPA treasurer
Having started his career in mobile telecoms in 2004, Jon Hoehler is now the newly-elected treasurer of WASPA. His focus will be to provide strategic and financial guidance to help build on the strong financial structures already in place at WASPA and ensure the...
Data management key to surviving any disaster
South Africans have found out the hard way that you never know when or how disaster might strike. And many companies are now discovering that staying in business after a disaster is closely tied to how quickly they can restore their IT operations. Disasters take many...
Eastern Cape Digital Skills Virtual Innovation Hub to unlock growth for unemployed youth
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government in partnership with Microsoft South Africa - and implementation partners the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC), the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa), Walter Sisulu University...
Huawei, DCDT kick off Women4Tech digital skills training programme
Huawei South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, has officially launched the Women4Tech digital skills training programme, with an attendance of 107 women entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to help women advance their...
Confronting the ‘glass cliff’ could accelerate female leadership
Appointing women leaders only during a crisis should trigger introspection and open opportunities to address gender bias head-on, argues Prabashini Moodley, MD of Old Mutual Corporate. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the topic of leadership to the fore again. In...
Board changes at Net1
Net1 has appointed Kuben Pillay as chairman of the board, effective 18 August 2021. Pillay has been a non-executive director since June 2020 and fills this role as a result of the death of Jabu Mabuza who passed away as a result of Covid-19 complications earlier this...
Wits DigiMine to host annual digital mining seminar
Mining's digital future comes under the spotlight again at the University of the Witwatersrand in September, with the Wits Mining Institute's annual digital mining technology seminar. Hosted by the Wits Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine), the...
WeThinkCode_ seeks volunteer mentors
WeThinkCode_ is looking for experienced software practitioners to mentor its second-year students and help build South Africa's next generation of software programmers. Industry mentors will form part of the software programming academy's new Volunteer Programme,...
President’s defence of cadre deployment criticised
According to a report in Business Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa ended his recent testimony to the Zondo Commission with a defence of the government's transformation policy, and urged Deputy Chief Justice Zondo not to order that the ANC's deployment committee be...
Manage post-Covid multi-cloud complexity
Ask anyone in the technology field to name the phenomenon, which most encapsulates IT today and they will most likely name Moore's Law - where doubling the number of transistors on silicon every two years has enabled the exponential growth in processing capabilities....
Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria
To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...
Data Scientist
Seeking a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making by building and deploying AI and BI solutions. Key Requirements Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in data science and machine...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications)
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
IT Projects Manager
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic transformation projects across the business. This role is pivotal in driving visibility, alignment, and delivery of key initiatives that support the company's...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Seeking a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making by building and deploying AI and BI solutions. Key Requirements Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in data science and machine...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
IT Projects Manager – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic transformation projects across the business. This role is pivotal in driving visibility, alignment, and delivery of key initiatives that support the company's...
Software Application Support Specialist – Remote at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Now Hiring: Software Application Support SpecialistRemote (Based in Gauteng) | Permanent PositionAre you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for helping others? Our client, a dynamic player in the tech industry, is on the hunt for a Software Application Support...
DevOps Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a Global Tech Powerhouse – DevOps Engineer (Advanced) Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / RemoteAre you passionate about building seamless, automated infrastructure that powers global innovation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your work shapes world-class...
Software Application Support Specialist – Remote at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Germiston
Now Hiring: Software Application Support SpecialistRemote (Based in Gauteng) | Permanent PositionAre you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for helping others? Our client, a dynamic player in the tech industry, is on the hunt for a Software Application Support...
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