‘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...

Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app

Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...

Take control with the SCAM framework

With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...

Rising cost of living drives move to credit

The number of overall credit originations (a measure of new accounts opened) increased by 15,2%, as South Africans increasingly used new and existing credit products to meet their rising consumption needs via credit cards, personal loans, and retail revolving loans,...

Shift to cloud reinforces the need for enhanced security

An increasing number of organisations are shifting towards hybrid cloud environments and adopting containerisation technologies, resulting in a pressing need for enhanced cloud workload security solutions, according to a new study from Kaspersky and ISG. The research...

Data centres and the electricity conundrum

Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...

AI PCs set to boost PC sales

Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...

When it comes to ‘litter’, start with a ‘little’

South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings - not only in terms of improving the environment, but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with better property values....

New round of resignations at OpenAI

Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance

Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...

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Evotel provides Welkom schools with free fibre

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel, with the installation of its fibre network infrastructure in Welkom, is also providing schools falling within its network coverage with free access to its fast and reliable fibre. "As responsible citizens we believe in fully...

Argantic helps customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge

Connecting customers to the voice network has traditionally been a prohibitive cost. However, Argantic is now helping customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge. All they now need to pay is the phone system license, SIP and call costs. The Microsoft Teams Voice...

How companies can deal with the threat of cybercrime

Organisations should harden security, educate their workforce and shore up their last line of defence, writes Ian Engelbrecht, Africa lead and systems engineer at Veeam. Cybercrime is on the rise and South African C-suites would do well to ensure that they have...

Vox supports black-owned fibre enterprise in Makhanda

Vox has given a shot in the arm to the development of communication infrastructure and services in Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, with its latest Enterprise and Supplier Development initiative. Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says that there is a growing body of...

Rectron expands point of sale offering with Newland ID

Rectron has added Newland ID, a manufacturer of barcode scanners, to its portfolio. Rectron will be distributing the full Newland ID range, comprising (wireless) handheld scanners, stationary scanners, mobile computers, tablets, micro kiosks, and OEM scan engines, as...

TES partners with AST Recycling

South African recycler AST Recycling has been selected as the local provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) and IT asset recycling services for TES, which provides these services for a large number of global clients. The company approached AST Recycling, because of...

Containerisation is key for businesses needing to do more with less

At a time when economic pressures are forcing businesses to sweat their IT assets and do more with less, container technology and Kubernetes can be instrumental. By Modeen Malick, senior systems engineer at Commvault South Africa Achieving what is needed can be done...

Infusing customer insights into your business

In today's increasingly digital world, data-driven customer analytics have become the heartbeat of modern businesses. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com More customers are engaging with businesses through digital channels and continued advances in...

Fintech steps in where government and banks fail SMEs

Fintech has stepped in where most others have failed, providing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the support they need to scale and create jobs, while simultaneously making funding possible for micro-enterprises that have previously been excluded by mainstream...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is actively seeking highly capable Project Managers to lead exciting electrical and instrumentation projects in Cape Town, Durban, and Bloemfontein.They are looking for leaders who can expertly navigate the complexities of electrical and instrumentation...

Senior Business Analyst

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Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps as its next Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer where you will work on a variety of projects and solve complex challenges. The business works closely with clients to ensure that they are...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Senior Business AnalystSenior Business AnalystResponsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well-facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholdersDocument existing business processes and develop and document new business...

Senior Business analyst

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholdersDocument existing business processes and develop and document new business processesDevelop functional and technical...

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer (Remote - Cape Town Based)Support a UK-based MSP from sunny Cape Town - Remote Role on UK HoursIT Support - R18,000/month - Full-time, PermanentAbout Our ClientOur client is a UK-based Managed Service Provider with over 14 years of...

Senior Business analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholdersDocument existing business processes and develop and document new business processesDevelop functional and technical...

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer (Remote - Cape Town Based)Support a UK-based MSP from sunny Cape Town - Remote Role on UK HoursIT Support - R18,000/month - Full-time, PermanentAbout Our ClientOur client is a UK-based Managed Service Provider with over 14 years of...

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