Southern African private equity bouncing back
Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...
Longer-term vehicle financing takes off
Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...
DDoS attacks skyrocket as hacktivist activity surges
There has been a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks - especially in Europe and the Middle East – according to the findings of Netscout’s latest 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. Attack...
Malatsi lays out SA’s roadmap for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to benefit humanity, and South Africa should harness it as such. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communication and digital technologies, who points out that the International Telecommunications Union...
Fossil fuels to power 60% of Africa’s energy by 2040
By 2040, up to 60% of the African energy matrix will be fossil fuel driven. This is the word from Anibor Kragha, executive secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association, addressing a FAMAR-sponsored panel discussion during the Angola Oil & Gas...
Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
Kudos for top students in IITPSA Programming Olympiad
High School learners from around the country have been recognised as top performers in the 2024 Computer Programming Olympiad - part of the Computer Olympiads - a flagship initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA). Over...
Intel claims industry-first with new AI system
Intel and Inflection AI have launched what they claim is an industry-first – Inflection for Enterprise – an enterprise-grade AI system powered by Intel Gaudi and Intel Tiber AI Cloud. The companies say Inflection for Enterprise will accelerate the adoption and impact...
Cyberespionage campaign targets Russian government entities
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new series of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks by Awaken Likho targeting government and industrial sectors in Russia. The threat group, still active, has adapted its tactics to improve the effectiveness of its attacks and...
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MetroFibre doubles speed on its open access network
MetroFibre is upgrading line speeds on its fibre to the home (FTTH) packages, with product adjustments effective from 1 June 2021 and rolled out over a two-week period after that. Existing direct FTTH customers and those of ISPs and resellers operating on MetroFibre's...
Paratus to open Zambian data centre
Paratus, a provider of business communication and hosting services in Zambia, will soon announce the opening of its new data centre in the heart of Lusaka. The new purpose-built facility will enable businesses to store and access their most vital asset, their data, at...
Affordable digital banking takes off in East Africa
In a region still dominated by cash and mobile money options, like M-Pesa, new collaborations between fintechs are looking to capture the price-sensitive market with innovative, open-loop digital payment solutions in East Africa. According to Mark Dankworth,...
Tech changes the game for the property sector
Data from residential property platform Leadhome suggests that their agents sell four times more properties than the industry average by simply making it easier for agents to do their jobs. The differentiator is technology, according to John Murray, Leadhome's chief...
Covid-19 crisis forces digital innovation
In a global pandemic, being able to engage immediately and effectively with a dispersed workforce has enabled companies to keep their people safe and their operations running. Wyzetalk says lessons learned working with one of the world's largest mining companies over...
Work from Anywhere Tech Talk Series – 2
In the latest Dell Technologies, Work from Anywhere Tech Talk Series, Dell thought leaders share insights into the latest tech trends. The series takes viewers through an informative journey looking at how organisations can take advantage of market conditions to...
Secutel wins information security certification
Secutel Technologies, a developer of physical security technology and provider of cloud-based solutions, has achieved the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 27001 certification. "With solutions that are aimed at the physical security of companies and...
Fixed LTE a viable connectivity option for SA
In recent years, fibre has taken preference over traditional fixed connectivity mediums in many South African homes due to reliable download and upload speeds with uncapped offerings. By Theolin Moodley, senior product manager: APN & LTE at Vox However, LTE and...
Electronic component shortages leave gamers wanting
Electronic component shortages, specifically semiconductors and substrates for central processing units (CPUs), have created a massive problem for many industries, including the gaming industry, leaving consumers in limbo as they are unable to get their hands-on new...
Improve your digital customer service strategy
In today's customer-driven world, the role of the customer service and support team is more critical than ever. By Ndagi Job Goshi, GM of Liferay Africa Businesses need to shift their mindset to view their customer service and support not as an expense but rather as...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
One of our clients is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join team. As a key member of our development operations team, you will help design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should...
Senior Solutions Architect
Are you a seasoned Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge, scalable, and secure enterprise systems? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and driving innovation across diverse cloud environments? Our Client...
IT Engineer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an IT Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities 2nd line support to the Product Specialist teamAssist with installations (remote / onsite)Partake (actively) in IT...
Senior Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a seasoned Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge, scalable, and secure enterprise systems? Do you have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and driving innovation across diverse cloud environments? Our Client...
IT Engineer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an IT Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities 2nd line support to the Product Specialist teamAssist with installations (remote / onsite)Partake (actively) in IT...
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager with experience in facilities structures and/or organizational relocationsContract position - December 2025.Are you a seasoned project manager with a passion for seamless transitions?Do you thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring business...
GIS Technician
We are currently seeking a GIS Technician on a contract basis to assist our client in the GIS & Survey section of the Property Holding Branch. This role supports a critical data cleaning project linked to the Insurance Immovable Asset Register, ensuring that...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...
Sr. Java Developers at HRvisory Pvt LTd – Gauteng Sandown
Location : Johannesburg [ 3 days in a week from office]Duration : 6 Months renewalNO CSV holder with company nameJob Spec Sr Software Developer with 6 - 8 years experience Java 17 backend + Angular JS + Banking + Payments Preferred Domain knowledge - Banking(Core,...
Full Stack Developer (Mid-Level) at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town.The ideal candidate will have solid experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem, including .NET, C#, Blazor, and SQL Server.You will be responsible...
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