Cassava, Microsoft collaborate on community engagement
Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local...
Treasury must address the digital asset elephant in the room
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his delayed budget speech on 12 March amid the furore over a proposed VAT hike, blockchain-based digital assets were the elephant in the room. By Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech and digital assets lead for Forvis...
How Blue Pearl is transforming recruitment for modern businesses
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finding the right candidate quickly and efficiently has become essential for organisations to stay ahead, writes Fatima Bibi Mohamed, ecosystem leader: South Africa at IBM. Traditional hiring processes are often...
MTN GigZone aims for affordable community connectivity
MTN South Africa has announced the launch of MTN GigZone, an initiative aimed at providing affordable and reliable community Internet access in underserved areas, offering 24-hour access for just R5. MTN GigZone will be rolled out in phases across selected townships,...
Vertiv launches free cooling evaporative solution
Vertiv has announced a significant upgrade of its thermal management product portfolio with the introduction of the next-gen Vertiv Liebert EFC free cooling unit with low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant. The solution is designed to meet stringent...
Eskom’s evolution sparks hope of thinking outside the grid
For decades, South Africans have associated Eskom with crisis rather than innovation. However, a quiet transformation is underway, one that suggests the power utility is beginning to embrace creativity and technology in its approach to energy management and financial...
Emotional intelligence is a core competency in a skills-based economy
The notion that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a mere "soft skill" is questionable, writes Roland Innes, MD f Dyna Training. In today's dynamic skills-based economy EQ is a core competency, essential for dealing with constant change and achieving sustainable success....
The AI imperative for transforming public sector services
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract construct; it's actively reshaping South Africa’s public sector, writes Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies. But this transformation hinges on more than just adoption. For governments...
Technology could transform mother tongue education
Despite South Africa’s constitutional right to education in one’s preferred language, children not learning in their mother tongue continue to underperform when compared to those who do. With R99-million earmarked to support the expansion of mother tongue instruction...
Saffers look to solar as tariffs increase
Eskom was recently granted a reduced tariff hike of 12,74% by Nersa, which takes effect today (1 April 2025). While this is a reprieve from what could have been a 36% tariff hike earlier this year, it still places significant strain on South African consumers and...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Mid-Level C#.Net Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining existing...