Transforming operational efficiencies with Sage X3 and adoption of AI

Transforming operational efficiencies with Sage X3 and adoption of AI

JCI Mining says AI-driven analytics and process automation will become essential to staying competitive. JCI Mining positions itself as a leading opencast mining contractor based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The company operates primarily in the coal mining sector, supplying Eskom power stations and producing export-quality coal for international markets. Known for its extensive use…

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AI spending boom hits overdrive

AI spending boom hits overdrive

A momentous week in the technology sector made it clear there is no sign the boom in building artificial intelligence infrastructure is slowing — despite the bubble talk. Nvidia, whose processors are the AI revolution’s backbone, became the first company to surpass US$5-trillion in market value. Microsoft and OpenAI inked a deal enhancing the ChatGPT…

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Nvidia solidifies AI dominance with major South Korea infrastructure deals

Nvidia solidifies AI dominance with major South Korea infrastructure deals

Nvidia is dramatically expanding its presence in South Korea, securing massive deals with the country’s largest companies and the government itself to build out national AI infrastructure. These partnerships underscore the pivotal role Nvidia ‘s hardware plays in global AI ambition. Read: Nvidia becomes first $5-trillion company amid AI boom The collaborations involve the deployment…

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‘Reimagined’ gov.za website in the works

‘Reimagined’ gov.za website in the works

The state expects to launch the gov.za alpha site this month. The state will this month launch the gov.za alpha site, followed by the migration of departmental websites and the implementation of zero-rating. This was revealed during National Treasury’s progress report on the status of Operation Vulindlela phase two, for the second quarter of the…

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South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services

South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS Government plans to launch the “alpha” (pre-beta) version of its revamped central website this month, according to according to an update of the second phase of government’s Operation Vulindlela programme. The www.gov.za portal acts as a central gateway to information on government services and initiatives. President Cyril Ramaphosa said during…

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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet completes first flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet completes first flight

Nearly a decade after NASA partnered with Lockheed Martin to build the unique aircraft, the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) jet has successfully completed its first flight in California. The milestone moves the project one step closer to its ambitious goal: achieving supersonic flight without generating the disruptive “sonic boom.” Read: Nvidia becomes first $5-trillion…

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TymeBank promotes Cheslyn Jacobs to CEO

TymeBank promotes Cheslyn Jacobs to CEO

Cheslyn Jacobs, incoming CEO of TymeBank. TymeBank has received approval from the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority to appoint Cheslyn Jacobs as its new CEO, effective 1 January 2026. Jacobs succeeds Karl Westvig, who has been with TymeBank’s leadership since 2023 and will continue to serve in an advisory capacity to support the bank’s…

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New CEO for TymeBank

New CEO for TymeBank

Cheslyn Jacobs Digital challenger bank TymeBank will have a new CEO from January. Cheslyn Jacobs will take the reins from Karl Westvig with effect from 1 January 2026. Westvig, who has been part of the bank’s leadership team since 2023, will continue in an advisory role after he steps down. “Jacobs, a TymeBank founding team…

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TymeBank names founding member Cheslyn Jacobs as new CEO

TymeBank names founding member Cheslyn Jacobs as new CEO

TymeBank, the digital-first banking platform, has announced the appointment of Cheslyn Jacobs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. The appointment has been officially approved by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority. Read: Nvidia becomes first $5-trillion company amid AI boom Jacobs will succeed Karl Westvig, who has been part of…

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Top ICT tenders: SASSA to roll out modernisation, digitisation projects

Top ICT tenders: SASSA to roll out modernisation, digitisation projects

SASSA wants to implement modernisation and digitisation improvements in two provinces. It’s a busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with many opportunities for the ICT industry to consider. However, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), dominates the issue with six requests focused on modernisation and digitisation improvements in two provinces. The agency’s Western…

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