Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch
Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...
Volunteering can give youth a career head start
The latest edition of the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for October 2026 shows a long-term increase in the number of South African job candidates with volunteering experience. An analysis suggests that volunteering can be a compelling strategy for developing...
SA shows strength in laws and competitiveness in CGGI
South Africa ranks 85th out of 133 countries globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), sixth among the 35 African countries assessed, with relative strengths in the Robust Laws & Policies (44th) and Attractive Marketplace (48th) pillars. These...
Groundbreaking SA university project reaches learners on five continents
About 16 000 of South Africa’s roughly 24 000 schools have no computers - yet a project born at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha has taught more than 350 000 learners to code, using little more than puzzle pieces and a cellphone. Tangible Africa, founded by...
Transport roundtable highlights governance and skills as key to economic growth
How can South Africa translate transport infrastructure investment into greater economic opportunity? This question framed the recent ASSAf–SAAE transport roundtable titled “Can South Africa Turn Transport Infrastructure into Economic Opportunity? Safer Mobility,...
Nvidia launches OpenShell reference architecture for safe agents
Nvidia has announced the Nvidia OpenShell Reference Architecture, which enables building, containing, observing and enforcing safe agents on enterprise infrastructure and edge systems. The OpenShell Reference Architecture builds on the foundation of Nvidia OpenShell...
SA can benefit from efficient data centres
South Africa needs energy-efficient data centres to pull inefficient business computing out of local offices and homes and funnel it towards better-optimised environments. That’s according to Adriaan Venter, CEO of Cube ICT Solutions, ahead of tomorrow’s International...
IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...
How to minimise PHP threats
Attackers may have used the PHP security flaws made public on 21 October before anyone else knew about them, says Tomas Stamulis, chief security officer at cybersecurity specialists Surfshark. Also, on sites that haven’t installed the PHP fix yet, attackers could take...
ESG, infrastructure constraints put AI progress at risk as data centre delays mount
Data centre growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is colliding with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and infrastructure constraints, according to GlobalData. Annual data centre power consumption is expected to rise from 590 terawatt-hours...
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Cybersecurity awareness needs to catch up with a workforce that is no longer human
Every October, security awareness campaigns quite rightly return to people. We remind employees to be suspicious of unexpected requests, protect their credentials, question unusual MFA prompts and think carefully before giving an application access to company data. I...
AI adoption is exposing the limits of cyber awareness
An organisation can train every employee to recognise a suspicious email and still expose sensitive information through an AI agent with excessive permissions. As businesses connect AI to their data and operations, cybersecurity awareness needs to reach the people...
The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket
In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...
Every business needs project management, even if it doesn’t think it does
Every business reaches a point where informal coordination is no longer enough. By Alison Kadangwe, project manager at Change Logic When a company is small, people can make decisions quickly, everybody tends to know what everybody else is doing and, when something new...
ESG objectives must shift from reporting to real‑time accountability
South African businesses are increasingly realising that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals can no longer be treated as a once‑a‑year reporting exercise. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip South Africa Instead, ESG has become an ongoing...
Are SA’s cyber defenders ready for AI?
South Africa’s cybersecurity challenges are growing more complex as the country struggles to fill the roles needed to address them. By Eniola Lisoyi, head: department of networks, maths and systems engineering at Richfield A 2024 CSIR national survey found that 63% of...
Catastrophic events demand faster, smarter responses
The response mounted in the first hours and days following a catastrophic event can have far-reaching consequences for organisations, insurers, regulators and affected communities. This is the word from legal and industry experts speaking at an industry forum hosted...
Build a security culture that lasts
Cybersecurity training remains one of the most persistent challenges in corporate South Africa, not because organisations don’t invest in it, but because too many still treat it as a once-off exercise. Ticking a compliance box and moving on. The result? Employees...
Investing in employee experience could be the true driver of customer success
For businesses looking to build loyalty among their customers, success ultimately doesn’t hinge on marketing or advertising campaigns or on automation, AI bots and customer experience (CX) platforms, but on the quality of engagement provided by their customer service...
What the future of risk can teach us about building resilient leaders
South African businesses are no longer dealing with isolated shocks. They are operating in a permanent risk environment, and leadership models need to catch up. By Izabela Stofberg, chief underwriting officer at Santam Re. BDO’s 2026 Global Risk Landscape report...
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A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Junior C# Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Business Systems Analyst x 3 – Gauteng Centurion
Our Pretoria based client is looking for 3 x Business systems Analysts for hybrid contracts ending in March 2027.Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and...
Software Engineer (.NET | C# | Blazor | AI)
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Software Engineer (.NET | C# | Blazor | AI) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Software Engineer (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI Engineering) Join a forward-thinking technology environment where you'll build intelligent, AI-powered software solutions, combining modern software engineering with responsible AI implementation. To be successful, you'll...
Business Analyst
My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...
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Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville)
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Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
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