Huawei and Qualcomm seal patent licence agreement
Huawei and Qualcomm have agreed on a multi-year, broad patent licence agreement that includes cross licences to the companies’ patent portfolios across a range of technology fields - including 5G, compute, AI, and networking - together with Qualcomm’s purchase of...
Top five actions CISOs should be taking now
Gartner has identified five actions that chief information security officers (CISOs) should take by the end of 2026 to combat accelerating technological disruption. “AI-augmented cyberattacks, AI safety debates, and emerging quantum computing risks create persistent...
Vodacom challenge collects 2,2 tonnes of e-waste
Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa's Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and rewarding. Delivered in...
Grid automation market to reach $65,5bn by 2033
The global grid automation market is expected to reach $65,5-billion by 2033 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5,7% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. Growing electricity demand, aging grid infrastructure, increasing integration of renewable...
Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending
South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...
SMBs targeted in enterprise-level attacks
The illusion that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can fly under the radar of cybercriminals is becoming obsolete. Kaspersky warns that attackers are deploying the same methods against smaller businesses as they do against large enterprises. To help strengthen...
Drop in factory activity drives PMI down
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI declined from 46.8 to 45.8 in August, marking its lowest reading so far in 2026 and a fourth consecutive month-on-month decline. The deterioration was driven by a sharp fall in factory activity and a renewed weakening in new orders,...
Why the rise of model routing is a bet against permanence
Recently, Stripe agreed to acquire OpenRouter at a reported $8-billion. Just last week Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the open-source AI model hub, for $12,9-billion. Different headlines, but they reflect the same broader shift. The value in AI is...
Call for a constitutional approach to regulating AI
South Africa needs to move beyond its longstanding “wait-and-see” approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and establish a binding, constitutional framework that protects human rights while allowing technological innovation to continue. This is according to...
SA’s women are winning on homes, stalled on land, behind on business
The numbers on women and property in South Africa seem to contradict each other. Women hold just 13% of the country's farmland by area. Yet women-only home purchases have climbed from roughly 29,5% of residential transfers in 1995 to about 38% today – and have...
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Meridian Realty adds AI visualisation to listings
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Experian announces Agent Trust for AI-driven commerce
Experian has launched Experian Agent Trust, a framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents. As AI agents begin to search and transact autonomously, they introduce a fundamental challenge for businesses: how to trust an action...
Nigeria’s heat crisis fuels a new wave of startups
As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to protect crops, reduce food spoilage and livestock losses, and equip hospitals and outdoor workers to anticipate and withstand extreme conditions. BFA Global, FSD Africa,...
Santam migrates insurance platform to the cloud
Short-term insurer Santam has become what it believes to be the first company on the continent to officially moved its core insurance platform to the cloud. The move marks a significant milestone in Santam’s digital transformation, after two and a half years of...
Epson debuts LifeStudio projectors and EcoTank printers
Epson has launched new Lifestudio projector series, next-generation EcoTank printers for home and business, and the Epson Creative Corner online platform. “At Epson, we recognise that our customers lead dynamic lives and demand technology that seamlessly adapts to...
AICPA and CIMA launch AI Accelerator Skills Program
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), today announced the launch of the AI Accelerator Skills Program, training designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to lead confidently in an artificial intelligence...
Workers’ Day reminder for SMEs: growth plans must include people
As South Africa marks Workers’ Day, SME funder Lula is encouraging business owners to think differently about growth: not only in terms of stock, systems or equipment, but also in terms of the people needed to deliver on that growth. For many small and medium-sized...
Honoring the resilience of SA’s workforce
As the country readies for Workers' Day, Siyasanga Kashe, executive member solutions at Momentum Corporate, reflects on the often-overlooked reality of South Africa’s employed workforce, and the growing pressure carried by those whose income must stretch far beyond a...
Pace Digitek partners with NEC XON to scale BESS solutions
Pace Digitek, together with its subsidiary Lineage Power (LPPL) has announced an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partnership with NEC XON, South Africa. Under this partnership, NEC XON will market, distribute and deploy the company’s product portfolio, including...
Big mad in clown world
By Barry Buck - A friend put it best over coffee this week: the world is a literal meme. Every serious story now reads like a cartoon. Two of the richest men alive are in a three-week trial over whether one of them “stole” a charity. The South African government...
IT Officer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Officer to take ownership of its internal IT operations across multiple sites. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to manage infrastructure, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, end-user support, and...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ready to lead projects that transform customer experiences?We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex Call Centre, Contact Centre and Telephony transformation projects from initiation through to successful deployment and...
Platform / Cloud Engineer – AWS & Kubernetes at MSP
Our client is looking for an experienced Platform / Cloud Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on building, automating, and supporting modern cloud platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about Kubernetes, AWS, DevOps,...
Platform / Cloud Engineer – AWS & Kubernetes at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for an experienced Platform / Cloud Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on building, automating, and supporting modern cloud platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about Kubernetes, AWS, DevOps,...
PHP Developer
Our client is seeking an experienced PHP Developer to take ownership of a mature, business-critical PHP platform that forms the foundation of its Revenue Systems division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys working with established...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking an experienced PHP Developer to take ownership of a mature, business-critical PHP platform that forms the foundation of its Revenue Systems division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys working with established...
Scrum Master
Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and facilitator, enabling the team to deliver value effectively by removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master creates the conditions...
Junior Data Engineer (SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company urgently seeks a solutions-driven Junior Data Engineer who will be involved in the design and build of data management solutions. There will also be elements of integrating with Data Science tools allowing business users to...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and facilitator, enabling the team to deliver value effectively by removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master creates the conditions...
Junior Data Engineer (SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company urgently seeks a solutions-driven Junior Data Engineer who will be involved in the design and build of data management solutions. There will also be elements of integrating with Data Science tools allowing business users to...
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