Early mental health support remains out of reach for men
As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...
Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?
The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...
Industry leaders on the cusp of quantum AI
As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilises, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularised and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question, according to a...
Last-mile experience still missing for SA consumers
Kathy Gibson reports - Customer service in South African is in a unique space: although there’s high smartphone adoption, the last-mile experience is still missing. Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing manager at Infobip, believes the country – and the...
AI is not driving supply chain operating model transformation
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) face increased pressure to transform their operating models, while the adoption of AI-powered supply chain orchestration technologies is constrained by multiple latent challenges, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 140 senior...
New SilverFox campaign targets SA companies
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) analysed several new waves of cyberattacks conducted by the SilverFox group, observed since December 2025. The campaign targeted companies in South Africa, India, Indonesia, and Russia across industrial,...
Old Mutual warns of investment scam
Old Mutual is again warning the public about sophisticated investment scams circulating on social media, messaging platforms and email, that impersonate senior executives in efforts to mislead potential victims. The latest scam falsely uses the company’s name as well...
$2m winners in AI and Manufacturing awards named
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced that BleagLee, a Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company, is the $1-million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The award is designed to recognize established...
Strong passwords can’t save you from AI, infostealers and the Telegram Underground
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 (today, 7 May), and it's not the one where we remind you to add an exclamation mark to "Password123”. By Shayimamba Conco, security evangelist: Africa at Check Point Software Technologies This year's World Password Day is...
AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge
Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...
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Beyond the hype cycle: practicality, human empathy, governance define the future of the CX Hub
Rather than simply chase shiny new features, companies that provide CX solutions should turn to customer feedback to drive roadmaps, enhance human-machine collaboration, and simplify governance in the age of AI and increased privacy regulation. By Antony Russell,...
Data readiness is the silent barrier to AI success
While South African organisations rush to deploy artificial intelligence, many are finding their efforts slowed by a lack of basic data readiness. This is according to Daniel Acton, chief technology officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who adds that the...
Why we have to let (the right) AI into our emails
With artificial intelligence (AI) now augmenting up to 80% of phishing emails and cybercriminals constantly upping their games, relying on employee training alone is both insufficient and damaging. To manage human risk effectively in this new landscape, organisations...
The teen internet tango
If you’ve ever seen a teenager argue with their WiFi router at midnight, you know the internet isn’t just a tool, but a lifestyle. It’s the universal babysitter that sometimes forgets the babysitting part, a treasure chest of knowledge, memes, and questionable...
Driving digital transformation in SA classrooms
The shift from paper to digital learning is slow but unavoidable. With the right infrastructure and support, technology like interactive whiteboards can help teachers save time, improve lesson quality, boost learner engagement and prepare students for a digital...
Why every board needs an AI expert
Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool. It sits inside core workflows, decision systems, and customer experiences. For boards in South Africa and beyond, that raises a key question: who on your board can interrogate AI decisions with the same rigor used for...
Digital rethink needed as fast-fashion tech floods the market
As global organisations race toward 2026, Specno is issuing a clear warning: businesses that do not rethink how they build digital products will be left behind in what leaders are calling the fast-fashion era of tech. With AI now enabling rapid development at...
Trends set to shape 2026 employment and remuneration
At the South African Reward Association (SARA) annual conference, exco member Dr Mark Bussin presented 12 interesting trends he expects will emerge in the 2026 workplace. “These macro trends will impact rewards across organisations next year,” says Bussin. Trend 1:...
Automation, integration, employee empowerment are redefining complex payroll
Payroll used to be seen as a routine and largely administrative back-office task. Today, it’s anything but. For organisations operating in complex industries and across multiple regions, payroll has become a strategic function that drives business intelligence....
Liquid cooling in data centres a turning point for Africa
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in how organisations operate, the infrastructure behind these digital tools is undergoing a profound shift. Data centre capacity to power AI processes must increase, and rapidly, by expanding and upgrading...
Technical Integrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key Responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and nonfunctional requirements...
Machiine learning engineer 2 – Western Cape Cape Town
Machine Learning Developer Job Description[THIS IS A TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY]We are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
BI Manager
Coactivate is currently looking for a highly motivated BI Manager to join their team. Purpose:The BI Manager is responsible for optimising call centre performance by integrating dialling systems with data analytics. They maximise agent productivity, improve contact...
BI Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is currently looking for a highly motivated BI Manager to join their team. Purpose:The BI Manager is responsible for optimising call centre performance by integrating dialling systems with data analytics. They maximise agent productivity, improve contact...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
Data Scientist / AI Developer Cape Town | Contract Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist / AI Developer to join a high-performing retail technology environment focused on cutting-edge AI and LLM-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Data Scientist / AI Developer Cape Town | Contract Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist / AI Developer to join a high-performing retail technology environment focused on cutting-edge AI and LLM-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-...
Enterprise Architect (Mining Transformation Programme) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to operate at executive level within the client's Transformation Office Programme. The successful candidate will serve as the central Enterprise Architect responsible for ensuring architectural...
Enterprise Architect (Mining Transformation Programme) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to operate at executive level within the client's Transformation Office Programme. The successful candidate will serve as the central Enterprise Architect responsible for ensuring architectural...
Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...
Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...
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