Role of education key for risk management
Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...
Musk threatens Apple lawsuit
Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...
FNB to sponsor App of the Year
FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...
TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape
South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...
Modest Q2 growth for SA economy
The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...
Scientists report on last week’s meteorite that blew up over Gqeberha
Kathy Gibson reports - Scientists have confirmed that a big meteorite exploded close to Gqhberha last week (25 August), with witnesses reporting the flash and sound from hundreds of kilometres away. Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, Nelson Mandela...
SA children face big school readiness challenges
A major global survey of primary school teachers has revealed that a significant proportion of South African children are starting school without being developmentally ready, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their international peers. The survey, conducted...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
Cost of data breaches continues to soar
Although security teams worldwide are doing a much better job detecting and containing breaches, the average data breach cost continues to snowball, according to Stocklytics.com. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4,88-million - up from...
Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity
A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...
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Partnership will empower future data scientists
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has signed a multi-million rand partnership with Imvelo Ventures. The university launched its Masters Programme in Statistical Science with specialisation in Data Science in 2018 to address the skill shortages in several...
Intelligent infrastructure in the modern data centre
As the world's largest IT companies realise the importance of 'intelligent infrastructure' in the modern data centre, the race is on between storage competitors to provide products and solutions that are actually truly intelligent, and not merely standard...
GELS brings anti-bacteria lighting to SA
A South African company has clinched a deal to distribute lighting technology able to suppress bacteria in the air and on surfaces using a narrow spectrum of visible light. The licencing agreement for SpectraClean involves Johannesburg-based Genstar Emergency Lighting...
How continuous learning helps business to innovate
For businesses to remain competitive, they need to innovate, adapt, motivate and encourage their employees to expand their skill set and gain expertise. At the core of this, employees need sufficient and continuous learning and training to contribute to the success of...
SAP aims to support social enterprises
SAP has announced 5 & 5 by '25, a corporate initiative targeting 5% of addressable spend with social enterprises and with diverse businesses by 2025. In setting this target, SAP aims to inspire organizations around the world to buy more goods and services from...
Imperial Wanderers Stadium goes green
The Imperial Wanderers Stadium has partnered with Imperial and the SolarSaver Group to bring solar power to the multipurpose entertainment lifestyle venue through the installation of a customised 250kWp solar photovoltaic system. The venue is one of the first stadiums...
Tackling coronavirus-related fraud
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has received over 175 000 consumer reports related to COVID-19 scams, totalling a mammoth $118.81-million (R1.986-billion) in losses. The top fraud reports relate to: online...
Netherlands-based professional learning platform reaches into Africa
SkillsTown South Africa has launched a Dutch-based online professional learning platform modified for the South African market. "With such an uncertain future, we should all be taking our destiny into our own hands," says Kevin Hardy, MD of SkillsTown SA. "In many...
How to ensure a successful tech upgrade
By now, you've probably settled into the new, Covid-defined workplace: your team works from everywhere, you've traded face-to-face client meetings for Zoom or Microsoft Teams calls, and you're more comfortable using cloud technology than you might have been six months...
Green Business Support Services Directory launches in SA
GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), has launched an open source Green Business Support Services Directory. The interactive directory is a public resource with information on services, programmes and opportunities...
Senior Frontend Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...
Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...
AI Specialist – 2078
Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...
Backend Developer
Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...
Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Kempton Park
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...
AI Specialist – 2078 – Gauteng Pretoria
Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...
Backend Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)
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DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
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