Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues
South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...
Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too
Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...
The collapse of scarcity due to AI has changed cybersecurity forever
Opening Check Point Engage Paris, the security company’s CEO, Nadav Zafrir told 900 security leaders that frontier AI has collapsed the scarcity that once limited attackers - putting nation-state-grade offensive capability within reach of almost anyone - and leaving...
Microsoft launches new AI-focused business
Recognising the speed with which AI is being adopted, Microsoft has formed a new operating business – Microsoft Frontier Company – focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for its global customer base. The software giant says customers have moved...
Enterprises fall victim to AI security risks
AI-related risks are already becoming a reality for enterprises. According to a DigiCert survey, more than three quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced AI-related incidents or identified AI-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges they face as AI...
Breakthrough physical AI solution could boost SA manufacturers
NTT DATA and lift truck manufacturer, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, have announced a breakthrough application of physical AI that embeds intelligence directly into manufacturing processes, leveraging sensor data to enable machines and systems to perceive, understand...
IITPSA opens nominations for 2026 President’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2026. This year’s theme ‘Excellence in ethical digital transformation’, aligns with the IITPSA’s own motto. IITPSA President Pearl Pasi notes:...
Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs
KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...
Rural high school learners code up a storm
As South Africa observes National Science Month in July, thousands of rural Grade 8 and 9 learners in remote villages in Mpumalanga and the Free State are daring to dream of careers in coding, robotics and engineering with the support of an education non-profit. Over...
Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...
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AI and cybersecurity: Trust must come before scale
As artificial intelligence continues its rapid move from experimentation into production environments, 2025 marked a turning point for how organisations approach AI adoption – particularly in the context of cybersecurity, governance and enterprise risk. According to...
AI infrastructure is racing ahead
Imagine a tiny delivery robot navigating a hotel in Tokyo, riding elevators and negotiating its way alone through corridors to deliver a package to the 35th floor. “This is a striking example of how technology can seamlessly interact with the real world - something...
Rethinking readiness in an age of uncertainty
South African businesses are operating in a period of structural change. By Richard Perez, founding director of the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town In his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R1-trillion...
Testing that changes the game
Software testing is a critical part of the software and product development cycle. For years, quality assurance (QA) has been the final gate before a release, a functional validation that the code is ready to go to market. Today, however, despite a growing need for...
Energy Partners delivers large-scale transition to energy autonomy for DSV
Energy Partners has completed one of South Africa’s fastest large-scale transitions to energy autonomy for global logistics giant DSV, delivering fully integrated energy systems across three distribution centres at the same time. In under 10 months, the company...
R800bn at stake: The urgency of SARS tax modernisation
In his State of the Nation address on 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out several bold strategies to underpin South Africa’s growth and development – expensive strategies that are likely to apply pressure on the government’s fiscus. By Shannon...
Luno launches crypto and tokenised stocks bundle
Crypto platform Luno has launched what it believes to be South Africa’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single...
Leadership development matters for retaining top local talent
As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. By Mark Watt, partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development...
Protect the 2026 balance sheet by fixing tech spend
If you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear: we are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom, writes Evan Berger, CEO of Go Rentals....
Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI Agents
We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is a specialist analytics consultancy that partners with leading financial institutions to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions. With a strong focus on credit risk, AI, and advanced analytics, they offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...
Application Support Engineer
Our client is seeking an Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys supporting enterprise applications, improving operational processes, and working on...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer
Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...
Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys supporting enterprise applications, improving operational processes, and working on...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...
Software Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team focused on developing and modernising software solutions for traffic monitoring and control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with legacy...
System Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
System Integration SpecialistThe Integration Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting integrations between SAP and PeopleSoft applications, ensuring accurate, secure, and reliable exchange of HR, payroll, finance,...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team focused on developing and modernising software solutions for traffic monitoring and control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with legacy...
System Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
System Integration SpecialistThe Integration Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting integrations between SAP and PeopleSoft applications, ensuring accurate, secure, and reliable exchange of HR, payroll, finance,...
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