Key metros still up in the air ahead of November elections
Two months before South Africans head to the polls to elect new local governments, Ipsos research suggests that electoral outcomes remain far from settled, with significant numbers of registered voters still available to be persuaded. The political landscape remains...
In the age of agentic AI, who is actually doing the shopping?
Venture money is flooding into AI shopping agents. Payment networks, browser makers and AI labs are racing to define how autonomous agents will shop, compare and buy. However, the infrastructure behind that race isn't keeping pace with the capital says Joshua Harvey,...
New evidence helps to improve HIV care
Three key studies addressing the future of HIV care for people living with HIV (PLWH) presented at the 26th International AIDS conference demonstrate how locally generated evidence is helping answer the most pressing questions facing HIV programmes across Africa. The...
AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring
Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...
AI now influencing the future of the office
AI is accelerating the pace of business and forcing companies to rethink how much and what style of office space they need - opting for the benefits of flexible and decentralised workspace models, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). The...
Falling launch costs set to boost VLEO satellite market
Global investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites will reach nearly $10-billion by 2031 – up from $5,2-billion in 2026 – according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of almost 100% will be driven by: Expanding commercial interest in launching...
Rogue AI agent hit at least four targets
The OpenAI agent that went rogue last week compromised the defenses of at least four systems, including the reported breach of Hugging Face’s production systems. This came to light in an updated statement from OpenAI, as the companies continue to investigate the...
What the OpenAI incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical...
Nvidia expands engineers’ toolkit
The Nvidia Agent Toolkit for engineering has added Nvidia PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries as agent-ready tools and skills built to transform how the world designs and develops products. Building the next generation of chips and systems requires teams to connect...
Farmers are going digital and it’s changing how agriculture works
For decades, farming has been built around physical things you can see and touch: land, machinery, storage systems, and long-standing relationships with suppliers and buyers. Those things still matter, but another layer is increasingly being added to the mix: digital...
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NTT Data unveils Nvidia-powered enterprise AI factories
NTT Data has announced an initiative to deliver Nvidia-powered enterprise AI factories that drive innovation and operational excellence for organisations worldwide. The company’s new enterprise AI factories provide full-stack, domain-specific solutions that integrate...
Robotics lab opens at Mpumalanga school
The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) launched their first jointly funded robotics laboratory at the Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. The lab will provide students with hands-on experience in robotics and...
Consumer Rights Day: Why human-centric cybersecurity is essential
South African businesses have become masters of the "customer journey." We invest heavily in frictionless interfaces, hyper-personalised marketing, and lightning-fast delivery. We’ve successfully put the consumer at the heart of our digital universe, but as we...
POPIA Health Information Regulations cross the finish line
The Information Regulator has published the final Regulations relating to the Processing of Data Subjects’ Health Information by Certain Responsible Parties under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This follows the publication of the draft...
Datacentrix adds new ISO certifications
Datacentrix has added new ISO certifications alongside the recertification of existing international standards. Datacentrix operates in accordance with globally recognised management standards, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental...
The future of work is about stability, not insecurity
For years, the gig economy has been framed as the opposite of stability – flexible, fast-moving, but fragmented. Defined, the gig economy is the prevalence of short-term, flexible, and freelance contracts rather than permanent, full-time employment. But that narrative...
The role of mentorship as a strategy in SA’s inclusive leadership landscape
In South Africa, mentorship is more than a developmental tool. It is increasingly understood as a bridge to equity, resilience and long-term leadership sustainability. By Natasha Naidoo: director: industrial adhesives at Henkel South Africa Across a majority of...
Print is dead, long live print
Every few years, someone declares that print is dead, until print proves them wrong. By Barry Hasleham, key account manager at Altron Document Solutions The question worth asking is not whether it will survive, but why it keeps defying the forecast, what that means...
What Davos taught SA about local value
At Davos, the contrast between Donald Trump’s economic nationalism and Mark Carney’s climate-first globalism could not be more pronounced, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. One was speaking the language of borders, tariffs, and domestic industry. The other...
MDR helps SA businesses stay ahead of attackers
At the start of 2024, a Hong Kong finance worker at a multinational firm joined what appeared to be a routine video call with senior leadership. The call included people who looked and sounded like the company's UK-based CFO and other executives, but they were...
DevOps Engineer
A leading enterprise within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and optimise modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role requires a highly independent, delivery-focused professional with deep expertise...
Systems Engineer (Core Infrastructure) (Level 2) (CH1264)
Our client is a leading international engineering and automation group specialising in warehouse storage systems, robotics and supply chain solutions. They are looking to appoint a Systems Engineer (Core Infrastructure) to join their global IT team, working remotely...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A leading enterprise within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and optimise modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role requires a highly independent, delivery-focused professional with deep expertise...
Systems Engineer (Core Infrastructure) (Level 2) (CH1264) – Western Cape Plankenbrug
Our client is a leading international engineering and automation group specialising in warehouse storage systems, robotics and supply chain solutions. They are looking to appoint a Systems Engineer (Core Infrastructure) to join their global IT team, working remotely...
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
Data Analyst
Turn data into decisions and insights into impact.If you are passionate about uncovering trends, solving complex business challenges, and influencing strategic decisions through data, this could be your next career move.Our client is a forward-thinking and innovative...
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt – Gauteng Midrand
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Ferreiras Dorp
Turn data into decisions and insights into impact.If you are passionate about uncovering trends, solving complex business challenges, and influencing strategic decisions through data, this could be your next career move.Our client is a forward-thinking and innovative...
Lead Software Developer
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
System Analyst
Qualifications Minimum 8+ years experience as a System Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role within the banking industry. Please ensure this is reflected on your CV. Demonstrable experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies. Proven...
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