What Amazon’s CTO expects in 2026
Amazon chief technology officer Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for...
Modernising automation could boost industrial competitiveness
Closed industrial automation systems are quietly eroding competitiveness, costing mid-sized organisations an average of 7,5% of their revenue. This is the headline finding from new Schneider Electric research, “Open versus Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial...
rAge hosts six cosplay competitions
Cosplay is taking centre stage at this year's rAge (really Awesome gaming expo), with six competitions hosted by GES. “At GES we stand by the moto Cosplay is for Everyone, and we want to reflect this in the diverse number of competitions this year allowing everyone to...
How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....
SA consumers have become numb to inflation
As always, South African consumers continue to adapt to constant change – but while 64% report that they expect their household situation to improve by the start of 2026, this confidence masks the reality that they have become numb to rising prices and economic...
Remote jobs on the rise
While there was a 13% drop in remote job opportunities during 2023 and 2024, they are now back on an upward curve, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for October 2025, which indicates a small, but significant 0,5% increase between March and September this...
Rapid rise in human-centric cybersecurity risks
Threat actors are now pivoting their tactics to approach human touchpoints from every angle - inside business flows and across channels - to deploy coordinated campaigns that overwhelm traditional defences, according to Mimecast’s 2025 Global Threat Intelligence...
The business lunch is back
The business lunch is back in favour and once again rising in popularity as business leaders increasingly use it as an opportunity to network and build key professional relationships. New research from International Workplace Group sheds light on the trend and reveals...
Teraco Connect Foundation extends SABEN support
Teraco has announced a five-year support grant extension to the South African Broadband Education Networks (SABEN) via the Teraco Connect Foundation. In 2020, Teraco signed a five-year grant, which the company has now extended for a further five years to 2030 worth a...
Ruka selected to 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator
Ruka, the African technology company behind SmartChat, has been selected as one of only 10 startups for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a program supporting high-impact companies using technology to transform the continent. The accelerator,...
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How AI’s exponential growth makes Internet access your new lifeline
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To keep critical data safe, open a gap
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It may be time to move away from tried and tested solutions
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Why fintechs should know about PEPs and PIPs
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Electronically-enabled algorithm supports better clinical decisions
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Lenovo ISG drives a new era for data centres
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Services underpin user success
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Lenovo in a push to democratise IT
Lenovo is approaching the burgeoning AI opportunity with its Smarter AI for All strategy. “We came up with this manta as a result of customers asking us what Lenovo is doing with AI,” says Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa. “We realised we needed to democratise...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
IT DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote) – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Group IT Manager
To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...
Junior Helpdesk Technician
Job Specific RequirementsQualifications: T Diploma or/ IT CertificationsExperience:Experience in a technical support role dealing with customer issues and resolving matters telephonically. As well as experience with device preparation.Job Knowledge:Technical knowledge...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Randburg
To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...
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