Poorest workers pay the most for data
For millions of cashiers, guards and cleaners, staying connected is unaffordable. A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. In Europe, the same gigabyte costs less...
These jobs are in demand
The future of work in South Africa will be shaped by rising demand for professionals that offer a strong blend of technical skills, business acumen and digital fluency. This is according to Pnet’s September 2025 Job Market Trends Report, which explores 15 jobs that...
SA gets first bite of new iPhone 16
South Africans will be among the first customers in the world to get their hands on Apple’s new iPhone 16 range of smartphones. iStore South Africa has confirmed that it will be launching the iPhone 16 range on the same day as the US and other major markets. The...
Diversity matters, and improves telco performance
Continued adoption of diversity targets and improved reporting of race, disability, and gender identification is found to be helpful in improving the performance of telecom companies, according to an analysis of UK leading service providers to enterprise customers...
Wrist-worn device shipments slip but China takes up the slack
According to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker data, the global wrist-worn device market shipped 43,7-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 0.7%. China...
WiFi 7 surges as WLAN shows signs of recovery
There was a glimmer of hope in the enterprise class wireless LAN (WLAN) market as revenues increased Q/Q to $2,2-billion, according to a Dell’Oro report. The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 accelerated, with Huawei shipping over half of the world’s units. “While WLAN revenues...
New phishing campaigns aimed at students and educators
As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky has warned that cybercriminals are exploiting academic topics with sophisticated phishing campaigns to specifically target the theft of personal data from students, educators, and administrators. Fraudsters...
Remote monitoring of patients on the rise … and rising
The number of remotely monitored patients reached 76.7-million worldwide in 2023 as the market acceptance of mHealth continues to grow in several key verticals, according to new findings from Berg Insight. The IoT market research provider says this number includes all...
Get aboard the AI rocket ship at the 2024 Dell Technologies Forum
The AI Edition of this year's Dell Technologies Forum is the place to be on 7 November 2024! Artificial Intelligence is key to unlocking value within data, making it one of the most important tools for businesses of all sizes – and Dell provides market-leading AI...
Delaying the just energy transition could prove costly
Recent research by economists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) suggests that delaying the just energy transition (JET) could be expensive, especially in light of evolving trade protocols that are increasingly calling for environmentally friendly alternatives, such...
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Preparing your business for a more dynamic lockdown scenario
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The world of work post-lockdown
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How to decide on your first server
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SilverBridge partners with Hollard Botswana on cloud migration
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Google announces Plus Codes in Google Maps
While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, 2-billion people across the globe either don't have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This makes it difficult for people to find them, particularly in an emergency. This is why...
Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production
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Data backup and analytics to improve retail CX
The retail industry faces the challenge of delivering a consistent experience across all channels, including online and physical storefronts. It is also becoming increasingly critical to deliver tailored offerings that meet the needs and interests of individuals - a...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsible for the experience design of innovative and impactful digital products and services across all digital channelsResponsibilities Conduct heuristic assessments of existing digital products to identify areas for user experience improvementDefine design...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
C# Developer
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...
C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...
C# Developer
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
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