Africa first for Absa in digital assets
Marking both a key development for the bank and the evolution of digital financial services across the continent, Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody proposition for its South African clients. Absa Digital Asset...
Residents urged to use Gauteng e-Panic Button
Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use the Gauteng e-Panic Button as part of efforts to build safer, smarter and more connected communities. Residents are also assured that a recent attempted security breach involving the e-Panic Button...
CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on
AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...
AI and cloud set to transform Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...
Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation
As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...
Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention
The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...
SAFPS prevents R7,44bn in fraud losses
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has saved its Members more than R7,44-billion in potential fraud losses during 2025, underscoring the growing value of shared fraud intelligence in an environment where criminal syndicates are becoming increasingly...
CV screening blocks opportunities for first-time job-seekers
Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a curriculum vitae (CV). But that first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling...
Deadline looms for mobile network operators’ zero-rating obligations
The clock is ticking for South Africa's major mobile network operators to fulfil their legal obligation of zero-rating information and services that carry social value. Companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have been given until 15 January 2027 to make the digital...
How do South Africans spend their commute?
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...
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AI success hinges on strategy, skills and organisational maturity
Organisations rushing into artificial intelligence (AI) without a clear strategy and the right internal capability risk overpromising, underdelivering, and ultimately damaging their credibility in the market. According to Lebo Masola-Mnjama, talent manager at Dariel,...
Healthcare AI without infrastructure is digital load shedding
When a power grid cannot meet demand, the result is not a gradual decline, it’s instability. By Heny Adams, country manager at InterSystems South Africa Healthcare systems are now approaching a similar inflexion point with artificial intelligence. AI introduces new...
Africa’s opportunity amid global tech layoffs
From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers and governments face the dilemma of a digital skills shortage, writes Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of Technology Information...
HR key to an AI-ready organisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create enormous advantages for organisations and has become an important competitive consideration. But during 2025, AI hype started showing cracks as many companies reported failed pilots and underwhelming results. Yet, the...
Rethinking antivirus in a modern security landscape
Antivirus has come a long way since its early signature-based roots, but even the most advanced versions cannot keep up with the speed and complexity of current cyber threats. By Ivaan Captieux, security consultant at Galix Attacks now bypass traditional controls...
Rethinking power for Africa’s data centres
Africa’s digital economy is scaling faster than its power systems. By Mourad Younis, cloud and services provider segment leader at Schneider Electric, Middle East & Africa Cloud regions, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, fintech, health platforms and...
SA’s transmission network faces copper cable quality dilemma
South Africa's cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are already undermining the safety and performance of industrial, domestic and renewable energy installations. Andre...
Organisations will finally operationalise AI in 2026
This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who says businesses will move beyond experimentation...
Cloud without AI is just expensive storage
When the world was introduced to “the cloud revolution”, businesses were promised agility, scalability, and efficiency. As a result, companies migrated workloads, modernised infrastructure, and spent millions in the process, writes Richard Vester, chief executive:...
AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software
When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for...
Senior SQL Server DBA
A leading organisation is looking for a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to take ownership of mission-critical SQL Server platforms across production, UAT, development and disaster recovery environments.This is a hands-on role focused on database performance,...
Software Development Engineer III (Oracle) x2 at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of a Software Development Engineer is to develop code and implement the application as specifiedwithin the project plan and according to the client requirements. The Software Development Engineer generallywork within teams, with the product...
Senior SQL Server DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading organisation is looking for a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to take ownership of mission-critical SQL Server platforms across production, UAT, development and disaster recovery environments.This is a hands-on role focused on database performance,...
Software Development Engineer III (Oracle) x2 at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The purpose of a Software Development Engineer is to develop code and implement the application as specifiedwithin the project plan and according to the client requirements. The Software Development Engineer generallywork within teams, with the product...
Project Manager (Commercial Fit-Outs)
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Cape Town team and lead the successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects. This opportunity is ideal for a driven construction professional with a strong background in turnkey office and retail...
Senior Software Engineer (React) (Cape Town – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group offering exciting and entertaining customer experiences, in venues or online. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will Architect and design complex web...
Project Manager (Commercial Fit-Outs) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Cape Town team and lead the successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects. This opportunity is ideal for a driven construction professional with a strong background in turnkey office and retail...
Senior Software Engineer (React) (Cape Town – Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group offering exciting and entertaining customer experiences, in venues or online. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will Architect and design complex web...
Automation Tester
Qualifications 5–8 years of experience in automation testing, with additional manual testing exposure. Proven experience testing within banking, financial services, insurance or large enterprise environments preferred. Relevant testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB)...
Software Development Engineer III (Full Stack C#) x2 at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of the Full Stack C# Developer per is to provide technical advice, choices and solutions and to monitorthe work of other developers in the team. The Lead Developer is further focused on ensuring that developersmeet delivery dates on projects...
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