Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

Robust growth for SA retail

South African retail sales value and volume saw robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa State of the Retail Nation analysis. South African consumers spent nearly R167,5-billion on fast-moving consumer goods...

ITU sets path for digital inclusion

Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on a roadmap to bring connectivity to everyone around the world as the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) closed in Baku, Azerbaijan.​ The Baku Action Plan agreed at WTDC-25...

SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications

There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....

New Demon Slayer movie ignites global scam campaigns

The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity, according to Kaspersky. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the...

What Google search data reveals about SA’s fitness trends

Whether you consider yourself to be a gym bunny, a wellness seeker, a functional fitness fanatic or a cardio addict, you’re part of a growing movement of South Africans paying closer attention to their health. And it’s showing up in Search: over the past year,...

Geneva Consensus sets out trade roadmap

The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), held from 20 to 23 October in Geneva, Switzerland, concluded with the adoption of the Geneva Consensus and a political declaration. The conference took place against a complex global backdrop, as...

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...

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Pure Storage renews NEC XON’s Elite status

NEC XON has been re-appointed as an Elite Partner by Pure Storage. The re-certification enables faster, more agile data solutions for regional businesses, with improved access to world-class flash storage solutions delivered by a partner with a deep understanding of...

Hisense, NBT partner to adds FAST and AVOD content

Hisense and NBT, a FAST (free ad-supported television) and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) platform, have announced a global partnership. Since 8 May, NBT’s array of channels and content has been available on the VIDAA platform, accessible through Hisense...

Conlog partners with Plentify

Conlog, Africa’s largest smart metering solutions provider has announced a strategic partnership with home energy management company Plentify. Kailas Nair, chief growth officer at Plentify, comments: “Utilities are under increasing financial pressure as their...

Nigeria and Mali lead West Africa in DDoS attacks

West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NetScout’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally....

SAPICS aims to address skills gap

South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. Recognising the imperative to address this, the organisation has lined up a presentations, panel discussions...

Cybersecurity drives Westcon-Comstor sales growth

Westcon-Comstor has announced record annual gross sales of $5,24-billion, fuelled by strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to software and services. The gross sales figure for the year ended 28 February 2025 (FY25) represents a 3,3%...

No quick fix as Africa leapfrogs from oil and gas

As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber The goal of achieving net zero CO2...

The real impact of connectivity in schools

The role of IC) in education is undeniable, and South Africa has made significant strides in this area. Today, around 80% of government schools have internet access, a crucial step toward digital learning. While connectivity enables participation in the digital...

African fintechs are driving financial inclusion

African fintech companies are changing the way business gets done, making B2B payments faster, simpler, and more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises. With mobile-first tools and digital credit options, these innovators are helping businesses sidestep...

Why the corner shop is Africa’s economic heartbeat

We often think of gleaming skyscrapers and lucrative mines as the commanding heights of the economy. By Michael Write, executive head: growth and international at Kazang But the hundreds of thousands of township taverns, rural spaza shops, and informal salons serving...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

Network Security Engineer (2 year contract)

Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer

The Back-End Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years'...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

Network Security Engineer (2 year contract) – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

The Back-End Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years'...

Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline Management Design, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

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Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...

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