Local language models key for AI inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - The true value of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa could lie in the ability to develop local language models that allow people across the continent to access services in their mother tongue. Ben Cheick Haidara, deputy-CEO and chief...
The spectre of AARTO still looms
Not unexpectedly, the rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been postponed to 1 July 2026 due to the inadequate state of readiness of several municipalities that are part of the initial implementation phase. The Department...
IBM adds Spyre Accelerator to its AI portfolio
IBM has announced the imminent general availability of IBM Spyre Accelerator - an AI accelerator enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases while prioritising the security and resilience of core workloads. Earlier this year, IBM...
IBM breaks down barriers in lakehouse environments
At its annual TechXchange conference in Orlando, IBM has launched watsonx.data developer edition - a free desktop application that makes it easier for developers and data engineers to explore, prototype, and learn in a complete data lakehouse environment. Data...
IBM, Anthropic partner to advance enterprise software development
IBM and Anthropic have partnered to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI by infusing Anthropic’s Claude - one of the world’s most powerful family of large language models (LLMs) - into IBM’s software portfolio. The collaboration will see Claude integrated...
Key choices when it comes to digital transformation
With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...
Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace
New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...
Autonomous AI agents not yet widely planned
Only 15% of IT application leaders said they are currently considering, piloting, or deploying fully autonomous AI agents (goal driven AI tools that do not require human oversight), according to a survey by Gartner. In May and June 2025, Gartner conducted an...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
UCT launches African Hub for AI safety, governance debates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) have launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security, a platform designed to ensure that African perspectives are at the centre of global artificial intelligence (AI) safety...
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Audio Overviews now include Swahili, Afrikaans
Google is expanding access to Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, to over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning assistant that helps users better understand complex...
VFS Global Leverages SAP for cross-border mobility
VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services....
Kenya POP strengthens East Africa’s internet ecosystem
Workonline Communications has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the launch of a new Point of Presence (POP) at iColo’s NBO1 data center in Nairobi, Kenya. As East Africa continues to establish itself as a digital innovation hub, robust connectivity is...
FNB debuts Fincents financial literacy platform
FNB has launched its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of...
Reama AI Technology wins EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025
Reama AI Technology, a player in the intelligent renewable energy space and member of the Intel Liftoff technology accelerator programme, has been named a winner of the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the category of AI Solutions for its work on an...
Embrace innovation and sustainability for a future-ready industry
By Chris Lloyd, chief product engineering officer at Syspro In recent years, the manufacturing sector has embarked on a journey of transformation driven by disruptive technologies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Now, more than ever, to remain competitive and...
ERP owners can turn payroll and HR into data-driven value creators
Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...
Investments in reskilling and trust drive success in the agentic AI era
The ascent of agentic AI, systems that can perform tasks without human intervention, represents not just an incremental technological advancement but a fundamental reshaping of the business landscape. The possibilities for enhanced productivity and innovation are...
Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance
The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than 90%...
Degree not required for tech career success
Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success - but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which...
Business Analyst – 1897
Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...
Agile Master (Expert) 0749
Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...
Full Stack Developer – 2515
Full Stack Developer with ITIL Certification and sound knowledge in Java / JavaScript / Python / C# / Kotlin and Microservices Architectures required for a reputable global company based in GautengIntegration Platforms / Streaming PlatformExperience with Continuous...
Business Analyst – 1897 – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...
Agile Master (Expert) 0749 – Gauteng Pretoria
Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...
Full Stack Developer – 2515 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Developer with ITIL Certification and sound knowledge in Java / JavaScript / Python / C# / Kotlin and Microservices Architectures required for a reputable global company based in GautengIntegration Platforms / Streaming PlatformExperience with Continuous...
SAP BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled SAP BW/SAC Consultant with strong experience in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing business intelligence solutions, ensuring seamless...
Senior Network Engineer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
We're looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure supporting over 5,000 POS merchants. You'll play a key role in ensuring network reliability, security, and performance across distributed...
BI Analyst
Our client is seeking a BI Analyst who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a BI Analyst or similar role is a...
SAP BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled SAP BW/SAC Consultant with strong experience in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing business intelligence solutions, ensuring seamless...
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