SA retail benefits from benign inflation
South African consumers spent more than R173,6-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first quarter of 2026, according to NielsenIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis. Sales value increased 6,5%...
Young South Africans turn to top-ups between paydays
New analysis by Paymenow reveals that many young employed South Africans are using early access to their wages to bridge cashflow gaps for everyday essentials between paydays. More than half of active users on the Paymenow’s earned-wage access (EWA) and financial...
AI success hinges on bigger investments
Organisations that report successful AI initiatives invest up to four times more (as a percentage of revenue) in foundational areas such as data quality, governance, AI-ready people and change management compared to those that experience poor outcomes from AI,...
Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...
UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) have uncovered a critical molecular "switch" that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. The study, published in Nature Communications, details how the spatial...
Moves from Western Cape to Gauteng surge
South African households are on the move in growing numbers, but the country’s internal migration story is no longer defined by a single coastal “semigration” narrative, according to the Wise Move 2026 SA Migration Report. New data points to a more dynamic cycle of...
AMD launches Ryzen 9 dual processor with AMD 3D V-Cache
AMD has released the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, its first processor that brings dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology to the desktop, unlocking a new level of performance for developers, creators and gamers. Built for demanding developers, the AMD Ryzen 9...
Nvidid, Google Cloud partner on agentic and physical AI
Nvidia and Google Cloud are expanding Google Cloud AI Hypercomputer for AI factories that they believe will power the next frontier of agentic and physical AI. These include the new Nvidia Vera Rubin-powered A5X bare-metal instances; a preview of Google Gemini on...
SA has 118 000 unfilled tech jobs. Why are jobseekers battling?
In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn't come knocking. It took six more years before she got her shot. A comprehensive 2024/2025 research report titled...
Security threats grow as workers turn to WhatsApp
A massive 89% of South Africans use WhatsApp for work communications. Those using email for work sit at a slightly lower 88%, while enterprise platforms like Microsoft Teams are used by only 45%. The 1 percentage point difference separating WhatsApp-use for work...
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Qlik Cloud adds explainable predictive AI
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SAP drives a business AI revolution
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Building trust, accelerating growth: securing Africa’s GenAI future
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Securing AI agents through smarter ID management
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Smart cities must be human cities: Why data needs a heartbeat
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Smart solutions at the edge will transform SME operations
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Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
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Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure)
The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...
Senior Network Specialist (CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure) – Gauteng Gauteng
The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions at the company and to provide technical expertise and recommendations.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network...
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Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join a global technology team delivering innovative cloud-based analysis and collaboration solutions.The successful candidate will work on a modern enterprise platform designed to simplify access to...
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Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst (Data Visualization Specialist) to join their team. This role is suited to a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven professional with strong Power BI expertise and a passion for turning complex...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join a global technology team delivering innovative cloud-based analysis and collaboration solutions.The successful candidate will work on a modern enterprise platform designed to simplify access to...
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Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A digital product and technology environment is looking for an experienced Feature Analyst to translate business needs into clear functional solutions across complex delivery initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll lead requirements analysis,...
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