African coastlines face unprecedented sea level surge
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Oceanography reveals that Africa’s coastlines are facing a rapidly accelerating crisis. It found that the 2023 to 2024 El Niño event triggered the most significant sea level surge ever...
Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever
A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...
Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out
There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...
Valentine’s spend expected to rise
FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...
Typo domains target top brands
Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...
Don’t be a victim in the month of love
February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...
NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data
Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...
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Is SA ready for the connected TV tipping point?
As audiences move from broadcast to CTV, the real question is when local advertisers will catch up. By Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa For decades, television was the heavyweight of media spend. If you wanted mass reach, you bought primetime TV. Simple....
Get the basics right to unlock social infrastructure funding
At first glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. By Lloyd Wallace, technical director and expertise lead: infrastructure advisory at Zutari The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According...
Businesses can turn digital ambition into real impact
South African businesses are not short on digital ambition. Most already have access to tools like document automation, visitor management and smart lockers. Marcell Otto, product manager: digital services at Ricoh South Africa But having the tools is not the same as...
What to do when work isn’t working for you
You go to work every morning and somehow you get through the day. You get enough done to avoid getting into trouble with your boss. But the spark has gone, and every day seems like a grind. No longer do you go above-and-beyond or speak up in meetings. You might not...
Modernise to the latest AI PC technology – and thrive in the new era of work
As the end of life for Windows 10 approaches, many organisations are wrestling with decisions about refreshing their PC fleets. Some are buying new AI PCs now, while others are contemplating buying previous generation technology for a quick fix that’s ‘good enough’....
Unseen cyber enemies linger in the networks of SA’s most vulnerable sectors
Advanced persistent threats (APTs) don’t crash into networks with noise – they slip in silently, lie in wait, and stay there for months or even years. Their goal isn’t quick disruption or petty theft, but prolonged, covert access that allows them to spy, steal, and...
Shape your financial future like a pro
Despite significant strides in representation and empowerment, South African women continue to shoulder a disproportionately heavy burden of financial stress. DebtBusters’ latest Money Stress Tracker found that nearly 75% of female respondents reported high levels of...
dLocal and Digit9 partner on African remittances
Cross-border payment platform dLocal has partnered with Digit9, a cross-border payments orchestration platform, to support the expansion of its payout offering across key African markets. The partnership will see Digit9, a part of global financial services...
How much could freeware cost your organisation?
Have you ever downloaded a mobile app offering a "free" seven-day trial, only to discover an unexpected R60 charge on your statement the following month? Now imagine that same scenario playing out across your organisation's entire IT estate - but with significantly...
Preparedness is a competitive advantage in cybersecurity
In 2025, several prominent South African companies faced the all-too-common reality of a cyberattack. Some took days to respond, with their systems offline and reputations on the line. Others, though fewer in number, recovered quickly, communicated clearly, and...
Business Analyst and Systems Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
A company that specializes in comprehensive medical-legal administration, personal injury assessments, and accredited Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, is seeking a Business Analyst & Systems Engineer who will drive the design and optimization of...
IT Technical Support – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an IT Technical Support professional with 4-6 years of experience for a Contractor position in Western Cape. Join us and be responsible for daily analysis, technical support, reporting, and automation tasks.Job Title: IT Technical SupportSeniority...
IT Support Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Summary of role:The Administrator will be responsible for organizing, structuring, and maintaining historical Engineering documents and folders within SharePoint. The role supports the Engineering team by ensuring documentation is accessible, well-categorised,...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - PretoriaThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) (26151)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer.Responsibilities: Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers. Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls. Deploy, manage,...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - PretoriaThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) (26151) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer.Responsibilities: Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers. Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls. Deploy, manage,...
Automation Test Analyst (Python & SQL) (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Automation Test Analyst is sought to join the team of a cutting-edge Software Development company rapidly expanding its automated testing capability – it being core to its objective of delivering quality software through CI/CD/CT...
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