Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

These are the top emerging technologies

As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion. This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of...

Spectrum sharing the key to bandwidth shortages

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - One of the universal truths when it comes to spectrum is that there is always more demand than supply. This makes it hard for businesses that require exclusive access to certain bands, explains Dean Bubley, founder...

Absa opens China office

Absa Group has launched a non-banking subsidiary in the People's Republic of China. "The African continent is endowed with talent, mineral wealth and a young population - and is poised to play an increasingly influential role in global trade, as investors recognise...

SAPS’s brain drain reaching critical levels

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is concerned that highly-skilled and specialised members of the Special Task Force and National Intervention Unit divisions are exiting these units at an alarming rate, leaving the country's borders vulnerable and...

Go beyond the brink into a black hole …

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualisation produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole’s point of no return. In this visualisation of a flight toward a...

In SA, telecoms tops the list for fraud attempts

The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in telecommunications where the consumer was in South Africa when transacting was the highest among industries analysed in 2023 at 15,5%, having increased by 78% year-over-year (YoY). The logistics industry experienced the...

It’s no longer ‘business as usual’ in cybersecurity

The prospect of offensive attacks using artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting increases in cybersecurity budgets as organisations try to understand the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on their security, says research group GlobalData. AI is already used for threat...

Supply chain officers need to retain relevance

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must expand their focus beyond cost management or accept a relegated role within the enterprise, according to Gartner. "Stakeholders perceive that the worst of the supply chain crisis has receded, and CSCOs now face the prospect of...

Massive growth in mobile banking malware

Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing...

Open banking market size to reach $135,17bn

The global open banking market size is anticipated to reach $135,17-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 27,4% from 2024 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to several factors,...

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Vox launches double data satellite promo

Vox has announced the launch of a double data promotion for contract subscribers of its YahClick satellite services, bringing prices and speed comparable to that of terrestrial wireless alternatives. "Last year, Vox upgraded thousands of subscribers to plans with much...

Nutanix partners to develop next generation of business leaders

Nutanix has joined forces with South Africa's Make A Difference ("MAD") Leadership Foundation to establish new means of support and development of young people in South Africa, at a time when the continent itself is facing a significant deficiency in skills...

Drive business efficiency with ERP in the cloud

More local companies are migrating their ERP systems to the cloud. But beyond cost and performance, what other benefits are to be had? By adopting the cloud as the environment of choice for ERP in a digitally connected business world, decision-makers can unlock even...

Jumo reaches 15 m customers

Juma, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, is celebrating connecting over 15 million people to credit and savings in their six markets in Africa and Asia today. Andrew Watkins-Ball, founder and group CEO,...

Cisco helps partners build competitive edge

With CIOs increasingly focused on digital transformation, technology providers must evolve from selling products and features to delivering business outcomes. Software is at the core of this transformation, requiring new skills and competencies for partners. At its...

Social tech startups battle it out for R5m seed funding

Now in its second year, the Social Tech Startup Challenge (STSC) is a 12-month programme, created by the Diageo Empowerment Trust South Africa - DETSA, empowering tech-enabled startups through access to industry experts, design professionals, relevant business...

Kaspersky scores 100% detection rate in fileless threats

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business showed a 100% detection rate and the highest prevention rate (94,12%) of 14 endpoint security vendors in a recent assessment by AV-TEST. The products were judged on the ability to detect fileless threats and to protect and...

‘Best of suite’ approach key to personalised digital CX

As regional mobile subscribers increasingly come to expect near real-time, personalised products, services and customer support, telecom operators will require a transformative digital business support system (BSS) that enables them to control the full breadth of...

DJI debuts small, light Mavic Mini

DJI has launched the DJI Mavic Mini, an ultra-light folding drone designed to be the everyday FlyCam. Weighing just 249 grams, Mavic Mini is portable, easy to fly, designed for safety and perfect for everyone who wants to experience the fun of flying. Mavic Mini...

Ghanaian bank opts for Temenos system

Banking software company Temenos has announced that Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has gone live with Temenos T24 Transact core banking system for its retail and corporate banking operations. Temenos' cloud-native, cloud-agnostic platform will empower CBG to...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an experienced PHP Developer with at least 5 years of experience for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PHPMySQLLaravelLivewireOOP PracticesMVC CRUD DesignShould you meet the...

Senior Network Engineer

Elevate Connectivity, Drive Innovation.Are you ready to architect and optimize cutting-edge networks? Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer. You'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and securing high-performance network solutions. With...

Senior Developer – Hybrid

The ideal Developer should have experience in various system admin and developer operational tasks. This role will revolve around these five pillars: coding, large-scale data management, dev-ops, full-stack support, and reporting. Requirements Matric (NQF 4).BSc...

IT Network & Security Engineer at Ntice Search

Our client is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions and maintaining a secure environment for their employees, clients, and partners. As part of their ongoing investment in cybersecurity, they are looking for a dedicated and skilled IT Security Specialist to...

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Android SDKSAndroid StudioKotlinJavaRESTJSONUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

Elevate Connectivity, Drive Innovation.Are you ready to architect and optimize cutting-edge networks? Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer. You'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and securing high-performance network solutions. With...

Senior Developer – Hybrid – Gauteng Centurion

The ideal Developer should have experience in various system admin and developer operational tasks. This role will revolve around these five pillars: coding, large-scale data management, dev-ops, full-stack support, and reporting. Requirements Matric (NQF 4).BSc...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Android SDKSAndroid StudioKotlinJavaRESTJSONUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

Junior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Business Analyst to join our team. As a Business Analyst Junior, you will play a key role in analyzing business needs and requirements and providing solutions to support business growth and improvement. What...

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