SA scale-ups grow faster than the broader economy
While South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by around 1% this year amid persistent unemployment, constrained investment conditions and uncertain geopolitics, a group of locally founded high-growth companies is expanding at more than 40 times that rate, creating...
CFOs must stop mistaking finance AI deployment for value creation
Finance functions are rapidly moving AI from experimentation into production, but many CFOs are still struggling to convert AI deployment into significant business value, according to Gartner. Marco Steecker, director analyst, research in the Gartner Finance practice,...
ShinyHunters claims Next.js security breach
Vercel, the company that provides Next.js, confirms it has suffered a security breach involving unauthorised access to internal systems via a compromised third-party AI tool. The attack was claimed by the group ShinyHunters, which says it has stolen GitHub/NPM tokens,...
SA’s hard-won recovery under pressure
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing a major stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven...
FNB launches SME digital enablement programme
FNB and Edge Growth have launched the FNB Digital Enablement Programme (DEP), an 18-month, hands-on journey designed to help SMEs modernise their operations and compete with greater confidence and agility. DEP moves beyond traditional training by offering real...
Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams
Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...
EdTech really isn’t all about AI
EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...
Capetonians face high air pollution risk
More than 40% of Cape Town’s metropolitan population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) which has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the area. The...
Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA
The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....
Strategic wireless investments drive higher ROI in the AI era
WiFi has evolved into a strategic growth engine capable of delivering a multiplier effect - where a single network investment drives compounding returns across employee productivity, customer engagement and revenue. This is the headline finding from Cisco’s new State...
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How to delete your digital footprint from the Internet
Users’ digital footprints have been building up for years. Social media accounts, old comments, carelessly posted photos, message boards, and old marketplace listings — everything that each individual user has ever shared online remains there, potentially causing...
Grey list removal a milestone, not mission accomplished
Last Friday (24 October 2025), news broke that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks This comes after the country made significant progress to improve the effectiveness of its anti-money...
Why the greylisting outcome demands a new era of financial integrity
The verdict is in: South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. It’s a milestone worth celebrating, but not a finish line, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at nCino KYC Africa. The reforms of the past two...
Execution has become the new frontier of innovation
No matter the technology approach, it is ultimately the impact that matters. Innovation today isn’t about chasing the next big idea or implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a vacuum; the success comes from implementing AI that has impact, and that truly makes a...
Red Hat to support Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField DPUs
Red Hat has announced support for Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField data processing units (DPUs), making it easier for organisations to deploy demanding AI application workloads with optimised security, networking and storage capabilities. While modern business...
NTT Data delivers connectivity for Nedbank Gravel Burn
NTT Data has announced its role as technology partner for the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn - a seven-stage, 800-kilometre gravel bike race from Knysna to Shamwari. NTT Data will deliver the secure connectivity and network infrastructure needed to keep more than 500...
Smart regulation could unlock SA’s payment revolution
While the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) decision to embark on an inclusive robust review of the National Payment System (NPS) to allow non-banks and fintech’s into the ecosystem is a game changer, we must be cautious not to overregulate as this may...
AI heralds a new era of innovation for telecoms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine...
The storage vulnerability you didn’t know you had
Data management is increasingly coming under the governance spotlight, yet a significant vulnerability often goes unnoticed. Many businesses operating on Microsoft 365 assume their data is comprehensively backed up. While Microsoft provides robust infrastructure...
Designing inclusive African cities for climate resilience and social equity
Observed annually on 31 October, World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities in shaping equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This year’s theme underscores the imperative to design cities that...
Senior Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
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IT Project Manager (Banking – Africa Markets) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Summary: Lead and deliver end-to-end IT projects within banking environments across African markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage full project lifecycle (initiation to...
C#/.NET Full-Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you the kind of developer who can jump from backend logic to frontend polish without breaking a sweat? We're looking for a Full Stack Developer who thrives in the cloud, speaks fluent C#, and knows their way around modern DevOps like a pro. If building scalable,...
C#/.NET Full-Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you the kind of developer who can jump from backend logic to frontend polish without breaking a sweat? We're looking for a Full Stack Developer who thrives in the cloud, speaks fluent C#, and knows their way around modern DevOps like a pro. If building scalable,...
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Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) - 12 Month Contract ?? Cape Town CBD | (4 days in-office) We are seeking a highly skilled Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join a dynamic QA team. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of a...
Tester – Western Cape Woodstock
Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) - 12 Month Contract ?? Cape Town CBD | (4 days in-office) We are seeking a highly skilled Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join a dynamic QA team. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of a...
Business Analyst
Senior Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) ?? Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 Day WFH) ? Start: Immediate / ASAP About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a high-impact project focused on AI-driven demand...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock
Senior Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) ?? Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 Day WFH) ? Start: Immediate / ASAP About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a high-impact project focused on AI-driven demand...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus, including incident handling and resolution Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure Develop and manage containerized applications...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus, including incident handling and resolution Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure Develop and manage containerized applications...
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