Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue
Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...
Strong solar flare caught on camera
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...
AI infrastructure spending is breaking records
Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure reached a record $86-billion in Q3 2025, marking a sustained investment cycle as platform providers scale capacity for training and inference workloads, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly...
Global sovereign cloud IaaS spending set to hit $80bn
Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...
European Commission calls out TikTok’s ‘addictive’ algorithm
The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system. Risk assessment...
Online safety for children still a top priority
Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...
AI set to drive digital asset development
AI will help drive development of the digital assets sector and play a key role in its continuing growth. This is according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), which polled with institutional investors and wealth managers....
Vuma reaches 1m subscribers
From its beginnings as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst, fibre to the home (FTTH) pioneer Vuma has officially passed the 1-million subscriber milestone. “Reaching one million subscribers is a major milestone for Vuma and a strong validation of our...
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RS joins forces with NAACAM
RS South Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM). Erick Wessels, sales director of RS South Africa, describes the partnership as a natural alignment with the company’s...
Red Hat OpenShift once again a Gartner leader
Red Hat has been named a Leader for the third consecutive year in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management. Red Hat OpenShift empowers enterprises to standardise, automate and scale their container initiatives across any footprint, from the datacentre...
Is communication the next frontier in data science?
As data becomes increasingly central to the business strategy, the expectations of data teams are shifting. They’re no longer just enablers; they’re expected to influence, initiate and lead. But influence doesn't come from being right; it comes from being heard. And...
When cheap solar comes at a deadly cost
The solar energy boom has brought tremendous opportunities for South African businesses and homeowners to reduce their electricity costs and carbon footprint. By Teresa Kok, director at One Energy However, beneath the surface of this green revolution lurks a dangerous...
AI decisioning platforms come of age
Smart, transparent, and scalable decisioning architecture is becoming business-critical for South Africa’s banks, telcos, and insurers, writes Nikhil Behl, president: software at FICO. South African enterprises are under mounting pressure to do more with their data...
Scaling smart: the build-or-buy tech blueprint for SA businesses
Every business leader grappling with digital innovation eventually confronts a fundamental question: forge proprietary technology from the ground up, or integrate an existing, ready-made B2B platform? By Sergey Kastukevich, deputy-chief technology officer at SoftSwiss...
Kubernetes uptake introduces new data management challenges
As South African businesses rapidly embrace Kubernetes for managing containerised applications, the emphasis on cloud resilience is evolving. Known as the 'operating system for the cloud’, Kubernetes provides agility and scalability but also brings challenges in data...
Unleashing Africa’s retail transformation
The African retail landscape is under immense pressure. Consumers are more digitally savvy and price-conscious than ever, and expect brands to offer convenience, personalisation, and value. By Blessed Hwaire, value advisor: consumer products, life sciences &...
The rise of the shadow employee
Imagine a marketing manager who left a company six months ago, taking their personal laptop with them. On it, unbeknownst to anyone, was a cached login to a shared cloud drive containing sensitive client proposals and campaign strategies – access that was simply...
Business risk drives SMEs to ITaaS
As small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the globe embrace IT as a Service (ITaaS) to overcome skills shortages and infrastructure costs, South African businesses are being driven by an even more urgent concern - business risk. In a climate where cyber threats...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced Frontend Developer with strong expertise in .NET and Blazor to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for web-based business applications. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable, and responsive frontend...
FullStack .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications using .NET Core, C#, and Web API...
Intermediate Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Engineer for an in-office role based at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in...
Senior Systems Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
The Senior Systems Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and user centric systems platforms to support our clients consulting, reporting, and SaaS functions. This role is critical in driving our clients transformation into a high-growth,...
Front-End Developer (Senior) NM 3334
Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform / application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Senior Data Engineer
Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work alongside a team of data...
Senior Project Manager
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience IT Degree or DiplomaProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentMinimum 10 years'...
Front-End Developer (Senior) NM 3334 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform / application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work alongside a team of data...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience IT Degree or DiplomaProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentMinimum 10 years'...
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