Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships
Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...
Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial
Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...
Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs
A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...
Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
Mustek anticipates improved earnings
Mustek's shareholders have been informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...
Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...
New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
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HR analytics for career growth support
South Africa’s world of work is evolving at a rapid pace, shaped by digital disruption, economic challenges, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for more flexible and meaningful career experiences. Traditional career paths, linear, hierarchical, and often...
Power shift: reimagining SA’s energy sector
South Africa is transitioning from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, as the government aims to add at least 19 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and as much as 190 GW by 2050. These targets are critical for climate resilience and energy security. Yet, the social...
GenAI reimagines the factory floor
The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation. And now we have generative AI (GenAI) – a subset of deep learning – which taking the factory floor to the next, impressive level; unlocking new possibilities for product innovation. By...
Building reliable power for mining operations in Africa
Africa’s mining sector requires power reliability as a matter of survival, making it critical that companies invest in solutions that deliver longevity and reliability, writes Johan Helberg, head of sales: Africa at Aggreko. According to the International Monetary...
CRM security should be a blueprint, not a plugin
Security concerns are changing the way companies approach their customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. By Eldon Bothma, sales executive, and Hayley Blane, Dynamics 365 CE product owner and solution architect, at Braintree The assumptions of a decade ago,...
Sensing tech could unlock agricultural efficiency
Agriculture stands at a crossroads. The sector faces mounting pressure to become more efficient, sustainable, and resilient in the face of climate change, shifting market demands, and rising input costs. To overcome these challenges, farmers will need to adopt new...
Slash EPR costs by 50%
Advanced Technology Software (ATS) has launched its E‑WasteLink program, a producer‑owned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solution designed to deliver significant cost savings, full regulatory compliance, and streamlined implementation for electronics producers...
Trust is the new infrastructure
You can build highways and hospitals, deploy fibre networks, and modernise fleets but without trust, none of it holds, writes Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa. Around the world, citizen confidence in government is collapsing. Studies...
Wind power could drive a sustainable energy future
Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes logistics involved in building or transporting wind farm turbine components? Richard Reid, regional director at Concord Cranes, looks at the potential of wind power and the complex groundwork required to bring a wind farm...
What businesses should be doing instead of buying more tech
A year after law enforcement paraded the takedown of LockBit as a victory for cybersecurity, the harsh reality has set in: ransomware didn’t retreat - it metastasised. The criminals didn’t stop; they just got smarter, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. Now,...
Investment Business Analyst – Western Cape Claremont
Investment Business AnalystCape Town (hybrid/on-site)Market-related Come drive transformation in Investments and Asset Management with exposure to diverse clients, complex projects and end-to-end investment operations, all within a secure, permanent role. Is this...
Senior Python Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis. The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for...
SharePoint Developer at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of SharePoint Developer is vacant. The SharePoint Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis. The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for...
SharePoint Developer at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of SharePoint Developer is vacant. The SharePoint Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head...
Database Migration Engineer (SQL) – Cloud & AWS Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Migration Engineer (SQL) to join a dynamic technology team driving large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a technically strong, self-driven professional who thrives in mission-critical and...
BI Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...
Full Stack Developer Team Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Description: The above-mentioned position is within the Application Development Department. The Professional ICT Level 1 Team Leader will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction and managing multiple technical teams responsible for the technical...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Tyger Valley
My client based in Tygervalley is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of relevant software testing experience across manual and automated testing...
Senior Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
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