IITPSA opens nominations for 2026 President’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2026. This year’s theme ‘Excellence in ethical digital transformation’, aligns with the IITPSA’s own motto. IITPSA President Pearl Pasi notes:...
Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs
KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...
Google Play launches $1m fund for African game developers
Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1-million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and...
African airlines buck global passenger trends
During May 2026, African airlines bucked a global trend to increase passenger demand and capacity. This is according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the airline passenger market, based on comparative year-on-year (y-o-y)...
Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA
As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...
What businesses must do about AARTO
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act officially came into force in 62 municipalities on 1 July, and will extend to a further 151 municipalities later this year. The demerit point system will follow in 2027. For businesses operating...
ISPA wants Internet blocking to be part of a clear framework
ISPA has released a position paper on Internet blocking. It details the technical challenges inherent in requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block end users from accessing Internet content while reminding all of us that we live in a democracy that respects...
Calls for intervention as cable crackdown halted
South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), the JSE-listed manufacturer of compliant low-voltage electrical cables, has expressed deep concern over the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) decision to halt its programme aimed at restricting substandard imports. This follows...
Visual prompt injection vulnerability bypasses AI guardrails
DeepKeep has discovered a new class of visual prompt injection vulnerability. Dubbed “InkJect” - a nod to the hidden “ink” within images used to inject malicious instructions – it affects leading visual language models (VLMs), including OpenAI's GPT-5.2, GPT-5.4 Mini...
June saw PMI decline
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 3.5 points to 47.3 in June, returning below the neutral 50-point mark after remaining in expansionary territory during April and May. The decline reflects softer demand conditions across the manufacturing sector, although easing...
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Ukiyo platform connects SA’s youth to education and work
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INSETA dispute raises issues about board authority
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Get ready the rise of pay transparency
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AI governance without complexity: A business leader’s guide
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Vertiv completes ThermoKey acquisition
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I found my dragon – then they locked Excalibur back in the stone
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What HR professionals gain from automation
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AI, intellectual property, governance are boardroom priorities
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From data breaches to director’s duties: connecting cyber and D&O liability
With the increasing prevalence of cyber breaches worldwide, it is essential for directors of companies to be aware of the personal liability risks they may face as a direct result of cyber breach. The regulatory environment places a heavy burden on directors which...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Full Stack Developer (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server) (PE-based/Gqeberha)
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CRM Developer – (In Office) – CPT
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Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Full Stack Developer (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server) (PE-based/Gqeberha) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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CRM Developer – (In Office) – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
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Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid)
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