Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good
A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...
CompTIA poll aims to better understand Africa’s training needs
In an age of constantly-changing technology innovations, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products, is running a short survey to gauge how African organisations are tackling their training and certification...
Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all
Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...
Neocloud providers becoming a force in AI cloud market
By 2030, neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267-billion AI cloud market, according to Gartner. “Neocloud” refers to cloud providers built specifically for AI and high-performance workloads. The rapid growth of GenAI is creating unprecedented demand for...
SpaceX speeds AI push with strategic hires
SpaceX, which recently went public with a $2-trillion valuation, is accelerating its expansion of applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across engineering and platform operations, says GlobalData. Continued hiring for specialised AI roles highlights a...
AI skills in the supply chain in high demand
Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labour market growth and intensifying competition for qualified talent, according to new research from Gartner. “The demand for AI skills in supply...
What China’s latest five-year plan means to the world
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to help shape the country’s next phase of development, with priorities spanning innovation, domestic consumption, industrial upgrading, green energy and continued opening to the global economy. This is according to speakers at the...
Investec in SA first with Copilot rollout
Investec has rolled out Microsoft Copilot to its 8 000 colleagues across the group, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to publicly announce a full-workforce deployment of Microsoft Copilot. Spanning Investec's operations across South Africa, the UK and...
ECA Amendment Bill published for public comment
On Tuesday 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies published an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (Amendment Bill). Submissions...
Steam users targeted via infected wallpaper
Kaspersky has uncovered an ongoing malware distribution campaign leveraging Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine - a popular Steam application used to create and share animated desktop wallpapers. Researchers identified multiple infected wallpaper packages which had...
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Lenovo powers FIFA World Cup 2026 operations
Lenovo is delivering a near real-time AI-powered infrastructure platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to enable ultra-low-latency IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) video distribution in addition to the traditional cable and satellite broadcast, intelligent content...
Mining and banking payouts drive growth
South African dividends increased 75% year on year to R143,2-billion during Q1 2026, says Computershare. The global financial services company says that the increase reflects higher dividend payments from metals and mining companies, as well as banks. The rebound from...
AI in the boardroom: the personal liability of the board
Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all dictate that corporate decisions must be made by...
Blue Pearl accelerates enterprise modernisation with IBM Bob
IBM today is announcing a significant milestone in how Blue Pearl is leveraging IBM Bob, an agentic AI-powered software development partner, to accelerate modernisation of their legacy Java codebase. The agentic AI helps increase engineering productivity, strengthen...
NTT Data expands collaboration with Google Cloud
NTT Data has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help enterprises move from AI experimentation to scaled deployment of agentic AI solutions built with Gemini Enterprise. The collaboration is focused on enabling AI-powered reinvention, helping...
Chat commerce starts with service, not sales
Businesses are no longer asking whether AI, chat, and conversational commerce will shape customer engagement. They are asking where to start. There is a lot of excitement around agentic AI, and understandably so, writes Richard Eberlein, Weaver executive for growth...
What businesses need to know about AI-built software
AI has made software creation faster and more accessible, but speed is not the same as quality. The competitive advantage is shifting from who can write code to who can define the problem, guide the build, test the output, manage risk and keep the system maintainable....
Will 2026 be the turning point for SA’s logistics?
South Africa's logistics crisis has come at a significant economic cost. According to synthesis data compiled by The Geography of Transport Systems, based on World Bank and international logistics datasets, logistics costs can account for up to 25% of GDP in...
SA businesses must become ‘unmissable’ to AI
It has happened before. Physical commerce brought products closer to consumers through stores, malls and distribution networks, making access easier and more immediate. By Adheesh Ori, customer and growth lead for consumer goods and services: retail and automotive at...
Navigating drone insurance in SA
South Africa’s aviation landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by innovators in experimental aircraft, microlights, and drones. According to Industry ARC, South Africa’s small drone market is forecast to reach $369,53-million by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.4% over...
Software developer at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...
Software developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...
Senior CRM Developer (Zoho Specialist) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleAn opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Zoho Developer and Team Lead to take ownership of the design, development, customization, and optimisation of a full Zoho ecosystem, including Zoho CRM and related applications.This role requires a balance...
Junior IT Support Technician (Helpdesk)
Launch Your IT Career as a Junior IT Support Technician!Join a dynamic organisation where you'll gain hands-on IT experience while supporting users and learning from a skilled team in a fast-paced environment. What's In It for YouCareer growth and mentorshipHands-on...
Senior Business Analyst
About the Role: Our Client is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their team. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing business processes, identifying needs, and developing solutions to support business objectives. Key Duties and...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
About the Role: Our Client is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their team. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing business processes, identifying needs, and developing solutions to support business objectives. Key Duties and...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
Senior Data Scientist – Graph Analytics, AI and Financial CrimeRole purposeTo design, develop, deploy and optimise advanced analytics, machine-learning and graph-based solutions that generate actionable insight from complex, interconnected enterprise data.The Senior...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Senior Data Scientist – Graph Analytics, AI and Financial CrimeRole purposeTo design, develop, deploy and optimise advanced analytics, machine-learning and graph-based solutions that generate actionable insight from complex, interconnected enterprise data.The Senior...
M&A Analyst
Our client is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their teamDo you have the following:2-3 years experience in M&A.Degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, & Word. Desired Skills: analyst mergers acquisitions Learn more/Apply for this...
M&A Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their teamDo you have the following:2-3 years experience in M&A.Degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, & Word. Desired Skills: analyst mergers acquisitions Learn more/Apply for this...
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