Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

Vertiv, Nvidia target greater AI token output

Vertiv and Nvidia have introduced an AI factory approach that combines rapid configuration and virtual validation of pre-engineered reference architectures with factory-built deployment. The approach is designed to move AI factories from project kickoff to productive...

Get ready for Dell Technologies Forum in Joburg next week

Dell Technologies Forum 2026 will take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg on 3 November, bringing together business and technology leaders to examine how organisations can scale artificial intelligence, modernise technology infrastructure and build...

AI governance in Africa must reflect the continent’s realities

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across Africa faster than some countries can introduce the regulatory frameworks needed to manage its risks and fully realise its benefits and, according to Vodacom, AI governance must reflect the continent’s unique...

Reserve Bank outlines vision for inclusive payments

As the Reserve Bank looks to digitalising payments, it also aims to the system more inclusive for all users. Governor Lesetja Kganyago, yesterday told delegates to the South African Reserve Bank’s Payments Conference 2026 that the institution aims to make the payments...

Call for unity to put SA youth into digital jobs

Digital jobs are a national priority, says Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and delivering them will take government, business, funders, and education providers acting together. The minister was addressing delegates at the...

Overhaul needed as risky AI meets SA’s curriculum

Common Sense Media, a US-based independent nonprofit that provides age-based ratings, reviews, and advice on media and technology for kids and families, has rated OpenAI’s recent release, ChatGPT for Teens at “unacceptable risk” for usage by teenagers. This shouldn't...

Binance helped take down West Africa scam centres

Binance joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a co-ordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation known as Joint Disruption Week led to 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria. Online scams are one...

Your pay rise may not mean you’re better off

Receiving a salary increase should mean having more money available, but for many South Africans, a higher amount on your payslip does not necessarily translate into a better standard of living. As the cost of groceries, electricity, transport and other essentials...

Mobility is changing. So is fraud

South Africans have not given up on vehicle ownership. They have simply become more creative about achieving it. By Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion Africa Faced with ongoing affordability pressures, consumers are reconsidering...

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Learning Curve appointed as African reseller for Canva

Canva has appointed Learning Curve as its first locally based Canva Partner in Africa, giving organisations across the continent access to the global visual communication platform with local implementation, training and support. The partnership comes as businesses,...

Swan goes live on SSP Pure

Mauritius-based insurer Swan has gone live on SSP’s Pure platform, just over seven months after project commencement, delivering Phase One of the programme on time and within budget. Following a competitive selection process, Swan selected SSP’s Pure platform based on...

Mastercard partners with Mojaloop and AfricaNenda for trusted payments

As countries across Africa continue to modernize their payment infrastructure, Mastercard is expanding its efforts to help build trusted and inclusive payment systems through strategic collaborations with The Mojaloop Foundation and AfricaNenda Foundation.   Africa...

Aweh Mobile launches in SA

South Africa’s telecommunications landscape has welcomed a new player with the official launch of Aweh Mobile. Aweh Mobile places the household at the centre of its value proposition, as mobile services are increasingly shared across multiple members of the same...

Gen Z sees education transforming to digital classrooms, AI tutors

Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, commemorated annually on 05 October, Kaspersky reveals that Gen Z is particularly aware of emerging AI trends in education and sees the sector as a promising area for AI technologies. According to new global research by Kaspersky’s...

Africa’s AI future depends on what we choose to own

Africa does not need to build the world’s largest AI model to shape its place in the AI economy. Our more urgent task is to decide where control must sit as AI moves from pilots into live services. By Brian Pinnock, go-to-market executive of The Cloud Crew Policy...

Cloud has grown up. Now businesses need to grow smarter

A short time ago, the main issue in cloud computing was this: How fast could we migrate? By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies In every sector of the business world, moving applications and data into the cloud came to mean digital...

MTN Ghana gets 700MHz, 3GHz spectrum

MTN Ghana, also trading as Scancom, has received a notice from Ghana’s National Communications Authority for the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz mid-band frequencies for the provision of 5G and mobile broadband services. The spectrum licences will have a...

Back-End Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic technology team developing intelligent, cloud-based solutions for smart and bidirectional vehicle charging. The role focuses on building and operating scalable backend applications using Node.js...

Cobol Developer at QES

Mainframe Developer (COBOL & DB2) Location: Cape TownWork Model: HybridEngagement: Contract - 12 months About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Mainframe Developers with strong COBOL and DB2 expertise to join our team in Cape Town. This role offers the...

Cobol Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Mainframe Developer (COBOL & DB2) Location: Cape TownWork Model: HybridEngagement: Contract - 12 months About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Mainframe Developers with strong COBOL and DB2 expertise to join our team in Cape Town. This role offers the...

Senior Server Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Server Engineer to manage and support enterprise server infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, storage and cloud services.The successful candidate will take ownership of complex technical issues, support...

Technical Representative

Technical Sales RepresentativeExperience in machinery and tools that use liquid fluid power is mandatory for this position. Minimum of 3 yrs of working experience in technical Sales coupled with exposure in either Agriculture, Manufacturing, construction and OEM will...

Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for an experienced Senior Server Engineer to manage and support enterprise server infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, storage and cloud services.The successful candidate will take ownership of complex technical issues, support...

Technical Representative – Gauteng Alberton

Technical Sales RepresentativeExperience in machinery and tools that use liquid fluid power is mandatory for this position. Minimum of 3 yrs of working experience in technical Sales coupled with exposure in either Agriculture, Manufacturing, construction and OEM will...

Intermediate Software Engineer – Stellenbosch – Hybrid

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company is seeking a proactive and experienced Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to help build and scale software that connects digital platforms with industrial control and IoT systems.Based in Stellenbosch, our client...

Systems Support Engineer (MSP)

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

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