AWS and OpenAI in $38bn partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s infrastructure to run and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads starting immediately. Under this new $38 billion agreement, which will have...
Total vehicle sales hit decade-high levels
The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations, posting another month of exceptional growth, according to the latest numbers from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Total vehicle sales in October reached 55 956 units – the highest monthly total...
Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Eskom offers opportunities for young scientists
South Africa’s brightest young minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science...
Human customer service is still alive and well
By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...
Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery
Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...
Top emerging technologies to support autonomous business
Gartner has unveiled its 2025 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies with many of the top technology innovations to watch this year supporting the new autonomous business era - including machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence, and programmable money....
Illicit cigarettes starve SA’s fiscus of billions
South Africa was once hailed as a leader in tobacco control. From 1994 to 2009, sharp increases in excise taxes, combined with measures such as advertising bans and smoke-free legislation, reduced smoking rates, improved public health, and delivered strong revenue...
NASA analysis shows Sun’s activity ramping up
The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study shows. Solar activity is known to fluctuate in cycles of 11 years, but there are longer-term variations that can last decades. Case in point: Since the 1980s, the amount of solar activity had been...
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Women need to stay strong to overcome financial barriers
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s important to recognise that financial independence is a key pillar of gender equality. It’s essential for women to stay on track with prioritising their finances, writes Lindiwe Gumede, chief marketing officer...
Huawei among SA’s top employers for eighth year
Huawei South Africa’s position as a top employer, as certified by the Top Employers Institute for the eighth year running in 2025, reflects the company’s substantial impact on the local employment landscape. This sustained recognition highlights Huawei's deep...
Rethinking the opportunities to grow digital commerce in consumer goods
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, marked by unprecedented growth across sales channels and a shift in the dynamics between manufacturers and consumers. By Setjhaba Molloyi, MD, and Lauren Samaai, senior manager in...
Future-proof African business with cloud-based security
Legacy cybersecurity systems – once recognized as the cornerstone of business infrastructure – are putting African companies at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks, which could end up costing more than just money. These on-premises solutions have been identified as...
Kaspersky, Smart Africa forge strategic partnership
In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities...
Google Cloud launches cybersecurity trainings in SA
Cybersecurity is a growing and crucial issue for African nations. Nearly 90% of organizations said they experienced at least one security breach in the past year, according to a 2024 study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Of those...
Vertiv, Tecogen partner on data centre cooling
Vertiv and Tecogen have announced a collaboration that enables Vertiv to offer Tecogen’s advanced natural gas-powered chiller technology to data centres worldwide, addressing power constraints and facilitating the deployment of AI at scale. As the power required for...
Obsidian looks back on 30 years
As Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025. From its early roots in Linux to its evolution into Atlassian solutions, SaaS, and Edge Computing, Obsidian has consistently driven innovation and provided...
Plentify wins EEP Africa’s 2024 Project of the Year award
Home energy management company, Plentify, has been awarded the EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024 for its innovative technology and impact in addressing Africa’s energy challenges. This prestigious award highlights Plentify’s pioneering approach to optimising energy...
Financial wellness boosts workplace productivity
Earned wage access (EWA) offers a number of benefits from for both employers and employees. A set of independent reports, prepared by impact-measurement specialists 60 Decibels in December 2024 and based on telephonic interviews with both users and key stakeholders at...
Workday HCM Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join the HR Tech Revolution as a Workday HCM Analyst!Ready to shake up the world of People Technology?At SATIC's HR Systems Practice, we're not just about fixing tickets—we're about partnering with clients to solve big business challenges and supercharge their HR Tech...
Integration Engineer (Mulesoft, Boomi, Azure) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:AN established Mining & Metals company with a global footprint seeks a highly technical & solutions-driven Integration Engineer whose core role will be to design, develop and maintain efficient and high-quality integrations connecting data,...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll lead agile teams to deliver high-value product increments, drive scrum adoption, and continuously improve team performance.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Lead and coach multiple scrum teams, ensuring alignment with agile principles....
Workday HCM Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join the HR Tech Revolution as a Workday HCM Analyst!Ready to shake up the world of People Technology?At SATIC's HR Systems Practice, we're not just about fixing tickets—we're about partnering with clients to solve big business challenges and supercharge their HR Tech...
Senior Developer
Full Stack Developer - Digital SolutionsRevolutionize industries with cutting-edge technology!R 600 000 - R 750 000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses in the digital age. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise in...
Full-Stack PHP Developer
The company is looking for an experienced full-stack PHP developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel or similar frameworks. The ideal candidate should be proficient in both backend and frontend development, capable of handling databases,...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Full Stack Developer - Digital SolutionsRevolutionize industries with cutting-edge technology!R 600 000 - R 750 000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to empowering businesses in the digital age. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise in...
Full-Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Primrose
The company is looking for an experienced full-stack PHP developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel or similar frameworks. The ideal candidate should be proficient in both backend and frontend development, capable of handling databases,...
Enterprise Security Architect
The role is required to assist in the development of a security architecture capability that will continue to mature to address the complex security problems in systems, people and processes including those that emerge in digital business transformation. It...
Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Data Engineer, with retail experience to join our team based in Cape Town. Initial 12-month contract, onsite.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute the data platform, enabling effective use of...
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