Free AI filmmaking programme opens in five African countries
Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible African creators to tell stories on screen leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Delivered in...
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...
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...
IITPSA conference to assess the future of ICT jobs in the AI era
ICT skills gaps, the impact of AI on ICT workforces and upskilling for the future of work are among the burning issues that will come under the spotlight at this month’s Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Workforce Intelligence...
The shocking reality facing jobseekers
Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...
AI risk is rising faster than AI value
Despite the rapid risks introduced by AI, CIOs remain well-positioned to effectively manage AI governance and deliver business value, says Gartner – value and risk are interconnected, and the challenge for CIOs is to compound value faster than risk. “People are doing...
‘Volume is not value’ when it comes to AI
Only 13% of CIOs reported their enterprise has realised significant or transformational value from AI so far, according to a new survey from Gartner, which adds that while AI use cases have accelerated over the past two years, the likelihood of use case success...
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The hidden travel challenges behind Africa’s iGaming boom
When we talk about economic growth in Africa, people's thoughts go to the traditional sectors of mining, oil, gas and agriculture. But, according to Mordor Intelligence, the African gambling and iGaming market is set to grow at a CAGR of 12.32% between 2026 and 2031....
What human tutors still do better than AI
Only time will tell if the recent alignment of the world’s most powerful AI leaders around Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to rein in the pace of advanced AI development will have any protective effect. After all, US President Donald Trump quickly rejected industry...
Building Africa’s next broadband economy beyond just connectivity
Broadband connectivity has become a foundation of Africa’s digital economy. But as the continent enters its next phase of digital development, the question is no longer simply how to connect more people. It is how to provide connectivity that is affordable, abundant,...
Making the multi-generational workplace work
Gen Z has been developing (fairly or unfairly) a reputation as the generation that can't handle the workplace, and doesn’t pull its weight once it’s there. Locally and globally, the charges levelled against the latest cohort to enter the workforce follow a familiar...
Intelligent systems can fix Africa’s post-harvest crisis
Every year, a staggering share of the food Africa's farmers grow never reaches a plate. By Shiraz Khota, MD: emerging Africa at SAP Cereal losses across Sub-Saharan Africa run at roughly 20%. For fruits, vegetables and tubers, the figure climbs to 40–50%. The exact...
Vertiv to acquire King Environmental Services
Vertiv Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire King Environmental Services (KES), a Europe-based provider of fluid management, commissioning and load-testing services for high-density, liquid-cooled data centres and other applications. The acquisition is...
Redefining literacy for the AI-enabled IT workplace
CompTIA research shows that 95% of South African businesses are prioritising digital fluency – the ability to confidently use digital tools, data, and emerging technologies – in IT hiring. Alongside this, World Bank highlights a demand for transferable capabilities...
Beneficial ownership is becoming a business continuity risk
For many business owners, beneficial ownership remains a compliance box to tick when filing an annual return. But increasingly, getting it wrong, or simply failing to keep it current, can have consequences far beyond paperwork, says Janus Joubert of JBS Advisory &...
Threat actors are logging in
In June 2025, datasets containing around 16-billion login credentials were compromised across platforms like Apple, Google and Facebook. Fast forward to 2026 and the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reveals the number of AI chatbot credentials for sale on the...
Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?
As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...
Application Development Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:As an Application Development Manager, you will bridge people leadership, technical delivery and business outcomes across multiple agile squads operating within the company's Agile Delivery Model (ADM). You will manage cloud-native development...
Business Analyst (PE Hybrid) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a PE-based global Logistics Operation seeking the expertise of a strategic, customer-focused, process-oriented leadership of a Business Analyst to own and evolve its global digital customer experience platform, while ensuring that the...
Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a Senior Back-End Developer who loves solving complex problems, building scalable cloud solutions, and turning great ideas into production-ready applications? This could be your next big opportunity! Join a dynamic, globally connected IT team working on...
Scrum Master (Extreme Programming / XP)
Role SummaryThe Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader and agile coach for one or more cross-functional software development teams, with deep expertise in combining Scrum ceremonies with Extreme Programming (XP) engineering practices. Unlike a standard Scrum Master,...
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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead, coach and support Agile teams in applying Scrum principles, practices and values.Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including...
Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a Senior Back-End Developer who loves solving complex problems, building scalable cloud solutions, and turning great ideas into production-ready applications? This could be your next big opportunity! Join a dynamic, globally connected IT team working on...
Scrum Master (Extreme Programming / XP) – Gauteng Sandton
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Back-End Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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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...
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