AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...
AGOA uncertainty exposes fragility of trade flows
A resilient financial infrastructure for emerging markets is of fundamental importance, especially as the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains in doubt, and the impact of tariffs. This is according to James Booth, head of revenue...
CEO for new transmission company appointed
Monde Bala, formerly appointed as interim-CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), has been confirmed in the role. Bala has served as group executive for Eskom Distribution since 2019, following a 27-year career at Eskom in various leadership...
New CEO for Microsoft SA
Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...
Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’
HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...
Details on the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack
Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm's patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research,...
Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced
Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...
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An integrated approach to project management
UJ’s journey toward a unified project management approach began with the vision of Dr Mpoti Ralephata, chief operating officer, who sought to standardise project management practices across his domain within the university. This constitutes six departments, namely:...
AI poised to transform accounting for the better
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Syntech, ASUS expand distribution partnership
Syntech has expanded its distribution portfolio to include the full ASUS product range, reinforcing its role as a leader in the South African computing market, including components, gaming machines and enthusiast hardware. With this agreement, ASUS and Syntech are...
Women in Franchising Africa announces its first annual networking breakfast
Franchising delivers high growth and attracts ample funding, but worldwide – and especially in Africa – women are under-represented in the sector. To combat this inequality, KFC Africa GM Akhona Qengqe founded the Women in Franchising Africa (WIFA) network, which will...
Vertiv debuts high-density heat rejection system
Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler, in support of air and liquid cooling applications for AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC (high-performance computing). This global solution supports diverse climate conditions for hybrid-cooled or liquid-cooled...
Alice & Bob ‘squeeze’ cat qubits to improve error correction
Alice & Bob, a frontrunner in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, has announced a significant advancement in cat qubit technology to reduce errors in quantum computers. Cat qubits are a relatively recent innovation in superconducting qubit designs that...
Junkichi Yoshida is new president and CEO of Epson
Epson has announced the appointment of Junkichi Yoshida as its new president and CEO, succeeding Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. The leadership change comes as Epson enters the final year of its current strategic vision, Epson...
NEC XON gets Palo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation
NEC XON has become a Palo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation partner. NEC XON joins a select group of channel partners who have earned this distinction through operational capabilities and fulfilment of business requirements and completion of technical,...
Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.18, with new features and capabilities designed to streamline operations and security across IT environments, delivering greater consistency to all applications, from cloud-native and AI-enabled to...
Software Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
SummaryOur client is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in datamanagement, transformation, and analytical product development. The ideal candidate will beresponsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend...
Senior Data Engineer (Native Databricks Preferred) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Databricks Engineer / Architect with hands-on experience in native Databricks environments and a proven track record in SAP to Databricks data migration projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing,...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# ASP.NET JavaScript) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to do more than just write code? Our client is looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who's not just a technical expert - but a builder, a mentor, and a visionary. This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165)
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# ASP.NET JavaScript) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to do more than just write code? Our client is looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who's not just a technical expert - but a builder, a mentor, and a visionary. This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
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