Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...
Call for mental health support to be integrated into HIV care
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Linköping University in Sweden showed that people living with HIV face an elevated risk of suicide due to a combination of stigma, fear of disclosure, mental health challenges and gaps in primary...
OpenAI aims to raise $100bn
OpenAI is reported to be in discussions with tech players Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, as well as the investor Softbank, to raise another $100-billion. If it’s successful, the company would have a value of at least $750-billion. The ChatGPT developer is currently one...
How long can the gold rally last?
Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...
Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026
South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...
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FCM’s AI assistant goes live for SA business travellers
FCM has rolled out its next-generation virtual assistant 'Sam' to customers across South Africa, bringing conversational AI technology designed to tackle real-world travel challenges facing local businesses. Sam uses machine learning to anticipate traveller needs,...
Royal HaskoningDHV SA becomes Atana
A group of mostly South African engineering professionals who bought a controlling margin of the South African arm of Netherlands-based engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV have rebranded it as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025. The group – management and...
Syspro acquires riteSOFT
Syspro announced the acquisition of riteSOFT, a US-based provider of mobile warehouse and time tracking and scheduling software for small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. The acquisition strengthens Syspro’s smart manufacturing capabilities and advances...
Vodacom Business, Sasol partner on MPN solution
Vodacom Business has deployed a Mobile Private Network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. "As part of Sasol's digitalisation journey, there is a focus on utilising technology to improve processes that impact safety and efficiency across...
Hisense SA recognised as Proudly South African
Hisense SA has been recognised by the Proudly South African initiative as a key strategic partner in its national campaign to bolster local manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen South Africa’s economy through homegrown innovation and production. Hisense SA was...
Lessons learned from providing 2m people with AI skills
An AI-skilled workforce is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. Yet, a massive skills gap is a roadblock to many organisations' efforts to implement AI technologies. By Maureen Lonergan, vice-president: enablement for international expansion at Amazon Web Services...
Reimagining quality control for smart manufacturing
We already know that in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges, supply chain disruptions, fluctuating market demands, and workforce dynamics. To navigate these complexities, manufacturers increasingly turn to...
Salary increase season – what’s realistic and what’s not
For many South Africans that are formally employed in both the government and private sectors, mid-year marks a pivotal time for mid-year salary reviews and potential raises. It is a time brimming with anticipation and hope, as employees look forward to some financial...
What to do in the first 24 hours after a ransomware attack
A ransomware attack is a nightmare scenario for any organisation. It’s disruptive, costly, and often deeply damaging to your reputation. By Richard Ford, chief technology officer at Integrity360 How you respond in the first 24 hours will determine the difference in...
Traditional defences are no longer enough
From finding creative recipes or drafting business emails to creating images for a small business’s social media posts, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. But, along with its...
Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates as a development company with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the advancement of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. They are seeking a Data Controller who is essentially an introduction to the group's...
Junior Full Stack Developer (Ruby/Ruby on Rails) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic AgriTech company seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer with an interest in building software that interfaces with industrial control systems. This role supports their broader mission of transforming Agricultural operations through automation,...
Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411 – Gauteng Pretoria
Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...
Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates as a development company with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the advancement of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. They are seeking a Data Controller who is essentially an introduction to the group's...
Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company seeks the technical expertise of a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to help manage the cloud infrastructure that powers its SaaS platform for the Agricultural sector. Working closely with the Development and Data teams, you will...
Project Manager-Enterprise Applications at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of role: The Project Manager will lead the delivery of application-focused projects across the organisation, including new application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements. This role ensures projects are delivered within scope, budget, and...
BI Analytics at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior BI Analytics Specialist is responsible for delivering enterprise-level business intelligence solutions that drive strategic decision-making. This role focuses on advanced data modelling, dashboard development, and analytical reporting across large-scale...
Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company seeks the technical expertise of a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to help manage the cloud infrastructure that powers its SaaS platform for the Agricultural sector. Working closely with the Development and Data teams, you will...
Project Manager-Enterprise Applications at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Summary of role: The Project Manager will lead the delivery of application-focused projects across the organisation, including new application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements. This role ensures projects are delivered within scope, budget, and...
BI Analytics at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Senior BI Analytics Specialist is responsible for delivering enterprise-level business intelligence solutions that drive strategic decision-making. This role focuses on advanced data modelling, dashboard development, and analytical reporting across large-scale...
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