Local family business leverages AI to protect vulnerable employees
While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can, indeed, have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and...
Magnificent Seven’s Wall Street dominance threatened
The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla - have held over Wall Street for years, according to Nigel Green, CEO of global...
Kaspersky bursts the Bubble on new phishing technique
Cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky say they have discovered a new phishing tactic used to evade traditional security controls - one that exploits Bubble, a platform that allows users to build Web and mobile applications through a visual interface without writing...
Standard Bank breach leaks customer data
Standard Bank has been hit by a data breach which has compromised some customer information. The news comes just days after Standard Bank subsidiary Liberty experienced a similar incident that exposed customer data. A letter to customers from Kabelo Makeke, head of...
Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict
Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...
New Moon mission prepares for lift-off
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as tomorrow (1 April 2026). The weather forecast for launch day shows an 80% chance of...
Business liquidations decline, but financial pressure still elevated
South Africa’s corporate sector continues to operate under sustained financial pressure - despite a modest decline in business liquidations relative to the previous year, according to the latest Statistics of Liquidation report from Stats SA. The report shows that 135...
New POPIA code warns ‘clipboard security’ is over
South Africa’s estates and office parks are bracing for a major shake‑up at their boom gates as the Information Regulator finalises a POPIA Code of Conduct for Gated Access that will directly impact how controlled‑access properties collect and store visitor data. For...
AI forcing a talent squeeze in iGaming
As the South African iGaming and technology sectors mature, hiring practices are too - with companies on the hunt mainly for experienced technical staff while AI replaces traditional junior roles. This is according to new research from SoftSwiss and recruitment...
Trust in data and AI is in crisis
In an era where data and AI drive business success, organisations are more vulnerable than ever to data loss and outages. This is among the findings from Veeam Software’s latest Data Resilience survey of more than 4 000 C-Suite and senior IT leaders Organisations can...
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AI needs clean data to help protect mines and communities
The collapse of a Zambian tailings dam earlier this year is now thought to have released the equivalent of 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of toxic waste into the environment. Alastair Bovim, CEO of Insight Terra, says the scale of the failure is a stark reminder...
Innovation without fragility: retail’s balancing act
The global retail sector, projected to reach $35,2-trillion in 2025, has digital channels driving more than 60% of influenced sales and each successful click and customer collection is the result of a thousand moving parts. Peter Ludi, business development executive...
Why you feel stuck at work. And how you can fix it
Do you feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? As if you’re no longer learning anything new or making any progress in your career? Or perhaps you’re starting to dread Monday mornings and the idea of another week back at the grindstone. Over time,...
Cyber leadership is your business’s newest competitive advantage
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function tucked away in a server room; it’s a critical business priority that deserves a seat at the boardroom table. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD of the Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies As cyber threats...
Cyber insurance emerging as key layer in the data protection landscape
Despite having world-class cybersecurity systems in place, South African companies remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber breaches, particularly malware attacks that target and compromise sensitive customer data. A recent high-profile case is that of a...
Tackling the ‘big five’ border challenges
Global travel is booming again while at the same time border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet...
Customer experience kudos for Vodacom SA
Vodacom South Africa has been named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the 2025/26 Ask Africa Orange Index Awards. “Being named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the Ask Africa Orange Index Awards is a proud moment for Vodacom South Africa. This recognition...
Access alone isn’t enough for Africa’s classrooms
Imagine transforming every classroom across Africa with cutting-edge tablets, lightning-fast internet, and world-class educational software. The hardware arrives, the connections go live, and the software is deployed seamlessly. By Nonku Nyathi, senior partnerships...
Westcon-Comstor signs 1Password distribution
Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with 1Password, which provides Extended Access Management (XAM). The collaboration will see Westcon-Comstor deploy its value-added services spanning training, technical enablement and data to empower partners to...
Reimagining supply chains for a disrupted world
It is time to reimagine how we build, manage and leverage supply chains - not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it. This was the key message in a SAPICS Conference presentation this year by Andries Retief, DHL Supply Chain’s chief commercial...
Senior Software Developer (Waterfall) – Gauteng Midrand
In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...
Senior .Net Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned .Net developer to join their team in Auckland Park. The role will be full-time onsite due to the ongoing need for collaboration and inter-department communication.RequirementsMinimum experience...
Scrum Master at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: This Scrum Master supports multiple agile teams across diverse, complex projects. They act as mentors, problem-solvers, and agile process guardians, fostering positive team dynamics and removing obstacles to progress. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate...
Senior Java Developer
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...
Senior Networking Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Consultant to join our professional services team on a permanent basis. This is a client-facing, strategic role focused purely on high-level networking consultancy. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance,...
Scrum Master at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: This Scrum Master supports multiple agile teams across diverse, complex projects. They act as mentors, problem-solvers, and agile process guardians, fostering positive team dynamics and removing obstacles to progress. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in enterprise environments, understands clean architecture, and is passionate about building high-performance applications.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications...
Senior Networking Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Consultant to join our professional services team on a permanent basis. This is a client-facing, strategic role focused purely on high-level networking consultancy. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance,...
Backend Developer (Senior) 2578
They are looking for a Backend Developer to join the team to deliver a streamlined user experience, with opportunities to work on the frontend code base as well as the full stack.Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing...
Test Automation Engineer (Mid – Senior) – (Cape Town – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Company who builds and scales AI, SaaS and Talent platforms, is currently looking for an AI-enabled Full Stack Developer to build and scale modern SaaS platforms where AI is embedded in core product functionality. You will work on production-grade...
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