Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...
All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...
MEA maintains strong growth in hardcopy peripherals
The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in the first half of 2025 (1H25), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting...
Cyber insurance claims stabilise, but challenges becoming more sophisticated
In a complex and evolving threat environment, large insured companies are becoming increasingly resilient against cyberattacks with the strengthening of cybersecurity, and preparedness and response capabilities helping to mitigate the impact of some of the large cyber...
The dangers of ‘shadow AI’
Employees are quietly turning to unapproved AI tools without informing their managers simply to save time – a practice now known as “shadow AI”. And new research in Ivanti’s 2025 Technology at Work Report says that roughly 33% of workers now engage in this activity,...
New WhatsApp hijacking scam involves fake voting
Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent voting scheme. This attack lures victims with a voting page allegedly featuring young athletes - but other voting topics are being exploited as well. The method can be easily...
Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide
Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...
AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack
The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner. With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...
Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers
Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...
Stormy weather ahead for the global economy
The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...
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Amantha Naidoo joins NTT Data executive
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Africa’s energy should balance fossil fuels and renewables
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Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: To manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodologies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES• Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: To manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodologies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES• Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if...
Software Developer (Python, C#, TypeScript) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a critical-thinking and solutions-driven Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic provider of Software & Consulting solutions in the Manufacturing industry to join its remote team. You will work on real-world manufacturing...
Software Developer
We are on the lookout for a Software Developer with a passion for coding and a desire to contribute to innovative projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse projects, grow your skills, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0513
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java, Angular, and SQL.Implement AWS cloud solutions to...
Software Developer (Python, C#, TypeScript) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a critical-thinking and solutions-driven Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic provider of Software & Consulting solutions in the Manufacturing industry to join its remote team. You will work on real-world manufacturing...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are on the lookout for a Software Developer with a passion for coding and a desire to contribute to innovative projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse projects, grow your skills, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0513 – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java, Angular, and SQL.Implement AWS cloud solutions to...
Full Stack Developer – 0693
Experienced Full Stack Developer with extensive Java, AWS Cloud and Terraform experienced required for a reputable global company based in GautengProficiency in Java programming languageAWS cloud servicesPythonSQL for database managementNode.js for server-side...
Software Developer (RPA C#)
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