Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Gene drives could boost malaria control

A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...

Trust tops township economy imperatives

South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...

Holy See the most literate country in cybersecurity

Nine of 10 countries demonstrating the best cybersecurity literacy skills are European, while Vatican City (or The Holy See) tops the global ranking, as the National Privacy Test results indicate. With 58 points, South Africa ranks 50th in the global scoreboard....

Human leadership vital for CFOs in an era of finance AI

The rapid progress of AI tools in the finance function in recent times has made it more important than ever for chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders to demonstrate three core pillars of human leadership: adaptivity, empathy and authenticity, according...

Electronics manufacturers adopt Nvidia generative AI, Omniverse

Electronics manufacturers worldwide are advancing their industrial digitalisation efforts using a new, comprehensive reference workflow that combines Nvidia technologies for generative AI, 3D collaboration, simulation and autonomous machines. Supported by an expansive...

Car-sharing could be key to urban mobility

The smooth, efficient movement of people and goods is vital to economic activity and growth, which is why the development of any country is inextricably linked with its transportation system. So, amidst South Africa's many transportation challenges, the emergence of...

Salaries sink in April, reversing recent gains

The overall dismal economic environment has contributed to the average nominal take-home pay slipping further in April 2023, according to the monthly BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). The number of salary payments has also fallen, signalling a troubled job...

Scientists warn of AI-triggered extinction

Scientists and academics are once again sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our future, going as far as to suggest it might trigger human extinction. A new statement from the Centre for AI Safety calls for society to urgently take...

Ransomware drives professionalisation of cybercrime

The success of ransomware gangs has spurred a significant trend of professionalisation amongst cyber criminals where different groups develop specialised services to offer one another, according to a new report from WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business)....

Major gangs’ shutdown impacted ransomware trends for 2023

Ransomware has been making headlines for the past several years. In their quest for profit, attackers have targeted almost every type of organisation, from healthcare and educational institutions to service providers and industrial enterprises, affecting nearly every...

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Refurbished electronics as good as new

The speedy introduction of new technologies and consumers wanting to stay current with the latest tech trends has led to masses of perfectly good second user equipment entering the market. Computers, phones and other digital devices needn't be discarded, they can be...

Satellite closes SA’s digital divide

Internet usage is surging in urban areas of South Africa. According to Stats SA, 59% of South Africans in urban areas use the internet at home, work, or in a public place such as a café. However, the picture in more remote parts of the country is very different,...

It’s time to change how you think about retail

The word 'change' is a common one in retail settings. By Charles Pittaway, MD of Sage Pay When you try on clothing, you do so in the change room; if a dress you bought doesn't fit or you change your mind, you exchange it and, with any luck, after money has changed...

Video surveillance demand set to increase

Mimicking global trends, South Africa can expect an increased demand for cloud storage on the back of several trends including Microsoft's recent Azure announcement. It is estimated that more than 50% of global information is now housed in a cloud and according to...

Westcon-Comstor adds online learning

Westcon-Comstor has announced the launch of Velocity, an on-demand, online education programme designed to empower partner sales teams with the right mix of industry-trusted sales coaching, accelerated vendor-solution training and targeted Westcon-Comstor programme...

HCL cited as outsourcing leader

HCL Technologies is among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate in its Q4, 2017 Forrester Wave evaluation of Next-Generation Infrastructure Outsourcing. In this evaluation, HCL was cited as a Leader in Next-Generation Infrastructure Outsourcing,...

Cell C followed due process during recapitalisation

Cell C welcomes ICASA's confirmation that Cell C followed the correct process in the notification of its recapitalisation transaction and that it has complied with all applicable Regulations. "A recapitalised Cell C is good for the industry, the economy, and the...

LG, Apple in display alliance

LG Electronics (LG) and Apple have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance unrivalled for new MacBook Pro users who demand high-quality resolution at all times. The two companies will collaborate in iStores across South Africa, introducing two new LG displays designed...

Court approves Avaya restructuring plan

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed Avaya's second amended chapter 11 plan of reorganization. As a result, Avaya expects to emerge from its restructuring process before the end of this year. "The court's approval of...

Migrating to the planet of the apps

Let's go back in time, say 20 years. The phone in hand is most likely a Nokia 6110. Staring intently at the screen with a resolution no higher than 240 x 320 pixels, a whole lot of Generation Xers are fascinated by the game du jour: 'Snake'. Addictive in its...

Software Developer (Java / Dephi) TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Proven experience (8+ years) as a Software Developer or similar role in software development.Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum).Strong knowledge of SQL - Database design, queries, reporting (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server,...

Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer)

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...

Intermediate IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer)

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA.ROLE: Crypto EngineerLOCATION: Pinelands, Cape Town (office based)COMPANY: The company was established several years ago to meet the demand for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to all...

.Net Developer

We're looking for a Senior .Net Developer with Blazor to join our team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. Your expertise:7+ years' experience in software...

Quality Assurance Tester

Join an amazing forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a team to deliver core Services including Switching and Integrations, Business Operations & Engineering and Infrastructure to clients. In particular, it delivers value...

Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...

Intermediate IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer) – Western Cape Cape Town

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA.ROLE: Crypto EngineerLOCATION: Pinelands, Cape Town (office based)COMPANY: The company was established several years ago to meet the demand for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to all...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Senior .Net Developer with Blazor to join our team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. Your expertise:7+ years' experience in software...

Quality Assurance Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join an amazing forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a team to deliver core Services including Switching and Integrations, Business Operations & Engineering and Infrastructure to clients. In particular, it delivers value...

JAVA/CLOUD Full Stack Developer

Come and work for the fastest growing IT Company in SA I am looking for Expert Level Cloud/Java Full Stack Developers In this Hybrid role you will get to work for the most advanced IT company in SA We are looking for:Full Stack Developers (Senior to Expert...

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