New ITU initiative to build trust in AI behaviour and identity
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced a new initiative to develop frameworks for trusted digital identity and to ensure that the behaviour of AI agents remains trustworthy and accountable throughout their lifecycle. The new ITU Focus Group on...
Africa’s AI should be on Africa’s terms
Huawei's seventh annual ICT Editors Xchange in Johannesburg convened under the theme “Africa's Intelligence, Africa's Terms” to explore how the continent is building AI for its own realities. The event brought together speakers from Huawei, academia and business to...
Rural high school learners code up a storm
As South Africa observes National Science Month in July, thousands of rural Grade 8 and 9 learners in remote villages in Mpumalanga and the Free State are daring to dream of careers in coding, robotics and engineering with the support of an education non-profit. Over...
Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...
Xbox cuts staff, studios in major reset
XBox is resetting the business, aiming to cut about 3 200 jobs and reduce the number of studios over the next year. Around half of the staff cuts will be from XBox staff, with the balance from four studios which will leave to run under new management. In a letter to...
AI-driven, hyperconnected tech reshapes supply chains
Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner. Advances in AI technologies are enabling chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to drive business value, strengthen resilience, and reimagine operating models, as...
Ungoverned AI agents, deepfakes now a critical threat
Autonomous AI tools are expanding the corporate attack surface faster than security teams can implement guardrails, according to new research by KnowBe4. The security specialists’ latest report – From Agentic Risk to Human Wins: Building a Culture of Security in the...
SMEs retreat into survival mode as confidence retreats
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2026 on a more cautious footing as rising fuel prices, driven by global geopolitical tensions, continue to place increasing pressure on business operations. This was reflected in declining confidence levels,...
Gates invests $50m into dementia research
The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) has announced a $50-million investment from Bill Gates. The investment is Gates’ first to accelerate progress toward disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. The DDF, managed by SV Health, is a venture fund focused...
The beginning of the end of that dreaded airport queue?
Passengers flying out of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha can now check in, drop their bags, clear security and board using just their face instead of a boarding pass. HIA and Qatar Airways - with technology partner SITA - have launched Fast Pass, one of the...
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Check Point and Illumio expand partnership
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Lenovo grows at hybrid infrastructure adoption accelerates
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Ukiyo platform connects SA’s youth to education and work
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INSETA dispute raises issues about board authority
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How to get over the AI hype hangover
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Get ready the rise of pay transparency
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AI governance without complexity: A business leader’s guide
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Vertiv completes ThermoKey acquisition
Vertiv has completed the acquisition of ThermoKey, a provider of heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies with long-standing relationships across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators. The acquisition expands Vertiv's thermal management...
I found my dragon – then they locked Excalibur back in the stone
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What HR professionals gain from automation
Human resource people are concerned. As automation becomes more featured in modern digital technologies, many HR staff are asking the same question: Will automation replace me? Their fears are not unfounded. According to surveys conducted by Gartner, some companies...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0376 – Gauteng Pretoria
Team lead activities.Coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the team.Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.Monitor team performance and productivity.Resolve conflicts and address team issues.Act as single point of contact between the team and...
Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg North
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Our client, a well known medical company is looking for a Clinical Application Specialist for Transfusion Cellular Technology to join their team in KZN.This role is instrumental in providing expert clinical application support and ensuring the successful adoption and...
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Power BI Developer remote ( own hardware and fibre connectivity) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Our client is currently seeking an experienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial...
Client Data Analyst (Fund Operations) (Contract) (CPT)
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