AI offers a competitive advantage in cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity and is the biggest driver of change in the field, according to a new World Economic Forum report: 94% of cyber leaders identify AI as a defining force and 77% of organisations already use it in their...
Vodacom expects increased earnings
Vodacom has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The group expects to report strong earnings per share (EPS) growth, with results consistent with its Vision 2030 double-digit EBITDA growth ambition. Accordingly, shareholders are...
The importance of air cargo in trade and AI
The International Air Transport Association’s latest report reveals air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty – it enabled the frontloading of $157-billion US imports in Q1 of 2025;...
How Kaspersky worked with Interpol to secure AFCON
As part of Interpol’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with the international policing agency to ensure the cybersecurity of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Morocco. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by...
Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio
Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...
SA organisations are breached every three hours
Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...
UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs
Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...
Why parents share children’s moments online
Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...
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Smarter technology aids education in the AI era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education by offering powerful tools that personalise learning experiences for students and improve efficiency for teachers. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa From virtual AI assistants and tutors to...
How to navigate the storm of tariffs, turbulence and the ticking clock
Markets don’t like surprises – and Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats, including a 30% blanket duty on South African imports from 1 August, are fuelling fears of broader global instability. Combined with Deutsche Bank’s warning of a looming financial shock, rising...
MTN invests R220m in Eastern Cape
MTN South Africa has announced a R220-million investment to enhance network quality, expand connectivity, and upgrade infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. The investment includes the rollout of new base stations, as well as operational enhancements, site modernisations...
MEST Africa Challenge 2025 goes live
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has opened applications for the seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC 2025), a pan-African pitch competition that equips high-potential startups with funding and hands-on support. This...
RMB funds BCS Group’s shift to commercial capital
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) to provide a $47-million funding package, marking a significant transition for the telecoms infrastructure operator as it moves from Development Finance Institution (DFI) reliance to...
New CEO for KPMG
KPMG in South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as the new CEO of the firm in South Africa, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment is made as a result of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole’s imminent retirement, which will take place on 1 March 2026....
NBA Africa launches new startup accelerator
NBA Africa has announced the second edition of the startup accelerator program that the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which awards...
Applications open for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
As South Africa faces slow economic growth and high unemployment (especially among the youth), many people are left out of the formal financial system. Millions don’t have access to affordable credit or basic financial services. Fintech startups can assist in offering...
Qrent debuts wholesale IT program for African resellers
Qrent has launched a new reseller program in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, offering partners a new and cost-effective way to source IT gear. IT resellers now have access to certified, top-tier refurbished laptops at prices up to 50% below new units. According to...
Syspro deepens warehouse management capabilities with DataScope acquisition
Syspro has announced the acquisition of Datascope, a US-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider with over two decades of deep functional and technical alignment within the Syspro platform. With a strong global customer base and proven domain expertise,...
Data Scientist
The Data Scientist will support the Data Science and Analytics team in creating and enabling data-driven measurement, insights, monitoring and decision support. This individual will add value to business areas by providing insights, applying data science to inform and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 3376
Job DescriptionSAP MM ConfigurationUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentSetting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration...
Solutions Architect at Columbus – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Shape how enterprise applications are designed, built, and delivered - end-to-end. Deliver solutions across complex, enterprise-scale environments spanning multiple sectors.Architecture Design Design and define application architecture aligned to enterprise...
Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
This role involves designing and delivering cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, owning features end-to-end from database schema and service layer to testing, deployment, and monitoring. You will contribute to system design and architecture discussions, raise the...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. If you're an experienced Solutions Architect looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Data Scientist will support the Data Science and Analytics team in creating and enabling data-driven measurement, insights, monitoring and decision support. This individual will add value to business areas by providing insights, applying data science to inform and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 3376 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionSAP MM ConfigurationUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentSetting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration...
Senior Software Developer (C# ASP.Net)
We currently have a fully remote opportunity available with our global client for a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer to join their fast-growing technical team. You will play a key part in building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a variety of...
Software Developer (Cloud / IoT) (JavaScript, Node.js, AWS) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety and industrial technology is expanding its IoT and cloud platform capabilities, building cutting-edge solutions that connect HVAC-R systems, gas detection hardware, and OEM equipment into a unified, cloud-driven ecosystem. Their...
Data Analyst /BI Developer
The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...
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