AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

Without a scalable AI strategy, CFOs could fall behind

Chief financial officers (CFOs) must stop treating AI as a collection of tools and use cases as they develop systems that allow AI to be productive at scale, according to Gartner. “If CFOs are feeling stuck in the piloting phase of AI, it’s likely because they’ve...

WLAN market maintains double-digit growth

First quarter WLAN revenues were driven by a 14% growth in unit shipments and an average selling price that is starting to creep up, according to Dell’Oro Group. “Several vendors have increased WLAN list prices to compensate for increasing costs of memory components...

AI, data centres, memflation to drive chip growth over $1,3-trillion

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...

Perception of banks’  value on a decline

Discovery Bank has emerged as the leader in South Africa’s latest consumer banking customer experience rankings, according to the 2025 Customer Experience (CE) Index for the sector. Absa followed in second position, with Standard Bank and Nedbank in a combined third...

PC market enters volatile year with positive growth

Global PC shipments grew 2,5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 65,6-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Despite deteriorating...

AI transformation is outpacing security readiness across Africa

As organisations across Africa accelerate their AI-driven digital transformation, cyberattackers are moving even faster - exploiting new AI systems, data pipelines, and autonomous agents that were never designed with security in mind, according to new research from...

Meta launches first LLM from its Superintelligence Labs

Meta has Meta has announced Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models built by Meta Superintelligence Labs. Over the last nine months, Meta Superintelligence Labs rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up, on a fast development cycle we have run...

Salesforce positions Slack as a new interface for work

Salesforce has launched Slack as the new interface for work — where people, agents, data, and apps come together in one place. With this update, Slackbot evolves from a helpful assistant into an active teammate that can execute work across systems, reducing context...

Nutanix delivers a platform for the agentic AI era

Nutanix yesterday announced new capabilities to the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution designed to help organisations operate reliably as AI workloads expand, cloud environments grow more complex, and hardware supply constraints drive the need for more flexible...

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Hisense SA partners with RGB Gaming on e-sports

Hisense SA has partnered with RGB Gaming, with the aim of redefining the competitive gaming landscape in schools and universities nationwide, to transform gaming into a high-performance career path for thousands of young South Africans. RGB Gaming has already...

Vishing awareness live in Kaspersky ASAP portfolio

Kaspersky has introduced a new module on vishing (voice phishing) to its ASAP (Automated Security Awareness Platform). Vishing has become a major vector for corporate fraud. For example, AIB saw a 79% year-on-year increase in vishing attacks in early 2025, including a...

These are the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced. Now in its fourth year, ASCEA recognises the critical role that supply chains play in economic development, health systems, sustainability and business success. This year, more...

Be aware of these new in-flight power bank rules

Portable chargers and power banks have become a carry-on essential to keep devices charged up for work or entertainment while travelling. But, with airlines changing on-board battery policies, travellers are being urged to be aware of new requirements and to rely on...

HoneyCoin raises $4,9m for stablecoin-powered payments

HoneyCoin, a global payment orchestration platform, has announced a $4,9-million funding round led by global venture firm Flourish Ventures. Flourish is joined by a mix of regional and global investors: Visa Ventures, TLcom Capital, Stellar Development Foundation,...

RS joins forces with NAACAM

RS South Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM). Erick Wessels, sales director of RS South Africa, describes the partnership as a natural alignment with the company’s...

Red Hat OpenShift once again a Gartner leader

Red Hat has been named a Leader for the third consecutive year in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management. Red Hat OpenShift empowers enterprises to standardise, automate and scale their container initiatives across any footprint, from the datacentre...

Is communication the next frontier in data science?

As data becomes increasingly central to the business strategy, the expectations of data teams are shifting. They’re no longer just enablers; they’re expected to influence, initiate and lead. But influence doesn't come from being right; it comes from being heard. And...

When cheap solar comes at a deadly cost

The solar energy boom has brought tremendous opportunities for South African businesses and homeowners to reduce their electricity costs and carbon footprint. By Teresa Kok, director at One Energy However, beneath the surface of this green revolution lurks a dangerous...

AI decisioning platforms come of age

Smart, transparent, and scalable decisioning architecture is becoming business-critical for South Africa’s banks, telcos, and insurers, writes Nikhil Behl, president: software at FICO. South African enterprises are under mounting pressure to do more with their data...

SAP Administrator

Our client, a leading mining company is looking to appoint a SAP Administrator for a 12-month renewable contract position based in Kathu, Northern Cape. The SAP Administrator will be responsible for providing a range of financial administrative assistance to the...

Junior Power BI Developer

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Junior Power BI Developer - Sandton.Salary: R25,000 to R40,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis position requires you to turn data into insights for the business. You will support the...

SAP Administrator – Northern Cape Kathu

Our client, a leading mining company is looking to appoint a SAP Administrator for a 12-month renewable contract position based in Kathu, Northern Cape. The SAP Administrator will be responsible for providing a range of financial administrative assistance to the...

Junior Power BI Developer – Remote Remote

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Junior Power BI Developer - Sandton.Salary: R25,000 to R40,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis position requires you to turn data into insights for the business. You will support the...

Scrum Master

Role SummaryThe Scrum Master / Project Manager is responsible for enabling high-performing delivery teams on the by fostering effective Agile practices and ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring alignment between day-to-day execution and programme-level...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The RoleWe are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in CI/CD, release automation, cloud infrastructure, and operational support across development, test, and production environments.You will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining reliable...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryThe Scrum Master / Project Manager is responsible for enabling high-performing delivery teams on the by fostering effective Agile practices and ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring alignment between day-to-day execution and programme-level...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

The RoleWe are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in CI/CD, release automation, cloud infrastructure, and operational support across development, test, and production environments.You will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining reliable...

UI/UX Designer

Role SummaryThe UI/UX Designer is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. In this role, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centred digital products. You will focus on executing design...

UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryThe UI/UX Designer is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. In this role, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centred digital products. You will focus on executing design...

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