WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
Gold near record highs on Fed rate cut bets
Gold traded just $23 short of its all-time high this week as investors positioned for fresh US rate cuts and a weaker dollar, prompting the financial advisory deVere Group to predict that it could climb to $5 000 per ounce before the end of the first quarter of 2026....
Trend Micro teams up with McLaren Racing
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has been named an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, helping them by safeguarding operational systems and sensitive data. “It is fantastic to have Trend join the McLaren...
Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers
The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...
Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...
It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet
Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...
Turning tariffs into strategy
The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...
CIOs can’t ignore the rising tide of deepfake attacks
A 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders revealed that deepfake incidents are increasingly impacting organisations, with 43% reporting at least one audio call incident and 37% experiencing deepfakes in video calls. CIOs and security leaders who underestimate...
Agentic AI to take business automation to new heights
Agentic AI is expected to play a central role in the digital transformation of enterprise systems to AI-native stacks, says data and analytics group GlobalData. Agentic AI holds much promise for improving the efficiency of enterprise workflows, reducing costs, and...
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Resilience is key for businesses in 2025
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A guide to GenAI in banking
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Junior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Kuils River
Build, train, and validate predictive and statistical models. Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and insights. Support the development and refinement of machine learning algorithms. Assist in collecting, cleaning, and transforming...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related...
Commercial Advisor – Information Management (contract) – Mining – Rosebank – Gauteng Rosebank
My client, a leading mining company, is looking for a Commercial Advisor (Information Management) to join their team in Rosebank for a 6 month contract. Reporting to the Manager: Category Management, the successful individual will provide efficient and effective...
Mid-Level Data Integration/Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Design, develop, and maintain efficient data integration pipelines and workflows. Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move and prepare data for analysis and reporting. Identify, analyse, and resolve data flow or integration issues in a timely manner....
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an accomplished Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join their forward-thinking IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering global projects that combine cutting-edge cloud technologies,...
MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search
Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...
Business Analyst
Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...
Python Dev (focus: Cloud & Splunk) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client who is booming in the automotive space seeks an expert Developer in the Python, cloud and Splunk environment for a long-term venture in the Gauteng area.What you will be doing:· Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.· Provide 2nd and 3rd...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an accomplished Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join their forward-thinking IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering global projects that combine cutting-edge cloud technologies,...
MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng
Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...
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