African businesses poised to lead in agentic AI
Africa skipped fixed line telephony for mobile and skipped branch banking for mobile money. Now, Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange says a Agentic AI could be the next technology the continent leapfrogs into rather than...
Food loss begins long before the household bin
South Africa’s food-loss challenge does not begin only when a household discards groceries or a restaurant clears a plate. It often begins much earlier, in production, processing, warehouses, and distribution networks, where suitable stock can lose value before it...
SA sports clubs under cyberthreat – and the consequences could be severe
South Africa’s sporting communities – from running clubs, cycling groups, school and club teams, even provincial federations - are under threat from cybercriminals as they grow in scale, professionalism and digital dependence. Cybercriminals have discovered that...
Applications open for Mr Price Foundation’ Bindzu Youth Fund
Mr Price Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of the Bindzu Youth Fund. Young entrepreneurs from across South Africa are invited to apply for the business development programme, which provides emerging businesses with access to skills, networks and...
Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training
Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature
SA maintains top outsourcing rank
South Africa’s outsourcing industry ranks number five in the world, according to Ataraxis’s 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index. The data-backed audit of all 193 UN-recognised countries scored across five variables: labour cost, English proficiency, talent...
Safe Online looks to AI for child protection
Continually looking to protect children in today’s digital environment, Safe Online has selected 30 grantees for its next funding round of $8,1-million to develop AI-driven solutions to address the growing and increasingly complex threats now being faced in...
Chief economists’ network aims to strengthen Africa’s policy leadership
African policymakers, development institutions and leading economists has launched the African Chief Economists Network (ACE-Network), a continent-wide platform designed to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and provide coordinated African solutions to...
As AI expands, finance leaders demand transparency
A big majority - 71% - of finance leaders would reject an AI tool that was 99% accurate if it could not explain its answers. The findings from Sage’s new white paper, “The Emerging Economics of AI in Finance”, suggest that explainability is becoming a critical...
Landmark report aims to strengthen submarine cable resilience
The International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience today approved its final report, including explanations of recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine telecommunication cables — the critical infrastructure that carries more than 99% of data...
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AI and the smart factory
Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before it happens, and automatically make adjustments to realise peak performance. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric This isn’t science fiction;...
MetroFibre brings affordable fibre connectivity to KwaThema
MetroFibre has opened its sixth Fibre Experience Store in KwaThema, marking another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed, affordable internet available to more South Africans in underserved communities. KwaThema represents one...
Zero trust begins with the right security partner
As businesses move beyond traditional network boundaries, the old “castle and moat” model of security is no longer effective. In a world of hybrid work, cloud platforms and mobile devices, implicit trust within a network is a major vulnerability. By Ivaan Captieux,...
POPIA compliance for health data
Health data is one of the most valuable assets in modern healthcare, and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) places strict requirements on its use. By Wendy Tembedza, partner at Webber Wentzel Stakeholders in the healthcare sector understand the...
Vertiv supplies AI-ready infrastructure for Digital Realty’s Italy campus
Vertiv will supply next-generation infrastructure for ROM1, Digital Realty's first data centre in Italy with a planned capacity above 3MW. The agreement extends the comprehensive suite of Vertiv solutions and existing technology implementations with Digital Realty...
Why SA’s future depends on smart cities and high-speed fibre
By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s people will live in cities. South Africa is already feeling that pull as more people move to metros in search of work and opportunity. By Dr Sunil Piyarlall, executive for network architecture and modelling at Openserve Many of our...
The hint is in the hug
The global economy is unsettled. After two years of uneven recovery, 2025 has been a mist of slow growth, high household debt and psychological fatigue. By Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software The IMF October 2025 outlook revised the negative...
Roche launches first AI-enabled continuous glucose monitor
Roche has announced that its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution is now available in South Africa. This significant milestone means that people living with diabetes over the age of 18 can now benefit from the solution’s enhanced glucose...
Black Friday payment realities for merchants
Online retail in South Africa is no longer a peripheral activity; it is a structural force in the economy. The market is on track to surpass R130-billion this year, approaching 10% of total retail sales. By Joshua Shimkin, head of growth and marketing at Peach...
Can SA reach carbon goals without addressing enterprise device power use?
For South African enterprises, years of load shedding have made energy instability a defining factor in how sustainability goals are set and pursued. By Apu Pavithran, CEO and founder of Hexnode That very instability has also left businesses struggling to keep their...
Software Developer – Node.js / Azure Kubernetes at Datonomy Solutions
Role PurposeWe are seeking a hands-on Full Stack Developer to design, build, deploy and support secure, scalable digital applications and services. The successful candidate will have strong Node.js development capability and practical experience working within...
Data Scientist at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their analytics team within a leading financial services environment based in Johannesburg. This role focuses on delivering advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business value...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
Business Analysis Work Plan.Business Requirements Specification Document.Functional Requirements Specification Document.Requirements Matrix e.g. linking user stories/each business requirement to technical specification document and project deliverables document.User...
Software Developer – Node.js / Azure Kubernetes at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Role PurposeWe are seeking a hands-on Full Stack Developer to design, build, deploy and support secure, scalable digital applications and services. The successful candidate will have strong Node.js development capability and practical experience working within...
Intermediate Java Developer at MSP
Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Pretoria Head Office team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in mining projects and a passion for delivering commercial excellence...
Business Analyst
The Business Analyst will support the enablement viewing and analysis of hyperspectral data in the cloud (Migration in the cloud already underway), assessing platform suitability (e.g. ACL, Imago and ArcGIS enterprise), and facilitating enhanced spatial visualisation...
Intermediate Java Developer at MSP – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Pretoria Head Office team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in mining projects and a passion for delivering commercial excellence...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
The Business Analyst will support the enablement viewing and analysis of hyperspectral data in the cloud (Migration in the cloud already underway), assessing platform suitability (e.g. ACL, Imago and ArcGIS enterprise), and facilitating enhanced spatial visualisation...
Test Analyst (POS Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled Test Analyst with strong functional testing experience and Point of Sale (POS) system exposure to ensure the quality and reliability of retail and transactional systems in an Agile environment.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Translate...
Test Analyst (POS Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled Test Analyst with strong functional testing experience and Point of Sale (POS) system exposure to ensure the quality and reliability of retail and transactional systems in an Agile environment.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Translate...
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