AI and cloud set to transform Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...
Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation
As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...
‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’
The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...
Consumer confidence nosedives on higher fuel prices
The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reading is the lowest since the first quarter of 2025 (-20) when the Finance Minister tabled his (aborted) proposal to hike VAT by two percentage points in the February 2025 budget speech. This time around, it is the...
Overestimating GenAI will see mainframe exit projects fail
More than 70% of mainframe exit projects initiated in 2026 will fail to produce the intended benefits due to an overestimation of generative AI (GenAI) tooling capabilities, according to Gartner. “There is a widening gap between the marketing promise of GenAI and its...
National sovereignty now hinges on digital sovereignty
As geopolitical tensions mount and AI re-shapes the digital landscape, governments worldwide face an urgent new reality: true national sovereignty now depends as much on controlling digital infrastructure as it does on physical borders, according toGlobalData. The...
Master Power Technologies opens R50m Customer Experience Centre
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, housed at its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)...
Enterprise storage shakes off its slump
The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market delivered a sharp acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $9,2-billion in vendor revenue - a 22,7% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems...
IITPSA ICT Skills Survey delves into burning questions around AI’s impact on jobs
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa 2026 IITPSA Skills Survey has gone live, this year with a strong focus on the impact of AI on recruitment, jobs and individual IT professionals. The ICT Skills Survey, published by the IITPSA, is a...
Blockchain venture funding gains traction in Africa
Africa's blockchain industry is entering a new phase of economic relevance. This is according to the fifth edition of the CV VC African Blockchain Report, published in association with Absa Group. Blockchain accounts for 5,3% of all African funding Pan-African led...
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Private universities debut in SA
In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No....
Talking still matters in an online world
The other day, I was trying to resolve a simple billing issue with an online subscription service, writes Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom. You know the kind of thing, the charge on the invoice didn’t match what I’d been billed the previous month, even though...
When cyber laws backfire …
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses accountable. But today, it’s often doing the opposite - creating impossible trade-offs, punishing transparency, and turning defenders into accidental offenders. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of ...
How employers can respond to rising stress
Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a top priority for employers yet, mental health care continues to fall short. By Navlika Ratangee, MD of Lyra South Africa Despite 89% of employees globally...
AI paves the way for greener travel
As African businesses navigate the twin pressures of economic growth and climate responsibility, artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly revolutionising how – and why – we travel for work. In a region where fragmented infrastructure and complex travel logistics often...
Early engagement matters for cybersecurity in digital transformation
Digital transformation is reshaping industries. Organisations are investing in cloud, AI, and data analytics to drive growth and agility. By Gilchrist Mushwana, partner and national head of cybersecurity at BDO South Africa Yet, cybersecurity is often brought in too...
How under-siege retailers can fight cybercrime and fraud
So far in 2025, South African retailers are facing an unprecedented wave of cybercrime and fraud, as businesses battle a sophisticated and ever-evolving threat landscape. By Chandni Gopal, partner, Aaqilah Nagdee, senior associate, and Precious Maphupha, candidate...
A CX Hub could be your competitive advantage
Even as customer experience increasingly shifts from being a peripheral concern to being a foundational pillar of modern business strategy, many businesses are finding that their traditional customer service models and approaches are no longer meeting their needs. By...
Protect yourself from credit scams
Many South Africans are struggling with rising living costs and job insecurity. These pressures can leave even the most careful earners feeling desperate. Salem Nyati, consumer financial education specialist at Momentum Group, warns that fraudsters often target people...
The Black Friday remix: what 2025 will look like
In 2024, Black Friday stopped being an imported promo day in South Africa and started dictating terms. It was a supercharged, concentrated surge of shopping that reset expectations and rewired retail playbooks. By Rory Bosman, chief sales and marketing officer at...
Senior Software Developer (Full Stack + AI/Automation) – Cape Town at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Overview A leading investment and technology-driven organisation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Developer to join its growing team in Durbanville, Cape Town.This role is ideal for a highly skilled full-stack developer with strong experience in AI...
Java Developer – Remote Remote
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BI/Data Engineer
Our client is seeking a BI/Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on professional who thrives in a data-focused environment and enjoys building scalable analytics and data solutions. Key...
Systems Analyst
Key Responsibilities: Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to...
BI/Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a BI/Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on professional who thrives in a data-focused environment and enjoys building scalable analytics and data solutions. Key...
Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Key Responsibilities: Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...
Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder
Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...
Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...
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