African startups rewrite the AI playbook
Kenya’s emergence as a leading African tech investment hub will come into sharp focus this week as the continent’s most ambitious startups take centre stage at East Africa’s largest tech and AI event in Nairobi, bringing technology that ranges from AI running on a $5...
Satellite data gives Africa better access to weather forecasting
The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) launched yesterday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enabling the strengthening of nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather in parts of Africa,...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...
OpenClaw could redefine the AI race
China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...
World-class technology institute opens in Joburg inner city
Kathy Gibson reports - The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) was opened today in the Johannesburg inner city. The Institute bought the 10-storey, 10 650 square metre building at 56 Main Street thanks to a donation from David and Tracey Frankel. David...
AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028
At least 50% percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applications by 2028, according to Gartner. Christopher Mixter, vice-president analyst at Gartner, explains: “AI is evolving...
New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk
Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...
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AI and ally in the evolving landscape of work and learning
Will artificial intelligence (AI) take our jobs in the future? No, but people who know how to use AI effectively just might, the World Economic Forum predicts. By Mosidi Modise, director on the Good Work Foundation’s South African and UK boards And that’s why our...
Agentic AI the next wave of transformative banking
For decades, banks have relied on rule-based automation and conventional AI to streamline processes and reduce costs. These systems, while effective for repetitive tasks, are limited by their rigidity. Agentic AI promises a future of truly intelligent, adaptive, and...
Top quantum computing risks
Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that demand immediate action...
Digital intelligence a catalyst for African growth
Africa’s transformation story is often centred around infrastructure. Cables, towers, devices, datacentres. However, transformation doesn’t start with hardware; it starts with people, with connections and insights on platforms designed to help companies understand...
How to make your business more (fun)dable
In today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. By Brent Downard, head of credit at Merchant Capital Running a successful retail business in a...
Key benefits of AI for women in business
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various aspects of our lives, from simplifying daily tasks to driving innovations in various sectors. For women running businesses, AI offers an array of tools and opportunities that can level the playing...
The irreplaceable role of human strategy in legal practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming legal workflows – from accelerating research to streamlining contract analysis and enhancing e-discovery. But, while these tools offer speed and pattern recognition, legal professionals caution that they...
Why SA tech companies should pay attention to an AI lawsuit
A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language models (LLMs) be trained on copyrighted works without the rights holder’s consent? By Kate Beretta, partner, and Ashleigh...
Quantum computing a double-edged sword for the digital age
Quantum computing is poised to redefine the boundaries of data security, offering groundbreaking solutions while threatening modern encryption’s foundations. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. For third-party IT...
The psychology of pay: Why employees stay or leave
In a country where economic uncertainty, inequality, and unemployment are daily realities, it is assumed that primarily money is what keeps South Africans in their jobs. But this is no longer the full picture. By Deon Smit, master reward specialist and SARA Exco...
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst to lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high quality software delivery and continuous improvement within the quality engineering function. This role combines hands on testing with...
Business Analyst – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst Specialist to operate at a strategic level across our Group Technology environment.This role is responsible for bridging business strategy, processes, and technology, ensuring that business needs are...
Senior Test Analyst (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst to lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high quality software delivery and continuous improvement within the quality engineering function. This role combines hands on testing with...
Business Analyst – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
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Senior IT Project Manager (EE Only) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years' experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation,...
Senior Network Engineer (Level 3)
To provide advanced network engineering support, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of client infrastructure within a managed service environment.** Please note: This is an office / based ( not hybrid) position for an international company with...
Senior IT Project Manager (EE Only) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years' experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation,...
Senior Network Engineer (Level 3) – Gauteng Roodepoort
To provide advanced network engineering support, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of client infrastructure within a managed service environment.** Please note: This is an office / based ( not hybrid) position for an international company with...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist (Architecture, Security, Governance) (Onsite – JHB) (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates a hybrid technology environment across multiple countries, requiring secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure. The Microsoft Azure Cloud Specialist role focuses on the Azure cloud layer, ensuring governance, security, and...
Systems Support Engineer – Managed service provider
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