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...

1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip

Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...

The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus

South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn

According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...

Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...

IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm

IBM has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and security. IBM's leadership in system design, from silicon to...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second...

Vehicle sales continue strong

New vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts. The March figure of 58 060 vehicles reflects a 17,3% improvement over March 2025. Brandon Cohen, chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’...

Intel delivers open, scalable AI performance

MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel’s GPU Systems. Intel’s AI systems featured Intel Xeon 6 CPUs and Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics, demonstrating accessible AI workload solutions across...

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MEST Africa Challenge 2025 goes live

The  Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has opened applications for the seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC 2025), a pan-African pitch competition that equips high-potential startups with funding and hands-on support. This...

RMB funds BCS Group’s shift to commercial capital

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) to provide a $47-million funding package, marking a significant transition for the telecoms infrastructure operator as it moves from Development Finance Institution (DFI) reliance to...

New CEO for KPMG

KPMG in South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as the new CEO of the firm in South Africa, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment is made as a result of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole’s imminent retirement, which will take place on 1 March 2026....

NBA Africa launches new startup accelerator

NBA Africa has announced the second edition of the startup accelerator program that the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which awards...

Applications open for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

As South Africa faces slow economic growth and high unemployment (especially among the youth), many people are left out of the formal financial system. Millions don’t have access to affordable credit or basic financial services. Fintech startups can assist in offering...

Qrent debuts wholesale IT program for African resellers

Qrent has launched a new reseller program in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, offering partners a new and cost-effective way to source IT gear. IT resellers now have access to certified, top-tier refurbished laptops at prices up to 50% below new units. According to...

What the latest interest rate drop means for homeowners

The South African Reserve Bank's decision to cut the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points is welcome news for cash-strapped consumers. Although only a small change on paper, the drop provides a much-needed financial reprieve. A basis point - a unit of measure used...

Esquire launches drop shipping feature

Esquire Technologies has launched its new drop shipping feature, integrated into its online ordering platform, that enables resellers to ship products directly to their end-customers—eliminating the need to manage or handle inventory. “We developed this feature to...

Datacentrix wins Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year

Datacentrix has been recognised by Huawei as IT Services Partner of the Year - the second consecutive year the company has received this accolade. The organisation has established itself as a top-tier Huawei partner over previous years, having been named IP Services...

Billing Systems Developer – Remote Remote

Role OverviewOur client is seeking a Billing Systems Developer to own and advance the billing systems layer within their BSS environment, with a strong focus on both consumer and wholesale billing. This role involves working directly with billing platforms (including...

Senior Data Engineer

A secure payment solutions provider and aggregator that enables businesses to accept payments via various channels, including retail, digital, and mobile, catering to both banked and unbanked customers, is seeking a proactive Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Test Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...

Intermediate SQL Developer

Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...

Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...

Junior IT Support

Our client is looking for a competent Support Engineer to provide fast and useful technicalassistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.An excellent Support Engineer must have good technical knowledge...

Junior IT Support – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is looking for a competent Support Engineer to provide fast and useful technicalassistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.An excellent Support Engineer must have good technical knowledge...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0830

Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

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