Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off
In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...
Digital skills provide pathways to employment
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis deepened in the second quarter of 2026, with youth unemployment rising to 47,4%, according to Statistics South Africa. Graduate unemployment also reached 12,4%, highlighting a growing challenge for the country: ensuring that...
New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps
The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...
LiveTwin uses AI to monitor Mpumalanga forests
Reama AI Technology, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa's industrial sectors, has launched its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga....
WSIS Prizes honour top tech solutions for digital development
South Africa’s Reach Digital Health has been received an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) award for its MomConnect system. The 15th annual WSIS Prizes honour innovative technological approaches that support global development. The awards, announced at the...
AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA
AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...
Digital ownership, not speculation, is blockchain’s next local challenge
What would it mean if a South African investor could take a smaller, properly structured stake in a wine farm, a padel club, an agricultural finance opportunity, or a commodity-linked asset without needing the capital, access, or administrative complexity usually...
Africa’s banks must be ‘bolder on productivity, growth and innovation’
Africa’s financial services sector is entering a new growth phase, despite a robust performance in 2025; financial services groups on the continent have kept pace with global performance, but still trail leading developed markets; and sustaining momentum will depend...
Customers prefer third-party GenAI to chatbots
Customers are approximately three times more likely to use third-party GenAI tools than company-provided chatbots when resolving customer service issues, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 3 566 B2B and B2C customers, conducted in February and March...
Security awareness training can curb phishing
Organisations in Africa can reduce phishing susceptibility by 79% after just one year of consistent security awareness training (SAT) - despite a threat landscape increasingly powered by AI, according to new research from KnowBe4. The 2026 Phishing By Industry...
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Grey list removal a milestone, not mission accomplished
Last Friday (24 October 2025), news broke that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks This comes after the country made significant progress to improve the effectiveness of its anti-money...
Why the greylisting outcome demands a new era of financial integrity
The verdict is in: South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. It’s a milestone worth celebrating, but not a finish line, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at nCino KYC Africa. The reforms of the past two...
Execution has become the new frontier of innovation
No matter the technology approach, it is ultimately the impact that matters. Innovation today isn’t about chasing the next big idea or implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a vacuum; the success comes from implementing AI that has impact, and that truly makes a...
Red Hat to support Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField DPUs
Red Hat has announced support for Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField data processing units (DPUs), making it easier for organisations to deploy demanding AI application workloads with optimised security, networking and storage capabilities. While modern business...
NTT Data delivers connectivity for Nedbank Gravel Burn
NTT Data has announced its role as technology partner for the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn - a seven-stage, 800-kilometre gravel bike race from Knysna to Shamwari. NTT Data will deliver the secure connectivity and network infrastructure needed to keep more than 500...
Smart regulation could unlock SA’s payment revolution
While the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) decision to embark on an inclusive robust review of the National Payment System (NPS) to allow non-banks and fintech’s into the ecosystem is a game changer, we must be cautious not to overregulate as this may...
AI heralds a new era of innovation for telecoms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine...
The storage vulnerability you didn’t know you had
Data management is increasingly coming under the governance spotlight, yet a significant vulnerability often goes unnoticed. Many businesses operating on Microsoft 365 assume their data is comprehensively backed up. While Microsoft provides robust infrastructure...
Designing inclusive African cities for climate resilience and social equity
Observed annually on 31 October, World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities in shaping equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This year’s theme underscores the imperative to design cities that...
From CV to conversation: Why the interview is crucial
A CV gives recruiters and employers an overview of a candidate’s qualifications, skills and career history, but it only tells one part of the candidate’s story. By Vanessa Gibb, people lead at Pnet Once you’ve compiled a shortlist of suitable candidates that meet the...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript/Typescript)
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) to join a high-performance consulting delivery team working across multiple client environments. This role offers exposure to complex, production-grade systems across various industries, with...
Senior Tech Lead (Golang, Java, React)
Platform Modernisation & Architecture: Define and lead the migration from JSP-based frontends to a modern frontend architecture.Evaluate frameworks, build proof-of-concepts, and deliver incremental improvements without disrupting production.Assess and drive...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript/Typescript) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) to join a high-performance consulting delivery team working across multiple client environments. This role offers exposure to complex, production-grade systems across various industries, with...
Senior Tech Lead (Golang, Java, React) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Platform Modernisation & Architecture: Define and lead the migration from JSP-based frontends to a modern frontend architecture.Evaluate frameworks, build proof-of-concepts, and deliver incremental improvements without disrupting production.Assess and drive...
Software Developer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewThe Mid-Level Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining features across the full technology stack of a web platform.You will work across: React/TypeScript frontend (modern UI architecture) Node.js/Express backend APIs...
Software Developer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewThe Mid-Level Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining features across the full technology stack of a web platform.You will work across: React/TypeScript frontend (modern UI architecture) Node.js/Express backend APIs...
BI Developer | Johannesburg | 3 months contract
Our client is seeking a skilled BI Developer to join a dynamic technology environment in Johannesburg. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a data-focused professional who is passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business insights while...
BI Developer | Johannesburg | 3 months contract – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a skilled BI Developer to join a dynamic technology environment in Johannesburg. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a data-focused professional who is passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business insights while...
Software developer at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...
Software developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...
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