Countries urged to plan for sovereign AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nations that want to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) must ensure they have the infrastructure in-country to support AI sovereignty. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: AI solutions and operations EMEA at Nvidia,...
SA ahead in the data centre stakes
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - South Africa is holding its own in the globally-competitive data centre market. Not only are most of the big data centre players operating at scale in South Africa, they are largely doing so using clean and reliable...
These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
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New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research
In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....
Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign
Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...
GIBS Route to Market is back for 2025
The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme, now entering its third year, will bring together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and health industries), DHL (logistics) and - for the first time - uMngeni-uThukela Water (water), in partnership with leading South African...
SA corporate travel set for major rebound
There is renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA planning to increase their travel spend in FY26, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s annual global State of the Market survey. This represents a significant...
The increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers
One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth’s 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5 039 domestic workers,...
Changing the way money moves
With stablecoins enjoying a massive surge globally – and a virtual explosion in Africa driven by the need for efficient cross-border payments, remittances, and a hedge against economic volatility – Mesh.trade has launched South Africa’s first yield-bearing digital...
Assessing and mitigating extreme weather risks
Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) must prepare their organisations for the risks associated with extreme weather events, according to Gartner. “Extreme weather events now rank in the top 10 of Gartner’s quarterly emerging risk report, with global data showing...
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Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging business needs and technical solutions? We're seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to join a high-impact team driving performance, integration, and innovation across enterprise...
Software Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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Intermediate Software Developer
Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...
Junior Business Analyst
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Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you ready to launch your career in business analysis and make a real impact? A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support enterprise performance initiatives, system integration, and process...
Senior Software Developer
Job Purpose Our client is modernising financial access for South Africa's underserved market. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll design, architect, and build scalable fintech solutions that make credit simpler, faster, and more responsible. You'll work across the...
Data Analyst
Key Responsibilities:Translate raw data into clear business insights and visualizations.Apply telecommunications/NOC knowledge (fault management, SLA adherence, MTTR).Solve operational problems using quantitative analysis.Automate reporting and streamline data...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
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Data Analyst – Gauteng Braamfontein
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