Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa
As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...
What’s needed to develop AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...
Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system
With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...
A primer on essential first aid skills
World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....
Digital Parks Africa, iXAfrica expand African data centres
Digital Parks Africa (DPA), a 100% South African-owned data centre provider, has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s first, hyper-scale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre, to bring world-class data centre services to Southern and East Africa. The...
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iContact BPO partners with M4Jam
In the fast-paced world of business process outsourcing (BPO), meeting peak season hiring demands is no small feat. Onboarding hundreds, sometimes thousands, of agents across geographically dispersed locations poses significant challenges in terms of resources,...
Nutanix launches Multicloud Experts Community
Nutanix has announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (MC Experts) in EMEA, creating a platform for cloud experts to pool knowledge and resources while being able to lean on peers and specialists to empower customers to thrive in an increasingly complex...
The future of digital identity management
For years, proof of identity relied solely on physical documents like passports or driver's licenses. However, the rise of new technologies has ushered in a wave of digital alternatives that offer greater convenience and security. An increasing number of aspects of...
Technology trends that will define 2025
Every year the future seems to promise bigger, better technological marvels. And every year I take time to think deeply about which technology trends will truly shape the year to come, writes Liz Centoni, executive vice-president and chief customer experience officer...
Intelligent protection for the modern organisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just enhancing threats, it’s providing organisations with a smart line of agile and detectable defence, writes Richard Frost, head of consulting at Armata Cyber Security. AI security tools are moving beyond traditional...
Strategies for combating insider threats
In South Africa, insider threats are an increasingly significant risk for businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes, and rapid digital transformation. From disgruntled employees to compromised third-party service providers, insider threats can...
Stay ahead of the automation, AI, machine learning curve
More than 60% of South African workers use generative AI tools regularly, and 21% integrate them into their daily duties. This is one of the critical findings of a study released by the Oliver Wyman Forum this year. This platform strives to bring together business,...
CFOs in the digital age
If you have ever attended a work retreat or participated in a team-building exercise, you will be familiar with various tests and quizzes designed to reveal your leadership style. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief financial officer, and enterprise value lead...
Data centre cooling in 2025
The data centre cooling value chain is long, complicated and chaotic, consisting of multiple stakeholders, writes Yulin Wang, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx. Data centre cooling happens on multiple levels including chip and server level, as well as the rack and...
Kaspersky signs EC’s AI Pact on trustworthy AI use
Advocating for the secure use of AI technologies, Kaspersky has signed the AI Pact, a European Commission initiative that aims to prepare organisations for the implementation of the AI Act – the first ever comprehensive legal framework on AI worldwide, adopted by the...
BI Developer
Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance.Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements.Designing and developing the...
Senior SAP BTP Developer
Design, develop, and deploy applications using SAP BTP services such as CAP, Workflow, Business Rules, API Management, and Integration Suite.Build scalable and secure solutions following BTP best practices.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to...
UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer will design and implement intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts, as well as building responsive, accessible front-end interfaces. The role...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Oakdale
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Coding of changes, fixes, integrations and new systems that will run efficiently and securelyBuilding modular and scalable programs that are optimised for re-use, re-engineering and re-developmentMaintaining standards of good practice...
RPA Developer
A reputable client based in Durban North is seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join their growing automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that enhance business processes and...
Business Process and Test Analyst
Responsibilities:Business Analysis (45%)Evaluate and analyse information.Evaluate, analyse and document current and future business processes to determine their viability, identify strengths and weaknesses in operations and explore ways IT can improve, enhance, and...
RPA Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
A reputable client based in Durban North is seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join their growing automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that enhance business processes and...
Business Process and Test Analyst – Western Cape Oakdale
Responsibilities:Business Analysis (45%)Evaluate and analyse information.Evaluate, analyse and document current and future business processes to determine their viability, identify strengths and weaknesses in operations and explore ways IT can improve, enhance, and...
PLC Programmer
Amanzimtoti (Durban) - An established engineering firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems is seeking a skilled PLC Programmer to join their Durban branch. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a passion for precision,...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
We're hiring a Senior Systems Integration Engineer in Johannesburg and Cape Town on our client's behalf to deliver end-to-end Java-based system integration projects for key clients. This client-facing role suits a technically skilled software professional with strong...
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