Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms
The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
Vodacom embeds sign language in the workplace
Vodacom South Africa has embedded South African Sign Language (SASL) in the workplace. “Recognised as South Africa's 12th official language in 2023, SASL is now being integrated across Vodacom's digital platforms, employee training programmes, and everyday business...
Syntech shines in Customer Care
Syntech Distribution has cemented its position as South Africa’s favourite distributor when it comes to caring for its reseller partners. For an impressive fourth time, Syntech has scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year award by a comfortable margin. The...
These are the top vendors for 2025
The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2025. The 13th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows: Infrastructure Hardware...
Youthful emerging economies lead in AI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports - Established countries have traditionally led in technology adoption – but emerging economies are seizing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to leapfrog their global counterparts to use AI to drive real innovation. Guy...
African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention
African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...
‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure
There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...
Private sector the engine for Africa’s long-term transformation
With its youthful population and abundant mineral and energy resources, Africa is brimming over with opportunities. But the continent will only realise its full potential if the private sector takes a leading role in addressing the roadblocks to growth and investment....
Criminals turn banks’ security systems against them
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. According to authentication specialists, two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged:...
More News Today
The future of synthetic data
Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality datasets comes with challenges such as privacy concerns, cost implications, and regulatory constraints. According to...
Why kidnap and ransom insurance is important
Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Ryno de Kock, head of...
Peach Payments acquires West-African payments gateway
Peach Payments has agreed to acquire West-African payment platform PayDunya. In the process, it enters mainland Francophone Africa for the first time, following its expansion to Eswatini (2024), Mauritius (2021) and Kenya (2018). Peach Payments is an enterprise-grade...
Free coding bridges digital skills gap
In a country where many young people struggle to find jobs, a new initiative is offering hope and opportunities. Registrations are now open for 2025 for a free coding programme that goes beyond just teaching coding skills. The programme is about helping young South...
How to safeguard your AI Investments
Across South Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries, inspiring innovation, improving operations, and driving growth, writes Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. The government and businesses are capitalising on...
Cisco unveils new Webex AI solutions
At Enterprise Connect, Cisco unveiled its vision for agentic AI collaboration, along with new AI-powered collaboration solutions designed to create futureproofed experiences for customers, employees and IT teams. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration...
Kaspersky expands Partner Locator
Kaspersky has expanded its interactive Partner Locator service by adding a dedicated section for Authorised Training Centres. The expanded capability provides resellers, Kaspersky partners, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide with easy access to technical...
Trend Micro to open-source model and AI agent
Trend Micro has announced the open-sourcing of Trend Cybertron, an AI model and agent framework designed to accelerate the development of autonomous cybersecurity agents. As one of the first specialised cybersecurity large language models (LLMs), it provides...
Amazon opens first African Think Big Space in Cape Town
Amazon has launched its first Think Big Space on the African continent at its Cape Town headquarters, expanding its global network of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through a partnership with non-profit organisation Tangible Africa, the...
Microsoft partners with Core Group
Core Group has announced a new distribution partnership with Microsoft to bring its Surface hardware to South African resellers. “Microsoft Surface is engineered to deliver best in class device productivity,” says Dian de la Port, CEO of Core Group. “We’re incredibly...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong background in the telecommunications domain to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and the Spring Framework, with a proven ability to...
Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
Project Manager
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.Location: Johannesburg - SandtonBrief DescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role seeks a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic and fast-paced...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
Project Manager – Gauteng Primrose
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.Location: Johannesburg - SandtonBrief DescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role seeks a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic and fast-paced...
Senior Business Analyst (Finance)
Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objectives, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...
Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science5+ years' experience in test analysis...
Full-Stack PHP Developer
Full-Stack PHP Developer Join a tight-knit team building secure, scalable cloud platforms for MSPs Remote (Anywhere in South Africa), R66,000 per month, UK Hours (8 am-5 pm) About Our Client This is a small, highly technical team building modern web applications and...
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objectives, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...
View more career listings on our Careers Section