Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs
KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...
Rural high school learners code up a storm
As South Africa observes National Science Month in July, thousands of rural Grade 8 and 9 learners in remote villages in Mpumalanga and the Free State are daring to dream of careers in coding, robotics and engineering with the support of an education non-profit. Over...
Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...
Urgent reform needed to unlock SA’s startup potential
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind global and regional peers on regulatory efficiency, capital formation, and access to international markets. This is according to a new report by SiMODiSA, in partnership with Allan...
Vodacom takes a majority stake in Safaricom
Strengthening its position in East Africa, Vodacom has acquired a further 20% stake in Safaricom for $2,1-billion (R35-billion) – increasing its shareholding in the group to 55%. The transaction sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya, and an...
Visa gears up for the new phase in commerce
Recognising the dramatic shifts shaping the future of commerce, Visa has outlined a series of AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in this next...
A new fraud threat for insurers – AI-generated images
Insurance fraud, unfortunately, is inevitable - a certain amount of fraud is priced into the product. But the ultimate goal for insurers is to find the right balance – focusing on fraud prevention for the biggest cases without alienating trusted customers. Having said...
AI will push cloud-managed revenue over $10-billion
Concerns about AI cybersecurity threats and a desire to focus on AI use cases will push the public cloud-managed LAN market into a phase of accelerated growth from 2026 to 2030 – to more than $10-billion - according to the Dell’Oro Group. “As vendors like Arista,...
Vulnerable economies face lasting consequences from Hormuz closure
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when ships start moving again. After more than 100 days of disruption, ship transits through one of the world’s main...
Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good
A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...
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The VPN has done its job for a long time. The problem is that many businesses are still asking it to solve a problem it was never designed for. VPNs were developed for a simpler access model than the one businesses now have to manage. By Warren Gordon, BU executive at...
Digital laggards will lose ground
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AI makes it profitable to find and serve those invisible to legacy lending
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Three steps to AI readiness for SA businesses
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Fuel price volatility adds new cross-border challenge for SMEs
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Veeam adds operational privacy, AI governance for the agentic era
Veeam Software has announced new agentic AI capabilities for the Veeam DataAI Command Platform designed to help organisations operationalize governance at the speed and scale of modern AI systems. Organisations are navigating the most complex regulatory environment in...
Leadership transition for Canon SA
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as country director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in southern Africa. Rodoplu has held senior positions across Canon EMEA. Most recently he served...
Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio
Smart Hands Africa has been appointed as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure solutions. Recognised globally for its high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre...
Delaying IT refresh cycles could increase operational risk
Organisations that continue delaying technology refresh cycles in an effort to protect budgets may be exposing themselves to greater operational and continuity risk. This warning from Qrent comes as global hardware costs continue to rise amid ongoing supply chain...
Intermediate Java Developer at MSP
Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Pretoria Head Office team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in mining projects and a passion for delivering commercial excellence...
Business Analyst
The Business Analyst will support the enablement viewing and analysis of hyperspectral data in the cloud (Migration in the cloud already underway), assessing platform suitability (e.g. ACL, Imago and ArcGIS enterprise), and facilitating enhanced spatial visualisation...
Intermediate Java Developer at MSP – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Pretoria Head Office team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a driven professional with a strong background in mining projects and a passion for delivering commercial excellence...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
The Business Analyst will support the enablement viewing and analysis of hyperspectral data in the cloud (Migration in the cloud already underway), assessing platform suitability (e.g. ACL, Imago and ArcGIS enterprise), and facilitating enhanced spatial visualisation...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) (26349)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (TypeScript & Node.js) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build rich, user- centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) (26349) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (TypeScript & Node.js) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks the coding talents of a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build rich, user- centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components. You will develop and...
Technical Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Shape the Digital Future of Finance in GautengAre you an experienced Test Analyst with a passion for fintech innovation and cutting-edge AI-driven quality practices? Do you thrive on ensuring flawless performance across sophisticated financial calculators, quote...
Junior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Support the SFC team by assisting in the collection, preparation, integration, and basic analysis of financial and statistical data. Contribute to forensic evidence development under supervision, helping to deliver high-quality data outputs that support...
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