Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...
ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs
A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...
Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
Mustek anticipates improved earnings
Mustek's shareholders have been informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...
Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...
New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
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Check Point delivers brand office firewall
Check Point Software Technologies has announced major advancements to its family of Quantum Force Security Gateways. All Quantum Force Security Gateways for the data center and perimeter are receiving a 15%-25% performance boost in threat prevention throughput –...
Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green Competition
Schneider Electric has opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions. This year’s theme, Renewable Energy for Life & Livelihood focuses on two...
Qrent introduces circular IT for call centres
Sustainable IT solutions provider Qrent has introduced targeted solutions for the BPO industry. Its agile, on‑demand IT provisioning enables call centres to scale their IT infrastructure up or down in alignment with fluctuating demand. In response to mounting pressure...
Strategic appointments at Argility group
The Argility Technology Group (ATG), part of the data and technology cluster arm of global enterprise, Smollan, has announced strategic technology leadership appointments that serve to further embed ATG’s position as a leader in technology innovation. Koteswara...
Is your financial institution ready for new employment equity targets?
The transformation imperative in South Africa’s financial services sector has reached a critical juncture with the recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), which came into effect on 15 April 2025. By Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner, Nivaani...
The actual cost of FICA non-compliance
In the past 18 months, institutions across banking, legal, and financial services have faced steep penalties for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360 Capitec, Old Mutual, HSBC, and Standard Bank...
MSSPs could aid in bridging the cybersecurity skills divide
The global cybersecurity industry is facing a significant skills gap, with over 3,5-million positions remaining unfilled – a shortfall that leaves businesses vulnerable to costly cyberattacks. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix In...
Alienware launches new Aurora laptop class
For the first time in nearly two decades, Alienware is launching an Aurora class of laptops, writes Matt McGowan, Alienware GM . The launch marks the next step in streamlining the Alienware portfolio to make it easier for you to choose the right gaming machine. Moving...
Pure Storage renews NEC XON’s Elite status
NEC XON has been re-appointed as an Elite Partner by Pure Storage. The re-certification enables faster, more agile data solutions for regional businesses, with improved access to world-class flash storage solutions delivered by a partner with a deep understanding of...
Hisense, NBT partner to adds FAST and AVOD content
Hisense and NBT, a FAST (free ad-supported television) and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) platform, have announced a global partnership. Since 8 May, NBT’s array of channels and content has been available on the VIDAA platform, accessible through Hisense...
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Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...
Specialist: Developer – Gauteng East Rand
An opportunity exists for a highly skilled Specialist: Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The role involves leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring software solutions...
Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...
WordPress Developer
A long-standing full-service digital marketing and PR agency specializing in driving sales, brand awareness, and online presence, is seeking a Wordpress Developer who will handle everything from technical scoping to deployment.Responsibilities:End-to-End Development:...
Low Code Developer
An opportunity exists for a motivated Low Code Developer to design, develop, and maintain operational business applications using low-code platforms. The role involves building full-stack solutions, integrating systems, implementing CI/CD practices, and collaborating...
Data Architect
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
WordPress Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A long-standing full-service digital marketing and PR agency specializing in driving sales, brand awareness, and online presence, is seeking a Wordpress Developer who will handle everything from technical scoping to deployment.Responsibilities:End-to-End Development:...
Low Code Developer – Western Cape West Coast
An opportunity exists for a motivated Low Code Developer to design, develop, and maintain operational business applications using low-code platforms. The role involves building full-stack solutions, integrating systems, implementing CI/CD practices, and collaborating...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
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