Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams
Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...
EdTech really isn’t all about AI
EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...
Pre-budget: 10 money watchpoints for SA households
In the countdown to finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s national budget speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of his announcements aren’t felt in Parliament - they’re felt in household’s daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on...
The ‘grey swan’ risks threatening global digital stability
As digital systems become more interconnected and dependent on invisible technical foundations, new categories of cyber risks are emerging beyond traditional malware, ransomware, and disruption. In new analysis, Alexander Gostev, chief technology expert at Kaspersky,...
Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom
A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...
SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount
Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...
Digital infrastructure build must dovetail with jobs growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa promised in his State of the Nation address to boost South Africa’s ailing water infrastructure as Gauteng residents protested this week over taps running dry. There were also undertakings to deploy soldiers in gangster-ridden areas and...
Influencers talk up OpenClaw
OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot and Clawdbot) has become a focal point in influencer discussions on X during February 2026, says GlobalData, and is being described as a “digital exocortex” that extends human capability through autonomous task execution. But while praised...
Securing the R1trn for critical infrastructure from cyber threats
Digitisation of South Africa's green shoots requires a shift toward seeing digital security as critical national infrastructure. This is the word from Fortinet following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, which committed over R1-trillion to...
Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026
For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...
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North African communications still highly targeted by DDoS sttacks
The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in Internet usage at 92,2%, followed by Libya at 88,5% and Tunisia at 84,9%. It should come as no surprise then that the region’s ICT sector also recorded significant...
The true value of enterprise-wide digitisation
Enterprise-wide digitisation has evolved from a competitive advantage to an absolute necessity and yet, amidst its promises and whispers of transformation, digital hasn’t delivered. Of the 89% of companies undertaking digital and AI transformations, only 31% of...
Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?
South Africa currently grapples with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural issues...
Honeypots a strategic layer in cyber defence
J2 Software has introduced 'Honeypot as a Service', a plug-and-play solution designed to deceive attackers, gather critical threat intelligence, and ultimately strengthen an organisation’s cyber resilience. This new approach is particularly crucial as cyberattacks...
How to become a threat-resilient organisation
With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks, writes Vinay Hiralall, chief commercial officer of Liquid C2....
Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up
Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...
As Africa banks the unbanked, skills gap invites threats
As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa Cyberattacks now rank among the leading...
How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure
When we think of financial access, we often think of the 'front door' – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group MD for...
Cybersecurity critical to the future of telehealth
For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate and store huge volumes of...
The intersection of fintech, AI and robust infrastructure is shaping the future of finance
The rapid convergence of fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robust infrastructure is significantly reshaping the global financial landscape, driving efficiency, innovation and inclusivity. By Justin Poiroux, chief technology officer and co-founder of Yellow...
Intermediate JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently recruiting a Java Developer (Contractor) to join one of our financial services clients based in Sandton on an onsite basis.What you...
QA Automation Tester
12 month fixed term contract.Exp. 5-10 yrs in test automation.Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...
Intermediate JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently recruiting a Java Developer (Contractor) to join one of our financial services clients based in Sandton on an onsite basis.What you...
QA Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown
12 month fixed term contract.Exp. 5-10 yrs in test automation.Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...
Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...
Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for performing testing activities on medium to high complexity systems to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing tests to identify defects, validate...
Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...
Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for performing testing activities on medium to high complexity systems to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing tests to identify defects, validate...
Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...
Senior Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The purpose of the role is to coordinate and execute complex testing activities to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs and administers comprehensive testing processes to identify defects, validate system functionality, and...
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