Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept
Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...
Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day
World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...
Ericsson and Intel accelerate the path to commercial AI-native 6G
Ericsson and Intel are collaborating to help accelerate ecosystem readiness for seamless transition to AI-native 6G deployments and use cases. The collaboration – an extension of a decades’ long relationship – was announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. It...
AMD expands Ryzen AI 400 Series portfolio
At Mobile World Congress 2026, AMD announced an expanded Ryzen AI portfolio with the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors. The new processors deliver powerful on-device AI acceleration and next-generation performance,...
Nvidia collaborates with telcos to build 6G on open, secure AI-native platforms
Nvidia has announced a commitment — together with Booz Allen, BT Group, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, MITRE, Nokia, OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, ODC, SK Telecom, SoftBank and T-Mobile — to build the next generation of wireless networks on AI-native, open, secure...
Anthropic holds out for assurances from the Pentagon
The US Department of War has offered some guarantees to Anthropic regarding the use of irs AI systems – but Anthropic is holding out for more ahead of a deadline this afternoon (17h01 EST; midnight South African time). The deadline for Anthropic to accede to Pentagon...
Talent, technology, governance drive growing AI adoption gap
The gap between AI early adopters and also-rans is growing as AI leaders race ahead. This is among the headline findings from a global study examining how executives perceive the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) across regions, industries, and...
Critical Claude code flaws exposed
Check Point Research's recent identification of critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code is a cause for concern, particularly for African organisations. This is the word from Hendrik de Bruin, head of security consulting: SADC at Check Point Software, who...
IT upgrades put Khoi-San traditional names on official documents
Khoi-San traditional names can now be used on official documents. Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber handed over the first smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that records a Khoi-San traditional name, following the...
Embedded AI in cloud ERP set to speed financial close
Five emerging themes in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance applications will shape the future of the finance function through AI and automation, according to Gartner. Based on these themes, Gartner predicts that finance organisations using cloud ERP...
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Lenovo in a push to democratise IT
Lenovo is approaching the burgeoning AI opportunity with its Smarter AI for All strategy. “We came up with this manta as a result of customers asking us what Lenovo is doing with AI,” says Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa. “We realised we needed to democratise...
Understand the real value of CRM in a modern telecoms business
The telecommunications sector in Africa is evolving from a network-centric to a customer-centric business model, where deeply understanding the individual behaviour of subscribers is becoming a competitive differentiator. Craig Palmer, CEO of VAS-X In Africa,...
How modern regtech can help dethrone cash
South Africa’s regulators, fintechs, payment companies and financial institutions have launched a range of powerful digital finance services and solutions over the past few years in an effort to displace cash-based payments and improve financial inclusion. By Bradley...
Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting Group At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that...
Challenges and opportunities for SMEs
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have had a tumultuous few years, affected by a broad spectrum of political and economic issues. Despite these challenges, many business owners managed to keep their businesses afloat, and some have even found...
What diversity in education looks like, and why it matters
South Africa’s classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to...
How GenAI is leaking companies’ secrets
Beneath the surface of GenAI’s outputs lies a massive, mostly unregulated engine powered by data – your data. And whether it’s through innocent prompts or habitual oversharing, users are feeding these machines with information that, in the wrong hands, becomes a...
Qlik expands embedded AI capabilities
Qlik has announced an expanded set of capabilities coming soon in its Qlik Cloud Analytics solution, equipping enterprises with tools to detect anomalies, forecast complex trends, prepare data faster, and take immediate action through embedded decision workflows....
NEC XON, Palo Alto Networks unite to unlock ROI
NEC XON, a newly certified Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner, has unveiled its platform-led cybersecurity strategy designed to maximise return on security investment (ROI) for enterprise customers across Africa and beyond. “Tool sprawl is one of the biggest drivers...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Gauteng Johannesburg
An award-winning privacy-preserving data collaboration platform that enables companies to analyze and collaborate on consumer data to gain insights, build predictive models, and monetize data without sharing the raw data or compromising consumer privacy, is seeking a...
Agile Product Owner (Investment Platform) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the RoleThe Agile Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritising, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver business value efficiently and effectively by managing the product backlog, driving the product vision, and ensuring strong...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2556
Job DescriptionConduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2556 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionConduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 3231
Job DescriptionFair knowledge across all SAP modulesInitial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 3231 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionFair knowledge across all SAP modulesInitial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and...
Junior Software Developer
Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...
Junior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Beach Front
Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java). Purpose of the Role:My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818
Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2818 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionConduct requirement analysis and oversee development and maintenance of platform/application.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with best practices.Execute testing and address defect resolution...
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