Drones damage AWS data centres in UAE
Drone strikes have hit and damaged at least two Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the Gulf region. Two facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been struck, with significant damage. One strike was on Sunday, in a Bahrain data centre, which suffered fire...
AI-driven attacks escalate as basic gaps leave enterprises exposed
Cybercriminals are exploiting basic security gaps at dramatically higher rates, now accelerated by AI tools that help attackers identify weaknesses faster than ever. According to IBM’s 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, there has been a 44% increase in attacks...
New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...
Uber Eats reveals South Africans’ cravings in 2025
South Africans did not simply order takeaways this year. They curated, choreographed and customised. They left notes that read like diary entries, they elevated fried chicken to a national treasure, and they turned the comments box into a place for romance, precision,...
As child deaths rise, Gates Foundation calls for action
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4,6-million children...
Salesforce recognises SA’s digital leaders
Salesforce the South African organisations using its platform and partner ecosystem to cut costs, accelerate sales cycles and improve operational performance. Across this year’s finalists in the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, companies report an average 35% saving in...
Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996
Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...
IT leaders worry about cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions
Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year. This is the headline finding from a Veeam Software poll of 250 senior IT and business decision-makers conducted worldwide...
These are the top priorities for CFOs in 2026
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are grappling with a tension between short-term cost-cutting imperatives and long-term growth investments for their 2026 top priorities and challenges, according to a survey by Gartner. “CFOs are navigating a complex, volatile...
Ransomware resurgence drives more attacks
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 003 cyberattacks per week during November 2025, according to Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence insights. This represents a 3% increase from October and a 4% rise year-over-year, reflecting a...
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How to foster a culture of diverse thought
The future of work is evolving, and the business world stands at a pivotal moment for creating truly inclusive environments that embrace diversity in all its forms. According to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, the embracing of diversity is not just a...
What retailers need to know before embarking on a SaaS journey
Modern retail is dependent on technology to deliver the type of frictionless experience consumers demand and employees need. Over and above this, seamless integrations are the lifeblood of operational efficacy and efficiency in the race to win and retain market share....
Why we urgently need smart tech in hospitality
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When does wasting time become a dismissible offence?
Time is indeed considered the most valuable asset for humankind, impacting everything from personal growth to societal progress, writes Wesley Field, provincial manager of Consolidated Employers’ Organisation. By implication, time is undeniably a business's most...
How CPaaS X empowers companies in the digital age
In the modern digital landscape, effective communication is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the competition, and the introduction of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS X), a new set of enhanced Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), is positioned...
Why businesses are replacing their printers in 2025
South Africa’s printer market is experiencing a shift, driven by a combination of economic pressure and renewed business investment. According to Statista, the local printer and copier market reached $61,1-million in revenue in 2024, with a projected 2% growth in...
Bridging the digital divide in rural SA
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month this March, we must confront an escalating crisis that threatens to entrench inequality and hinder progress - the digital divide. In rural South Africa, limited access to digital technologies is not just an...
Qlik recognised in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Qlil has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, marking its sixth time receiving this recognition. "With AI models increasingly commoditised, the true differentiator is data quality," says Mike Capone, CEO...
Cyber resilience in the modern era goes beyond backup
Since its inception in 2011, World Backup Day has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the IT security landscape. What began as a focus on hardware failure and data loss has evolved into a complex battle against sophisticated cyber threats, writes Rekha Shenoy, CEO...
Trends changing the shape of consumer consumption in 2025
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, writes Craig Blignaut, WiFi product manager at Vox. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411,4...
Senior UAT Tester
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Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior UAT Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...
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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) 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...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...
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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) 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...
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About the Role We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus...
Back End Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus...
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