Local expertise puts AI to work in East Africa
By Kathy Gibson – East African companies are seizing on the myriad benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer – but it’s vital that they do so in a considered manner that achieves their productivity goals while safeguarding their corporate systems. With...
Omnisient named as an African startup to watch
Bloomberg has named South African-founded fintech Omnisient one of its African Startups to Watch in 2026, recognising the company’s work in helping banks and insurers assess people who are excluded from affordable financial services because they lack traditional...
Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
Intel targets gamers with latest chips
Offering gamers and professionals new high-performance options, Intel has launched its latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors. Optimised for advanced gaming, streaming, content creation, and workstation use, the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series...
Happy accident as Hubble catches a comet breaking up
In a happy twist of fate, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet in the act of breaking apart. The chance of that happening while Hubble watched is extraordinarily minuscule. The findings were published on Wednesday (18 March) in the journal Icarus. The...
African coastlines face unprecedented sea level surge
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Oceanography reveals that Africa’s coastlines are facing a rapidly accelerating crisis. It found that the 2023 to 2024 El Niño event triggered the most significant sea level surge ever...
Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration
Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
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Ericsson, Google Cloud team on AI-powered 5G core as-a-service
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Hisense users can watch the World Cup for free
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MTN named SA’s most admired brand and best telecommunication brand
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Mzansi Energy Consortium, Palabora Mining sign landmark energy supply deal
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MTN SA appointment for Muyiwa Ladipo
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The strategic value of cloud in Africa
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iiDENTIFii recognised as a pioneering African business
Homegrown biometric identity authentication business iiDENTIFii has been globally recognised for the groundbreaking work it is doing for digital identity, on the African continent and beyond. In May 2025, Bloomberg named iiDENTIFii as one of Bloomberg’s 25 African...
Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose:Develop and maintain our data storage platforms and specialised data pipelines to support the company's Technology Operations. Operational Delivery:Development and maintenance of LakeHouse environments.Development of data engineering and data analysis...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a respected property development company and to oversee multiple building projects in the Durban region. This is an 18 month contract to start ASAP. This role is ideal for a professional who can balance both...
System Support Administrator (Enterprise Application Administrator) at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Test Analyst (Expert) 3338
Test Strategy & Execution (30%):Define and own the overall test strategy, approach and KPIs for assigned programmes and releases.Develop comprehensive test plans, test schedules and test cases aligned to requirements and acceptance criteria.Drive test automation...
System Support Administrator (Enterprise Application Administrator) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Test Analyst (Expert) 3338 – Gauteng Pretoria
Test Strategy & Execution (30%):Define and own the overall test strategy, approach and KPIs for assigned programmes and releases.Develop comprehensive test plans, test schedules and test cases aligned to requirements and acceptance criteria.Drive test automation...
Data Engineer (Senior) 0596
Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...
Scrum Master
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
Data Engineer (Senior) 0596 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Midrand
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
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