AI platform investments will push ICT spend to $4trn in 2026
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Agentic AI expected to reduce entry-level supply chain hiring
More than half (55%) of supply chain leaders expect that advancements in agentic AI will reduce the need to hire for entry-level positions, while 51% believe the technology will drive a shift to overall workforce reductions, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 509...
Critical industry attackers are changing their tactics
Today, Sophos While manufacturers in critical industries are improving their defenses against ransomware, adversaries are shifting their tactics to maintain pressure. This is according to Sophos’s latest State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production (PDF)...
Old passwords increase security threat
Kaspersky’s latest research reveals that the majority of compromised passwords not only violate password-safety guidelines but also remain unchanged for extended periods, which drastically reduces their security. Although passwords still remain one of the major...
Guard against voice cloning this holiday season
It’s the run-up to the year-end holiday season when criminals ramp up their efforts to fleece us and ISPA is warning of the growing problem of voice cloning. South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) says that, with a 356% rise in...
Micro tech signals the future for heart health
A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...
Optix marks 25 years with global expansion
Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...
PachiPanda young innovators to compete on Africa-wide stage
Three young South Africans - Wendile Mpofu, Gift Mabena and Bafokeng Mofokeng - have been selected as the country’s leading eco-innovators in the 2025 PachiPanda Challenge, earning their place in the Africa-wide finals. Their solutions address urgent challenges around...
Sustainable value chains could unlock billions for tech sector
The technology sector could unlock $800-billion in value across its value chain by 2030 if it puts nature at the heart of its operations and supply chains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. This is part of the $10,1-trillion in business opportunity that...
Vula Medical is FNB App of the Year winner
The 2025 FNB App of the Year Award has been awarded to Vula Medical, a medical referral app developed by Dr William Mapham. Mapham had the idea for the app while working at the Vula Emehlo Eye Clinic in rural Swaziland where he experienced, first-hand, the...
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Check Point partners with Cardano
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The future of cybersecurity resilience relies on recruiting more women
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Women need to stay strong to overcome financial barriers
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Huawei among SA’s top employers for eighth year
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Rethinking the opportunities to grow digital commerce in consumer goods
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Information Security Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to take ownership of enterprise-wide cybersecurity in a leading Financial Services environment?The Information Security Manager will lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing...
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric)Work on cutting-edge BI projects using Microsoft Fabric tools in a senior-level, client-facing roleRemote (South Africa) | R45k to R65k per month About Our ClientOur client is a growing technology solutions provider...
Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Information Security Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to take ownership of enterprise-wide cybersecurity in a leading Financial Services environment?The Information Security Manager will lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing...
Senior Full Stack Developer(Backend Focus Azure, Flutter) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with 6 years of professional software development experience. The ideal candidate will be backend-focused with strong Azure cloud expertise, while also being comfortable working with Angular on the...
Senior Desktop Engineer (Networking Focus)
Position: Senior Desktop EngineerLocation: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site)Industry: Data, Analytics & IT SolutionsAbout the CompanyOur client is a well-established technology and data solutions provider delivering high-impact analytics, infrastructure and digital...
Senior Full Stack Developer(Backend Focus Azure, Flutter) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Desktop Engineer (Networking Focus) – Gauteng Centurion
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Systems Configuration Analyst
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