HIV treatment in Africa hamstrung by data gaps
New HIV studies presented this week at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) highlight critical evidence gaps that must be addressed to improve HIV treatment strategies across Africa. Researchers from the Centre for Epidemiological...
Edge spending set for 15% growth
Worldwide spending on edge computing reached $265-billion in 2025, expected to nearly double by 2029, reflecting a pivotal expansion fueled by rapid Edge AI advancements that accelerate enterprise transformation and open new opportunities for service providers,...
Despite challenges, manufacturing sentiment is up
While the manufacturing sector remains under significant pressure, improved sentiment may signal a glimmer of hope for the future. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence rose by 16 index points from the third quarter to 39 points. While...
African banking is at a crossroads
A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...
The year in SA Search
Google has released its 2025 Year in Search for South Africa, showing what people in the country tried to understand, fix, follow and debate over the past year. The report tracks the fastest-rising searches, offering a clear sense of the stories, questions and moments...
Smartphone sales for 2025 on track for 1,5% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1,5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,25-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is an increase from 1% growth in prior forecast, primarily...
Shoppers used Black Friday 2025 to plan, not splurge
South Africans did not treat Black Friday as a spending free-for-all this year. Instead, they shopped with far more discipline, using flexible payment tools to manage cash flow and time purchases more deliberately. This is according to payments platform, PayJustNow,...
GenAI and its role in education
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) has shared early insights from its emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and...
Uncertainty shapes the pace of risk preparedness
There has been a continuous and rapid increase and convergence of risks and threats, according to International SOS. The organisation has released its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk...
Societal and technological threats on the rise
While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...
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Network International, Airtel advance strategic rollout plan
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Payments are driving SA’s digital future
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Trend Micro debuts proactive cybersecurity AI
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Pushkar Gokhale is MTN SA’s new chief wholesale officer
MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective 1 August 2025. Pushkar joins MTN from Openserve, where he currently serves as the chief digital and strategy officer. He has held various executive leadership roles in diverse...
NEC XON achieves Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner status
NEC XON has been awarded Diamond Partner status by Palo Alto Networks, achieving five specialisations that reinforce its leadership in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. The company is now one of only three Diamond Partners in Africa and the only one with five...
Automated payroll a the solution to stress-free paydays
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Tech equity the new currency for women
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Call to address the climate change reality in SA
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Tighten controls ahead of PCI DSS v4.0.1
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Vertiv continues African data centre webinar series
Vertiv is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Gemstone Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, test,...
RPA Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an RPA Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a hybrid 12-months contract.What you will be...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Java & Platform Engineering) to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a...
RPA Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an RPA Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a hybrid 12-months contract.What you will be...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Java & Platform Engineering) to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a...
Reporting Data Analyst
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Intermediate Technical Business Analyst
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Technical Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating business requirements into clear technical specifications,...
Reporting Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Reporting Data Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification (BCOM/BSC/Business Information/Psychology) from an industry-recognized...
Intermediate Technical Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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