Payfast founder acquires iVeri
Jonathan Smit, the founder and former MD of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. “Payments keeps drawing me back because it is infrastructural in nature," Smit explains. "Trends come and go, but the need to move...
Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream
Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...
AMD reports record revenues
AMD has reported fourth quarter revenue was a record $10,3-billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, gross margin was 54%. Operating income was $1,8-billion, net income was $1,5-billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.92. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 57%,...
SA merchants get access to crypto payments
Binance Pay has signed a strategic partnership with digital payment network Scan To Pay, whose more than 650 000 merchants can now accept cryptocurrency payments via Binance Pay. Through Scan to Pay’s integration with Moneybadger, Binance Pay users can now pay with...
The bigger picture on smart TVs
The global smart TV market is expected to reach $673,47-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 13,9% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in use of OTT applications and services for streaming latest TV content on smart televisions as a...
AI component demand to drive campus switch market
The Campus Ethernet Switch market rebounded in 2025 but did not grow enough to compensate for the 19% contraction in 2024 revenue, says a new report on the sector from Dell’Oro Group. “Vendors are dodging campus switch component shortages that are appearing because of...
$8bn boost as SA joins Afreximbank
South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of pan-African multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the bank’s Establishment Agreement, aimed at...
Software stocks hit as AI jolts pricing power
The software selloff is investors’ real-time repricing of the sector in the AI age, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His stark analysis from comes as a new AI automation tool from Anthropic sparked a $285-billion plunge in big-name stocks across the...
Customer service jobs lost to AI are coming back
By 2027, 50% of companies that attributed headcount reduction to AI will rehire staff to perform similar functions, but under different job titles, according to Gartner. “While AI-driven layoffs have captured attention, the reality is more complex,” says Kathy Ross,...
AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...
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Unlocking SMB potential with the new Enterprise Act
The news around President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill into law has been widely welcomed, writes Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small segment at Sage Africa & Middle East. This development promises to streamline access to...
Desco partners with ThorTech
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with ThorTech to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency within the electronics recycling industry. The collaboration integrates ThorTech’s suite of radiation protection management programs into Desco’s recycling...
Qlik adds more support for ISVs
Qlik has launched Qlik for ISVs, a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik’s end-to-end cloud platform, tailored to the needs of independent software vendors. The offering enables ISVs to build robust strategies for data integration, quality, and...
Shawn Heyns strengthens Kyocera’s tech support
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) is expanding its support capabilities with a stronger focus on technical excellence, customer-centric solutions, and production product innovation. As part of this drive, the company has appointed Shawn Heyns as product...
New country manager for IWG
IWG has announced the appointment of Carolyn Elliman as the new country manager for South Africa and the southern African region. Elliman has taken on several management roles at IWG since joining the organisation as a centre manager with the South African team....
Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is collaborating with IBM and IBM ecosystem partner, Power Maroc (PowerM) to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in Morocco and the region by equipping businesses with...
How channel partners can build long-term value
In African markets where customer expectations, economic pressures, and infrastructure dynamics vary widely, the channel has always been more than just a route to market and has played a role as a lifeline to transformation. By Gerhard Fourie, channel sales manager...
New African regional structure for Vertiv
Vertiv has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence and customer engagement. Under this new structure, the organisation streamlined its focus on Africa into four distinct regions, led by regional...
AFSUG supports rhino conservation
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced a new partnership with ERP (Elephants, Rhinos & People), the non-profit organisation within the global Group Elephant collective of boutique services firms and software businesses. The collaboration aims to make a...
Power surges are killing our networks
With power surges and lightning strikes becoming an all-too-familiar threat to South African infrastructure, Duxbury Networking is calling on local installers and network integrators to follow proper grounding protocols. Recent field diagnostics from DuxNet, Duxbury’s...
Transformation Project Manager
Job RoleThe Transformation Project Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution, governance, and operational anchoring of Leroy Merlin South Africa's Strategy. The role ensures that the plan moves from strategy to disciplined execution, embedded into business...
Scrum Master
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent technical...
Business Analyst
The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities: Develop business requirement specifications...
Scrum Master at Reverside
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Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
Transformation Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job RoleThe Transformation Project Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution, governance, and operational anchoring of Leroy Merlin South Africa's Strategy. The role ensures that the plan moves from strategy to disciplined execution, embedded into business...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Tyger Valley
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent technical...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities: Develop business requirement specifications...
Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to adopt and [Email Address Removed]onsibilities...
Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
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