Sports fans want a streamlined digital experience
New research commissioned by IBM reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report, based on responses from more than 20 000 sports...
How to have your cake … and eat it
New courier data from inDrive suggests South Africans are using on-demand delivery services for a far wider range of everyday needs than one might expect. An analysis of roughly 5 000 inDrive.Courier orders placed in South Africa during the first half of 2026 found...
UK bans social media for under-16s
The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...
It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely
NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....
AI is used to shop, but trust is key at checkout
Visa has released its annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing...
Anthropic responds to Fable 5, Mythos 5 suspension
The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the US, including foreign national Anthropic employees. Anthropic has...
Navigating Gen Z’s always-on money habits
South Africa’s Generation Z is redefining the concept of financial wellness. Aged between 14 and 29, Gen Zs are the first generation to grow up as true digital natives; they never knew a world without the internet or mobile technology. Growing up in a hyper-connected...
Young entrepreneurs tackle SA’s employment crisis
As South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis persists, young entrepreneurs are stepping in to create the opportunities they can’t find, building businesses that not only sustain themselves, but also generate jobs and skills within their communities. With more than four...
CISOs can seize moments of opportunity among the AI chaos
Chief information security officers (CISOs) must rethink how they lead security, identity, and innovation as AI accelerates both opportunity and disruption, says Gartner. To stay ahead, security leaders should focus on three priorities: modernising identity as...
Frontier finance teams set to overhaul enterprise decision-making
Chief financial officers (CFOs) must learn from frontier finance teams how to position finance, so they can reshape enterprise decision-making by 2030, according to Gartner. Gartner defines frontier finance teams as finance functions that are furthest along in...
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TCL scoops five EISA awards
TCL has clinched five EISA awards. The TCL 98-inch C8K earned the “EISA Statement TV 2025–2026” award, while the TCL 85C9K claimed the “EISA Home Theatre Mini LED TV 2025–2026” title. The TCL 75C7K was named as the “EISA Family TV 2025–2026”, the TCL 55C6K took...
WeThinkCode_ graduates stand out in the job market
Tuition-free software development academy WeThinkCode_ is celebrating the graduation of its 2025 class. This year, 361 students graduated across four campuses: 189 in Johannesburg, 67 in Cape Town, 73 in Durban, and 32 from CJC Parktown. The average pass rate stood at...
TCL offers 5G smartphone without a premium price
TCL has launched the TCL 60R 5G smartphone in South Africa. Available from September at participating retail stores, the TCL 60R is priced at R2 299 on prepaid. With 5G connectivity, TCL NXTURBO, and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is pitched as an...
Think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again
For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target”. No one’s trying to breach the corner bakery, the local law firm, or the regional logistics company - right? Wrong. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye Hackers...
Hisense wins international EISA awards
Hisense has won six awards at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This year’s recognition, based on independent testing, spans across Hisense’s TVs, laser projectors and wireless sound systems. “These awards highlight Hisense’s position as a global...
RS South Africa partners with Qhubeka to empower learners
RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education...
Companies rethink putting all their eggs in one tech basket
The recent wave of Microsoft SharePoint breaches, allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has brought a stark reality into sharp focus: Being “all-in” with one big tech vendor doesn’t guarantee safety or resilience. In fact, it can make you a bigger...
Is SA ready for the connected TV tipping point?
As audiences move from broadcast to CTV, the real question is when local advertisers will catch up. By Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa For decades, television was the heavyweight of media spend. If you wanted mass reach, you bought primetime TV. Simple....
Get the basics right to unlock social infrastructure funding
At first glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. By Lloyd Wallace, technical director and expertise lead: infrastructure advisory at Zutari The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According...
Businesses can turn digital ambition into real impact
South African businesses are not short on digital ambition. Most already have access to tools like document automation, visitor management and smart lockers. Marcell Otto, product manager: digital services at Ricoh South Africa But having the tools is not the same as...
Senior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
About the RoleA well-established managed services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician to join its technical team. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day technical operations across multiple client environments, providing...
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....
Junior/Mid-Level DevOps Engineer
About the RoleA forward-thinking technology-driven organisation is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on DevOps professional who is passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for translating business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions. The role requires strong expertise in data analysis, machine learning, data engineering, and stakeholder engagement, while working closely with...
Junior/Mid-Level DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
About the RoleA forward-thinking technology-driven organisation is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on DevOps professional who is passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for translating business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions. The role requires strong expertise in data analysis, machine learning, data engineering, and stakeholder engagement, while working closely with...
Junior Software Developer
Are you a passionate Junior Software Developer or Computer Engineer ready to kickstart your career? This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle while working on real-world projects in a dynamic and evolving...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you a passionate Junior Software Developer or Computer Engineer ready to kickstart your career? This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle while working on real-world projects in a dynamic and evolving...
Lead Developer Android
Are you a senior Android Developer ready to lead the development of high-impact mobile applications? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building scalable, high-performance apps using modern Android technologies.Company and Job...
Lead Developer Android – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a senior Android Developer ready to lead the development of high-impact mobile applications? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building scalable, high-performance apps using modern Android technologies.Company and Job...
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