Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world
Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...
Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033
The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...
AI ethics key to its adoption in SA
New research from Zoho shows that 92,6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey - with 32,7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. The study further highlights that, compared to other markets, more South African businesses (40%)...
Where AI is heading in 2026 …
The coming year will see AI push deeper into everyday life, but with some major caveats, according to leading Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX’s technology outlook for 2026. From emotionally intelligent banking assistants capable of detecting frustration in a...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
There's just one week left to vote for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the...
AWS and OpenAI in $38bn partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s infrastructure to run and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads starting immediately. Under this new $38 billion agreement, which will have...
Total vehicle sales hit decade-high levels
The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations, posting another month of exceptional growth, according to the latest numbers from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Total vehicle sales in October reached 55 956 units – the highest monthly total...
Key talent management trends leaders should prepare for
Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner. The research group has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will...
All the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Programme
Meta has announced all the national winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025 - a programme bringing together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using the Llama large language model to address real challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture,...
Europe stands united in data centre race
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...
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SA to host FiCS in 2025
South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. The event coincides with South Africa’s assumption of the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), amid a...
Key trends that will bring positive change to SA’s IT sector
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The hidden costs of traditional employee communications
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The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector
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How AI enhances your smartphone camera experience
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2025 will usher in the era of ‘WiFi Everywhere’
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Zero-trust security is key for governments
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The Just Energy Transition: Lessons from SA and Senegal
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Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine
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Actuarial Business Analyst (Data Science and Machine Learning Focused) – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
ENVIRONMENT: OUR client is redefining how insurance and technology work together and is looking for an experienced Actuarial Business Analyst with a strong focus on leading a team of Data Scientists to design, develop, and implement Machine Learning models. The role...
Cloud Implementation & Support Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Cloud Implementation & Support EngineerCenturionIT Services Industry Minimum RequirementsGrade 12Proven experience in implementing and supporting cloud solutions, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environmentsStrong understanding of...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) (26349)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Junior Programmer
Programmer (machine)Our client in the machine manufacturing industry is seeking a junior programmer to join their growing team. Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have experience and knowledge with:PLC and HMI ProgrammingProgramming of...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) (26349) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Junior Programmer – Western Cape Oakdale
Programmer (machine)Our client in the machine manufacturing industry is seeking a junior programmer to join their growing team. Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have experience and knowledge with:PLC and HMI ProgrammingProgramming of...
Software Engineer (Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React) & PostgreSQL) (DBN Hybrid/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:IF you have a keen interest in EdTech & get excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment, then an innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform wants you as its next Software Engineer. The role will...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Software Engineer (Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React) & PostgreSQL) (DBN Hybrid/Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:IF you have a keen interest in EdTech & get excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment, then an innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform wants you as its next Software Engineer. The role will...
Software Developer (Python) (25694) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
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