R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund set to create employment
In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150-million SME Youth Jobs Fund. The...
Huawei SA opens applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme
As South African small businesses accelerate AI adoption faster than many developed economies, Huawei South Africa has opened applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. The programme will take place from 26 to 28 August in Johannesburg....
Is a global hidden hiring bias locking out black graduates?
In corporate graduate recruitment worldwide, candidates are often assessed not only on competence, but also on their relatability – and a new UCT co-led study theorises relatability as a racialised cultural-affective filter that covertly sustains inequality. The new...
Market for enterprise AI coding agents enters new phase
The market for enterprise AI coding agents has entered a new phase of expansion and competitive realignment, according to Gartner, which says this shift is driven by frontier model providers moving up the stack, more agentic workflows, expansion across the software...
Local expertise puts AI to work in East Africa
By Kathy Gibson – East African companies are seizing on the myriad benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer – but it’s vital that they do so in a considered manner that achieves their productivity goals while safeguarding their corporate systems. With...
Omnisient named as an African startup to watch
Bloomberg has named South African-founded fintech Omnisient one of its African Startups to Watch in 2026, recognising the company’s work in helping banks and insurers assess people who are excluded from affordable financial services because they lack traditional...
Wall Street has found AI’s new choke point
SK Hynix and Micron crossing the $1-trillion valuation mark shows Wall Street has already moved into the next phase of the AI trade - and many investors are still positioned for the last one – according to a leading global financial advisory. deVere Group CEO, Nigel...
AMD ploughs $10bn into Taiwan ecosystem investments
To meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure, AMD has announced more than $10-billion in investments across the Taiwan ecosystem to expand strategic partnerships and scale advanced packaging manufacturing for next-generation AI infrastructure. “As AI adoption...
Tech enables abuse in the form of stalking and doxing
Kaspersky has launched a report on tech-enabled abuse based on its global study*, which reveals that 8.5% of respondents had experienced digital stalking, and 5.4% reported being doxxed. The report also includes an analysis of dark web offerings related to stalking...
Mobile services in China set for modest growth
China’s mobile services market is set for steady, but modest revenue growth through 2030 as rising mobile data service revenues offset the continued decline in voice and messaging revenues, says GlobalData. The research group’s China Mobile Communications Forecast (Q4...
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NTT Data MEA is Snowflake’s first elite partner in SA
NTT Data Middle East and Africa (MEA) has been awarded Elite Partner status by Snowflake, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to achieve this level of recognition. A spokesperson from Snowflake notes: “Elite Partner status is awarded to organisations that...
Community WiFi, MVNO and the rise of hybrid communications providers
SA Connect is the South African government’s national broadband policy and strategy. This framework aims to deliver universal, affordable internet access to all citizens. By Craig Palmer, CEO of VAS-X Launched in 2013, the initiative seeks to connect government...
Smart cities start with signage
When we talk about smart cities, it’s usually the high-tech aspects that get airtime; our minds usually go first to AI-powered cameras and digital dashboards to smart grids and self-regulating traffic systems . In South Africa, however, where daily realities include...
Only consider reviews that show how solutions perform ‘in the trenches’
For growing businesses, making the right software choice is more than tech – it’s strategy. When businesses rely on disconnected financial tools, they face several key risks: data inconsistencies, compliance failures, and a lack of real-time visibility. These issues...
How to navigate Mauritius’s new anti-corruption landscape
Mauritius has embarked on its most ambitious anti-corruption reform in decades. The establishment of the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), along with new legal liabilities, suggest a paradigm shift. Yet real-world outcomes, measured in verified convictions, assets...
What the SME really needs from FTTB
Reliable connectivity remains essential to business longevity and resilience, writes Carmen Boshoff, fibre to the business (FTTB) product manager at Frogfoot Networks. South African companies want faster and more reliable connectivity. They also want fair competition,...
Retailers urged to prepare for business unusual
As the retail calendar barrels toward Black Friday and the festive season, brands are bracing for what may be the most volatile and unpredictable peak period in recent memory. The economic landscape is volatile, consumer behaviour is shifting, and external pressures,...
Defy gravity and survive disruption
Will your business still be available in 10 years? Many won’t be. By Alex Galbraith, chief technology officer: cloud services at SoftwareOne The pace of change is such that even Moore’s Law is being left behind. Hyperbole or not, Nvidia’s AI hardware supremo Jensen...
Lead with heart in the age of AI
In 2025, leadership is changing in two main ways, writes Brian Eagar, CEO of Towerstone. The first is through human-centred leadership. This style has come about after many years of leadership that focused on authority, hierarchy and top-down control, often ignoring...
Digital sovereignty matters more than ever for African businesses
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, driven by everything from local innovation to the ambitious goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a critical question is taking centre stage: who controls the continent’s data, and where does it live? By...
Senior Project Manager-(Mining Sector) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with strategic business objectives. The...
Process Architecture & BPM Capability Specialist at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a senior Process Architecture & BPM Capability Specialist to define, implement and mature the enterprise process architecture and Business Process Management capability across the organisation.The successful candidate will establish and govern...
Senior Project Manager-(Mining Sector) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Summary of RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with strategic business objectives. The...
Process Architecture & BPM Capability Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a senior Process Architecture & BPM Capability Specialist to define, implement and mature the enterprise process architecture and Business Process Management capability across the organisation.The successful candidate will establish and govern...
Senior Test Automation Engineer
My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant Degree, Diploma, or Certification in Information Technology, Computer Science,...
IT Systems Administrator
General Purpose of the positionThe Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, reliable and fit for business...
Senior Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant Degree, Diploma, or Certification in Information Technology, Computer Science,...
IT Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape Gqebera
General Purpose of the positionThe Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, reliable and fit for business...
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Oracle ERP Functional Specialist
Requirements:? 4-7 years' experience in Oracle Financial Application support/projects? Software development & maintenance experience? ERP domain management knowledge, including SQL Advantageous:? Cloud-based ERP technology & implementation experience ?? Send...
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