SA’s hard-won recovery under pressure
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing a major stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven...
FNB launches SME digital enablement programme
FNB and Edge Growth have launched the FNB Digital Enablement Programme (DEP), an 18-month, hands-on journey designed to help SMEs modernise their operations and compete with greater confidence and agility. DEP moves beyond traditional training by offering real...
Non-biologic processes don’t fully explain Mars organics
In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover. In March 2025, scientists reported identifying small amounts of decane,...
Safer Internet Day: how to protect children
Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren't just growing up with technology – they're actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with the confidence of seasoned users, navigating everything from gaming...
Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue
Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...
Strong solar flare caught on camera
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...
AI infrastructure spending is breaking records
Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure reached a record $86-billion in Q3 2025, marking a sustained investment cycle as platform providers scale capacity for training and inference workloads, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly...
Global sovereign cloud IaaS spending set to hit $80bn
Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...
European Commission calls out TikTok’s ‘addictive’ algorithm
The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system. Risk assessment...
Online safety for children still a top priority
Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...
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DFFE chooses Desco as e-waste training facility
Desco Electronic Recyclers has been selected by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as the preferred e-waste practical training site during the recent regional workshop on the implementation of the Basel Convention in Africa. This...
Remove the stress from employer tax declarations
South African businesses often scramble to validate tax data before South African Revenue Service (SARS) deadlines, which may have happened again in February. To avoid this stressful scenario in the future, companies must stay on top of their tax reconciliation...
Enable enterprise AI in a multicloud world
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enhancing innovation and efficiency, enabling businesses to unlock insights, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...
The strategic role of technology in today’s economy
In an era of economic uncertainty and persistent market volatility, businesses are under immense pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational effectiveness. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies The role of chief...
Why aren’t more businesses doing personalisation better?
On a scale from creepy to cool, personalisation - and its newer offspring, hyper-personalisation - might just be heading in the right direction, writes Andrew Solomon, client strategy director of Achievement Awards Group. Compared with five years ago, it’s now more...
Catastrophic cyberattacks can hit anyone
In today's interconnected world, the spectre of cyberattacks looms large over businesses of all sizes and across all industries. From small startups to multinational conglomerates, every organisation is at risk of devastating cyber threats. Last month, JSE-listed...
Gamification in loyalty programs helps drive engagement
Customer engagement is the foundation on which any successful loyalty program is built. As businesses compete for people’s attention, gamification is quickly becoming a more creative and innovative way of developing dynamic and rewarding loyalty experiences. By Len...
What you need to know about investing in JSE shares
Investing in shares is one of the best ways to create wealth over time, and the best time to start is now. Many investors find it overwhelming to know when to buy, when to hold and when to sell. They also mistakenly believe they should only buy when the market dips,...
Equinix expands Nigerian data centre
Equinix has opened its latest data centre expansion in Lagos, LG2.3, to support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts through colocation and secure interconnection. Bruce Owen, president of EMEA at Equinix, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the...
AI’s role in reshaping higher education
By understanding the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher rducation, South Africa will be in a stronger position to take advantage of the potential benefits of the technology while minimising its risks and negative consequences. This was the opinion...
Agile Master (Senior) 3351 – Gauteng Pretoria
Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Provide guidance and support to the team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and implement Agile methodologies...
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Provide first-line operational support on any applications or software used by the entity to ensure smooth daily system usage, accurate data capture, and effective user assistance.User Support & Issue ManagementFirst-line support for daily system or software...
Network Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
WANTED: Senior Data Sorcerer / Chief Insight Wizard(Yeah, we said sorcerer. Deal with it.) Tired of playing small with boring spreadsheets?Ready to bend reality using code, crush business problems like cosmic piñatas, and drop mind-blowing insights that make...
Network Security Engineer – Remote Remote
Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Clubview
WANTED: Senior Data Sorcerer / Chief Insight Wizard(Yeah, we said sorcerer. Deal with it.) Tired of playing small with boring spreadsheets?Ready to bend reality using code, crush business problems like cosmic piñatas, and drop mind-blowing insights that make...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
A South African company that provides specialized cloud-based metal accounting, production management, and logistics software (WIRE) for the mining and mineral processing industry, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer designs and delivers complex features across...
Senior Performance Tester
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Performance Tester to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related...
Senior Analyst Programmer (Magic) – 24 Months Contract
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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