Africa’s restless youth demand digitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa has a very youthful population – the median age is about 19 years – which is tech-savvy and keen to take part in the global digital revolution. But without connectivity, decent broadband penetration, and fit-for-purpose data centres this...

The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers

South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...

Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa

As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...

AI becoming key for SA companies

New research from Dell Technologies shows that businesses in South Africa are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority. The global study, which surveyed 2 850 business and IT decision-makers - of which 50 were from South Africa - found...

Smarter school admissions platform unveiled

The upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year, developed by Vodacom Business with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), has proved to be smarter and simpler, providing a more transparent admissions experience for both parents and department...

South Africans not confident about GNU directions

South Africans remain deeply pessimistic about their country's direction, with 80% saying South Africa is on the wrong track according to Ipsos' latest "What Worries the World1" study. This represents a return to pre-election pessimism levels, despite an initial surge...

TransUnion invests in Omnisient

TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

Africa leads in blockchain VC funding 

While blockchain accounts for 3,2% of total venture capital (VC) funding globally, it commands a much stronger 7,4% share in Africa - more than double, underscoring the continent’s strategic embrace of the technology and its alignment with local needs. According to CV...

Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up

Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...

May 2025 sees continued salary moderation

The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...

Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI

Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...

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Embrace the DevSecOps advantage

Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...

Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre

Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...

SAP, business leaders seek innovation in East Africa

Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met last week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa's economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations...

Private 5G will be a gamechanger for automation and industry

Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value...

Proptech uses AI to provide a competitive advantage

While the property industry globally has traditionally been a laggard when it comes to the use of technology, focusing more attention on assets such as physical buildings rather than technology, this has rapidly changed. A growing number of businesses are now...

Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in South Africa goes to great lengths to provide employees and employers with a structure they can use to address matters around conduct and discipline. By Dumisani Ndiweni, partner at Webber Wentzel However, since the LRA and Commission...

Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP, GM for Middle East and Africa

Qlik has announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as senior vice-president and GM: Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled to welcome Tejas Mehta to the Qlik team," says Gareth Vincent, senior vice-president of sales: EMEA at Qlik. "His leadership and vision will be...

NWK partners with BCX, Q-KON to enhance comms

NWK, South Africa's oldest agricultural company and known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-KON to enhance its communication capabilities. In a strategic move aimed at bolstering operational...

Receiving stations ensure access to MTG satellite data

The first of a series of PUMA-2025 receiving stations specifically designed to capture data from the next-generation of Meteosat geostationary satellites has been installed in Nairobi, Kenya. It will ensure that Kenyan meteorologists can use the most accurate and...

Senior C# Developer

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Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...

IT Technical Manager – Western Cape Bellville

A dynamic IT services firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its operations team and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, mentoring engineers,...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Kuils River NU

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a contract role. Candidate MUST BE based in Cape Town and Must have C# experience! IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and...

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Technical Business Analyst (Mid / Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Technical Business Analysts to join a high-impact project team. You'll play a key role in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements, defining user stories, and ensuring solutions meet business objectives. This role demands experience...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

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Scrum Master – Western Cape Kuils River NU

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