Helping managers to better leverage AI
Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills needed to use AI effectively today, according to Gartner. But despite the low confidence in manager use of AI, a July 2025 Gartner survey of 114 HR leaders revealed that one in three HR leaders say their...
GirlCodeHack 2025 drives African tech innovation
The 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack brought together young women from eight African cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Gaborone, for a 30-hour hackathon that championed cross-border collaboration and highlighting the...
Talos exposes ReVault vulnerabilities
Cisco’s Talos has reported five vulnerabilities to Broadcom and Dell, affecting both the ControlVault3 Firmware and its associated Windows APIs. More than 100 models of Dell Laptops are affected by the vulnerability, which is being dubbed “ReVault”, if left unpatched....
Demand for AI infrastructure boosts IaaS market
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 22,5% in 2024 to $171,8-billion, according to Gartner, with Amazon retaining the number one position, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and Huawei. "As enterprises continue to seek greater flexibility,...
You can no longer believe everything you hear …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses
Kaspersky has detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt...
Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership
Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...
Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...
Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
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Security could stunt telco financial services adoption
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Change Logic: Mastering Change with No-Nonsense Solutions
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AI supercharges Rectron Summit 2024
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Project Manager (Petrochemical/EPC)
Our client, a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join their team. This role is critical for delivering high-value, complex projects within the petrochemical industry. If you are a...
Storage Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A key role has opened for a Storage Systems Engineer to manage and optimise enterprise storage platforms supporting technical and operational infrastructure. This position is ideal for a systems-focused engineer with hands-on experience in storage administration,...
SAP Developer (Expert) 0242 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Deploy and manage Smart Maintenance app versions within SAP STARD and non-STARD environments.Identify and prepare SAP transport packages (TXE for R/3, PRD for S/4HANA).Conduct risk assessments and coordinate transport imports with plant representatives.Troubleshoot...
Project Manager (Petrochemical/EPC) – Gauteng Halfway House
Our client, a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join their team. This role is critical for delivering high-value, complex projects within the petrochemical industry. If you are a...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.About the Role:The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to...
Agile Master (Senior) 0273 TT
Involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.lead explorations if needed to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (story mapping).Ensuring the sustainability of the project by taking appropriate actions where necessary.Provides key...
Web Designer & Developer VA
Salary: R45,000 - R51,500Remote, US Hours - 13:00pm -22:00pm Core Responsibilities Design (Primary) Translate Relume sitemaps, wireframes, and style guides into conversion-focused Figma designs with strong hierarchy, spacing, pacing, and CTA strategyRefine and...
Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join Our Team as a Rockstar Enterprise Architect!Location: Randfontein (Hybrid Work Environment)Travel: Yes, be ready to explore and connect!Experience Level: 7-10 years of rocking the Enterprise Architecture sceneRole Level: Supervision – lead, inspire, and make...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.About the Role:The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to...
Agile Master (Senior) 0273 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.lead explorations if needed to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (story mapping).Ensuring the sustainability of the project by taking appropriate actions where necessary.Provides key...
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