Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom
A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...
SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount
Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...
AI heightens cybersecurity threats
South Africa is still the top target in Africa as cyberattacks continue to menace governments, education institutions, telcos and financial services companies. Artificial intelligence (AI), while proving useful in countering attacks, is also a major new tool in the...
E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday
With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...
Value to top volume this Black November
With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...
A new era of connectivity for Africa
The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...
Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership
Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...
Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI
Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...
Nvidia reports record revenue
Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...
Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...
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The power of recognition and rewards in BPO
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Self-learning CX solutions the smart way to stay ahead of the game
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AI is transforming software engineering in SA
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Lessons from 2024 cybersecurity breaches
In 2024, nearly six out of every 10 businesses experienced a cyberattack. The same research revealed that 70% of these attacks led to data encryption, with ransom demands increasing fivefold. Most concerningly, 32% of cyberattacks worldwide were attributed to...
Closing SA’s education gaps with AI
AI is expanding quickly in South Africa, with some industries moving faster than others, leaving sectors like education behind. Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility looks at how the country’s education sector can quickly adopt AI to solve...
Scammers take advantage of the desperate need to access cash
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A new leadership approach is needed for change
As organisations prepare for 2025, leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges, from economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, to changing workforce requirements and stakeholder demands. Kisima Psychological Services CEO Phyllis Ndlovu...
Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa
AI could contribute up to $30-billion to sub-Saharan Africa's economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward achieving...
Human-centred design thinking will drive business growth in 2025
As South African businesses emerge from a turbulent 2024, 40% of companies identified inflation and macroeconomic volatility as a threat, and 23% are concerned about cyber risks. While 2025 brings the end of load shedding, falling interest rates, and a more stable...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical infrastructure and networking projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Server Hosting and SDWAN implementations, with proven ability to manage complex technical...
Business Solutions Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that partners closely with customers to design and deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges, with a strong track record in cloud adoption and serverless transformation. They are seeking a...
Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be...
Business Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that partners closely with customers to design and deliver innovative solutions that address real business challenges, with a strong track record in cloud adoption and serverless transformation. They are seeking a...
Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...
IT Officer at Business Directive Contract Service (Pty) Ltd
To ensure the effective management, maintenance, and support of the organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing reliable technical support, safeguarding information security, and enabling employees to perform their roles efficiently. The IT...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...
IT Officer at Business Directive Contract Service (Pty) Ltd – Western Cape Montague Gardens
To ensure the effective management, maintenance, and support of the organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing reliable technical support, safeguarding information security, and enabling employees to perform their roles efficiently. The IT...
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