SA’s SMEs need relief from ever-rising compliance costs
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has spotlighted South Africa’s business environment - and warned that regulatory complexity and administrative inefficiencies are constraining business growth and limiting job creation. For small and...
Geoengineering alone won’t save Africa from deadly heat
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) – a technology designed to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space – could substantially reduce Africa’s soaring temperatures. But it...
‘Tiny teams’ the future of software engineering
By 2029, 60% of organisations will adopt smaller software engineering teams at scale - up from 15% in 2026 - according to Gartner. “AI is reshaping software engineering. It is redefining roles, reinventing teams, and fueling the demand for more software engineers, not...
The collapse of scarcity due to AI has changed cybersecurity forever
Opening Check Point Engage Paris, the security company’s CEO, Nadav Zafrir told 900 security leaders that frontier AI has collapsed the scarcity that once limited attackers - putting nation-state-grade offensive capability within reach of almost anyone - and leaving...
Microsoft launches new AI-focused business
Recognising the speed with which AI is being adopted, Microsoft has formed a new operating business – Microsoft Frontier Company – focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for its global customer base. The software giant says customers have moved...
Enterprises fall victim to AI security risks
AI-related risks are already becoming a reality for enterprises. According to a DigiCert survey, more than three quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced AI-related incidents or identified AI-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges they face as AI...
Breakthrough physical AI solution could boost SA manufacturers
NTT DATA and lift truck manufacturer, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, have announced a breakthrough application of physical AI that embeds intelligence directly into manufacturing processes, leveraging sensor data to enable machines and systems to perceive, understand...
IITPSA opens nominations for 2026 President’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2026. This year’s theme ‘Excellence in ethical digital transformation’, aligns with the IITPSA’s own motto. IITPSA President Pearl Pasi notes:...
Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs
KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...
Rural high school learners code up a storm
As South Africa observes National Science Month in July, thousands of rural Grade 8 and 9 learners in remote villages in Mpumalanga and the Free State are daring to dream of careers in coding, robotics and engineering with the support of an education non-profit. Over...
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Will 2026 be the turning point for SA’s logistics?
South Africa's logistics crisis has come at a significant economic cost. According to synthesis data compiled by The Geography of Transport Systems, based on World Bank and international logistics datasets, logistics costs can account for up to 25% of GDP in...
SA businesses must become ‘unmissable’ to AI
It has happened before. Physical commerce brought products closer to consumers through stores, malls and distribution networks, making access easier and more immediate. By Adheesh Ori, customer and growth lead for consumer goods and services: retail and automotive at...
Navigating drone insurance in SA
South Africa’s aviation landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by innovators in experimental aircraft, microlights, and drones. According to Industry ARC, South Africa’s small drone market is forecast to reach $369,53-million by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.4% over...
Data loss prevention needs a rethink in the age of AI
For many years, data loss prevention was treated as a control that could be applied to known systems, users, and routes. Sensitive information could be identified through patterns, rules, classifications, or fingerprints, and policies could be applied to prevent it...
The real cost of getting hiring wrong
Executive appointments are among the most consequential decisions a business can make. At board, C-suite, and senior leadership level, one hire has the power to accelerate strategy, strengthen culture, unlock growth, and build confidence across an entire organisation....
The VPN era is ending, and businesses need a cleaner access model
The VPN has done its job for a long time. The problem is that many businesses are still asking it to solve a problem it was never designed for. VPNs were developed for a simpler access model than the one businesses now have to manage. By Warren Gordon, BU executive at...
Digital laggards will lose ground
The digital economy is entering a tougher phase, and businesses that fail to modernise properly risk losing ground. Future growth will depend less on simply having digital tools in place and more on whether organisations can turn connectivity, trust and customer...
Payments are modernising faster than most businesses realise
Just a few years ago, most South African businesses largely thought about payments in fairly simple terms: cash or card. That no longer feels true, even for relatively small merchants, many of whom now have to accommodate QR payments, digital wallets, real-time...
AI makes it profitable to find and serve those invisible to legacy lending
The credit market is the engine room of the South African economy, but for many financial institutions and aspiring business owners alike, that engine is currently running on a partial cylinder. By Eshmael Mpabanga, regional head: southern Africa and senior...
Three steps to AI readiness for SA businesses
AI deployments do not usually fail on the technology. They fail on what was already broken before the technology arrived: data that nobody fully trusts, governance that exists on paper but not in practice, and teams that were never brought along. For most...
Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The role is responsible for leading projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, handover and close-out, in line with SARAO's project management framework, governance requirements and...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in enterprise software development and cloud technologies?A multinational consulting company requires a Senior Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and optimisation of enterprise software...
Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
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Senior Full Stack Developer
Experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in enterprise software development and cloud technologies?A multinational consulting company requires a Senior Full Stack Developer for a 6 month contract to support the design, development, and optimisation of...
QA System Administrator
Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced QA Systems Administrator to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who is passionate about food safety, compliance, auditing, and...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in enterprise software development and cloud technologies?A multinational consulting company requires a Senior Full Stack Developer for a 6 month contract to support the design, development, and optimisation of...
QA System Administrator – Remote Remote
Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced QA Systems Administrator to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who is passionate about food safety, compliance, auditing, and...
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Senior C#. Net Developer (Blazor experience – Remote) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fast-paced, high-impact project building a modern, component-driven application using C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. This role requires strong full-stack capability, with a focus on clean architecture, reusable UI...
Full Stack Developer (.Net, SQL, JavaScript) (Remote_2pm – 10pm) – Western Cape De Waterkant
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to drive solutions forward with minimal oversight and resolve complex issues is sought by a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeking its next Full Stack Developer. You will contribute to the ongoing enhancement, modernization, and...
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