Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging
Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...
Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...
All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...
Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...
Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...
It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025
Cape Town hosted the 2025 Africa Tech Festival this week. Kathy Gibson attended to find out what the continent can look forward to in the coming months. AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the...
How the data centre landscape is changing
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa’s time to shine on the digital stage is now. That’s the word from Paula Cogan, MD of Digital Realty MEA, who points out that Africa accounts for 18% of the world’s population - with the majority of them being young. At the same time, the...
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...
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Acer adds sustainable laptops, scooters
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New cooling technology offers a solution to AI’s heat problem
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Transformative tech in 2025
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Top cyber security controls for SMEs
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Project Manager (Study Coordinator – Wits RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Data Warehouse Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
Project Manager (Study Coordinator – Wits RHI) – Free State Free State
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
IT Support Engineer
Salary: R30,000 - R50,000 per month (depending on experience)Experience Required: 3-6 yearsWorking Hours: UK working hoursContract: 6-month probation/initial engagement, transitioning to permanent (performance dependent)Location: Remote (Cape Town-based) Key...
Senior Data Analyst
The Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be part of the science operations team and will lead a team of 4-5 dataanalysts/operators to support SKA-Mid science operations and development activities during the construction phase. The Senior DataAnalyst/Telescope...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Salary: R30,000 - R50,000 per month (depending on experience)Experience Required: 3-6 yearsWorking Hours: UK working hoursContract: 6-month probation/initial engagement, transitioning to permanent (performance dependent)Location: Remote (Cape Town-based) Key...
Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be part of the science operations team and will lead a team of 4-5 dataanalysts/operators to support SKA-Mid science operations and development activities during the construction phase. The Senior DataAnalyst/Telescope...
Network Support Technician (Senior IT Support Technician) at ADC
Provide 1st/2nd line IT support to clients (remote and on-site as required) Troubleshoot and resolve issues across: Network connectivity (LAN/WAN), Wi-Fi, routers/switches, basic firewall troubleshooting Windows desktop/laptop hardware and software support Printers...
Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Full Stack Java Developer with strong Java and Angular (PrimeNG) expertise to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications. The role requires hands-on experience with both backend and frontend development, cloud...
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