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,...
Digital infrastructure build must dovetail with jobs growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa promised in his State of the Nation address to boost South Africa’s ailing water infrastructure as Gauteng residents protested this week over taps running dry. There were also undertakings to deploy soldiers in gangster-ridden areas and...
Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...
Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...
AI training initiative launched for African SMEs
AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...
Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards
The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...
Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents
New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...
Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA
The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...
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The role of decentralised power generation in electrifying rural Africa
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Vertiv appoints ALKAN as Egyptian channel partner
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Integrity360 acquires Nclose
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Top IT trends to watch in 2025
In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...
Emotional intelligence the missing link in the AI-driven workplace
Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a critical skill for modern leaders aiming to advance their careers. In an era where technology manages routine tasks, EQ is what differentiates leaders by enabling them to inspire, engage, and create cohesive teams, writes...
How SA’s telecoms can prioritise the client
Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep up with the latest trends, and...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Strong Intermediate who wants to move into a Senior role) who combines strong hands-on development skills. You'll help shape architecture, guide technology choices, mentor developers, and work closely with clients to...
Scrum Master LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Empowering software development teams to apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher levels of Scrum maturity and flow.Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation...
PowerBI Data Analyst
Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier fast growing manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a PowerBI Data Analyst who is ready to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!Core responsibilities of the position...
Technology / Systems Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Technology Enterprise Architect (EA) will design, integrate, and maintain a unified architecture across multiple interconnected systems. The environment includes hybrid-hosted platforms, offline/remote system constraints, complex data flows, and multiple...
PowerBI Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg South
Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier fast growing manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a PowerBI Data Analyst who is ready to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!Core responsibilities of the position...
Technology / Systems Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Technology Enterprise Architect (EA) will design, integrate, and maintain a unified architecture across multiple interconnected systems. The environment includes hybrid-hosted platforms, offline/remote system constraints, complex data flows, and multiple...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
IT Security Specialist
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Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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IT Security Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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