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...
Why cybersecurity matters
Kathy Gibson reports – As digital transformation rolls out across Africa, cybersecurity is coming to the fore as an issue that affects all governments, organisations, and ciizens. Mondli Gungubele, deputy-minister of communications and digital technologies, tells...
Economic activity accelerated in October
The PayInc Economic Index continued its upward trend in October, coinciding with a record high for electronic transactions processed through PayInc. Yet, despite this stronger activity, economic growth remains constrained, among others, a symptom of anaemic investment...
Five Scenarios of Innovation Drive the African Mobile Industry for the Next Golden Decade
Speaking at the MBB Summit during AfricaCom 2025, Samuel Chen, Vice President of Huawei's Wireless Network Business Marketing, unveiled five scenario-based innovations aimed at driving high-quality growth in Africa’s mobile industry. In his keynote speech, “Inspiring...
African countries urged to push quality economic growth by seizing the opportunities of AI development
At AfricaCom, DCDT and the ATU held the 4th Ministerial Forum, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence Powering Africa’s Leap into Digital and Intelligent Era”, convening ministers to back regional compute hubs, African-trained models and issue the joint communique....
DPA is first SA data centre certified by European Commission for Energy Efficiency
Digital Parks Africa (DPA) has positioned itself among global leaders in sustainable digital infrastructure by becoming the first data centre in Africa to be certified as a Participant in the European Commission’s Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres....
Teraco expanding Cape Town data centre
Teraco is expanding its CT1 data centre in Rondebosch, adding 1 000m² of data hall space and 2MW of critical IT load to meet rising demand for interconnection and cloud infrastructure. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the project reinforces Cape Town’s role as...
Avanti bridging connectivity gaps with Türksat
Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...
There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA
New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...
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Fitness apps could pose privacy risks
Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user, with some selling it on to others, such...
Harness AI to combat financial crimes
Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately,...
Lessons from 2024 for a stronger, more inclusive retail credit market
In many ways, the retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability, writes Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. 2024 saw South African consumers grapple with harsh economic challenges such...
Does your online payment option have your best interests at heart?
A South African Reserve Bank study has highlighted several key reasons why the country’s consumers remain wary of digital payment methods. The SARB's September Payments Study Report found that of the more than 7 000 South Africans surveyed across two surveys, 17% were...
Protect you kids in the digital playground
As online gaming grows in popularity, children are increasingly spending time on apps that often encourage in-app purchases, especially during school holidays. While these purchases can enhance the gaming experience, they aren’t without risk says Carey van Vlaanderen,...
AI could transform the telecom sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the telecommunications industry, driving operational efficiencies, optimising network performance, and significantly enhancing customer sxperience (CX), writes Mirza Bukva, head of telecom partnerships Africa at...
Enhance logistics and warehousing efficiency with smart lockers
The logistics and warehousing industry depends on speed, precision, and efficiency to meet rising global demand. Traditional manual processes for managing devices such as handheld terminals, scanners, and laptops often lead to wasted time, lost productivity, and...
Digital credit systems tackle paper-based system pain points
For any company offering its clients credit facilities, traditional paper-based methods of managing credit applications are increasingly inefficient and prone to risk as businesses struggle to keep up with both operational challenges and evolving legal requirements....
What you need to know about upcoming debit order changes
As the South African payments landscape prepares for a significant shift, businesses reliant on DebiCheck debit orders, and specifically when authentication was not successfully obtained from debtors, must brace themselves for the mandatory transition from the...
Integrated solutions make for safer cities
Hytera Communications, a global provider of end-to-end radio communications technologies, used the recent Africa Tech Festival to showcase its integrated solutions within various vertical industries. Although best known for its handheld communications devices, Hytera...
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Microsoft Fabric / Azure Data Factory ExpertThe role focuses on designing and maintaining cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory.?? I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:Are you a data engineering specialist with a strong cloud-first...
Microsoft .Net C# web developer – Gauteng Gauteng
?? We're hiring Mid–Senior .NET C# Web Developer (Support & Maintenance)Location: Pretoria (On-Site/ Office based)Contract Duration: 12 months (01 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours per day)About the RoleOur client in the banking industry, is...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Systems Analyst
Workplace Type: Hybrid PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To interpret business requirements to design, develop and install software/integration solutions using analysis, design and testing techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign software solutionsDevelop systemsPerform...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Workplace Type: Hybrid PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To interpret business requirements to design, develop and install software/integration solutions using analysis, design and testing techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign software solutionsDevelop systemsPerform...
BI Developer
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Programme Administrator
?? We're hiring- Programme Administrator- 18 months contractStart date : 7 April 2026 - Office based About the RoleOur client in the banking industry is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Programme Administrator to provide essential support in the planning,...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a BI Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SQL - T-SQLSSRS, SSIS, SSASData warehouseUML/ERDAzure DevOpsPower BIShould you meet the requirements for this position,...
Programme Administrator – Gauteng Gauteng
?? We're hiring- Programme Administrator- 18 months contractStart date : 7 April 2026 - Office based About the RoleOur client in the banking industry is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Programme Administrator to provide essential support in the planning,...
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