Yo-yoing oil price threatens African airlines and agriculture
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has told delegates to Semafor World Economy in Washington that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to...
AMD collaborates with France to expand its National Strategy for AI
AMD and the French government have announced plans to deepen collaboration in support of France’s National Strategy for AI aimed at accelerating local AI innovation, expanding access to open and advanced compute resources for the local AI ecosystem, and strengthening...
Microsoft partners with SABC Plus to widen reach for AI skills
Microsoft South Africa and SABC have announced plans to bring accessible AI fluency and digital skills learning directly to millions of South Africans through the national broadcaster’s digital platform. Announced at the 2026 Microsoft AI Tour Johannesburg, this...
Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026
Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...
Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world
Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...
Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033
The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...
WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...
Digitalisation is impacting family life
Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...
SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection
South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...
Open-source intelligence raises risks
The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...
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PMI launches ISO-accredited PMI-PMOCP certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched the PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) certification to equip PMO professionals with the expertise to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, drive strategic decisions, and...
Commvault launches CIS-hardened images
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Frogfoot Networks acquires ATC’s fibre business in SA
Frogfoot Network, a licensed open-access infrastructure provider, has acquired the fibre assets of ATC (American Tower Africa), a provider of wireless and fibre infrastructure solutions in South Africa and a key partner to Frogfoot since 2017. According to Shane...
dLocal in strategic partnership with AZA Finance
cross-border payment platform dLocal and AZA Finance, a fintech company specialising in payments and foreign exchange in Africa, have entered into a strategic partnership that expands the service offering capabilities of both partners through mutual cross-selling. By...
Westcon-Comstor shares CDP disclosure
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by sharing details of its emissions and other environmental impacts with climate body CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). CDP is a global non-profit...
Local app helps users navigate energy tariffs
Cape Town-based Sensor Networks has released Sensor.Energy, an online platform designed to help South African households manage rising electricity costs following a number of changes to Eskom’s energy tariff structures. With electricity prices expected to increase by...
Cassava Technologies announces leadership changes
Cassava Technologies has made new strategic appointments to the leadership team as it concludes the equity round and successful reorganisation of its business to create an integrated digital solutions platform. The new appointees are expected to enhance the company’s...
Investing in innovation should be a CFO priority
With another challenging economic year behind us, chief financial officers (CFOs) today are balancing cost-cutting priorities with the need to remain forward-thinking. While many are cautious in their investment strategies due to ongoing economic pressures, holding...
The rise of autonomous data recovery
Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer...
From romance hoaxes to the Illuminati: how ‘Nigerian’ email scams have evolved
In 2024, Kaspersky researchers detected over 414 000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. These emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers manipulating them into email exchanges which would ultimately be used to defraud them. The latest scams...
IT Support Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Summary of role:The Administrator will be responsible for organizing, structuring, and maintaining historical Engineering documents and folders within SharePoint. The role supports the Engineering team by ensuring documentation is accessible, well-categorised,...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - PretoriaThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) (26151)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer.Responsibilities: Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers. Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls. Deploy, manage,...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - PretoriaThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) (26151) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer.Responsibilities: Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers. Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls. Deploy, manage,...
Automation Test Analyst (Python & SQL) (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Automation Test Analyst is sought to join the team of a cutting-edge Software Development company rapidly expanding its automated testing capability – it being core to its objective of delivering quality software through CI/CD/CT...
Systems Developer (Angular / .NET / SQL Server) – Hybrid – Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a growing SaaS platform that supports real operational businesses with technology that performs under real-world conditions. Their system is built on Angular (TypeScript), .NET, and SQL Server (stored procedures)—it is stable, actively used...
Senior Front-End Developer – Apps & Portals at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We design and deliver cutting-edge applications and portals that provide seamless, multi-channel user...
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