After a milestone year, what does 2026 hold for crypto?
2025 delivered milestone achievements alongside a choppy market. Total crypto market capitalisation surpassed $4-trillion for the first time, and Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126 000. At the same time, macro uncertainty – monetary policy, trade tensions,...
BlockFi bankruptcy raises risk of crypto phishing
Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing attacks preying on former customers of the bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi. These scams leverage the ongoing distribution of customer assets following BlockFi's 2022 bankruptcy, tricking victims into surrendering...
Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth
Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...
Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads
South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...
Innovative young scientists reap their just rewards
The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were recognised and rewarded for their rigorous and innovative research projects. This year’s event at Emperors Palace brought together the brightest young...
Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition
The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...
SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry
By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...
Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice
African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....
AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher
Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...
Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste
South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...
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Africa’s BFSI sector is leapfrogging legacy hurdles by banking on the future
Africa's financial sector is undergoing a digital transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology. Despite the notable progress in mobile banking and fintech, the continent continues to face a significant financial...
How to keep the workplace inclusive for menopausal women
Globally, the workforce is seeing its fastest demographic growth among women who are of menopausal age. By 2030, it is projected that over one billion women worldwide will be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, with nearly 50-million women reaching menopause each year....
SAP embeds GenAI on spend management, business networks
SAP is embedding its generative AI (GenAI) copilot Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization and frequently asked questions. GenAI will be further...
Exploring healthcare systems’ journeys to net-zero in Africa
One of the biggest challenges for healthcare facilities is how to reduce their carbon emissions and transition to net zero, especially as the demand for health services grows. By Iphendule Ndzipho, sustainability consultant: built environment at WSP in Africa...
Hospitality industry faces a phishing scam surge
The hotel industry, which relies heavily on technology to manage guest services and operations, has become a prime target for cybercriminals. Phishing - where attackers pose as legitimate entities to trick individuals into divulging confidential information - has...
Altron FinTech adds BNPL to Android terminals
Altron FinTech has launched the buy now pay later (BNPL) solutions PayJustNow and Payflex on its Android terminals, empowering merchants to provide flexible payment solutions, allowing customers to make purchases now and pay later, and opening up easier and more...
5G empowers people and businesses with next-gen tech
Over the past five years, sub-Saharan Africa has made enormous strides in providing affordable broadband to its population, writes Rami Osman, director of business development at MediaTek Middle East and Africa. The World Bank estimates that over 160-million Africans...
True MDR the cornerstone of modern cyber resilience
As cyber-attacks grow in both frequency and complexity, there’s an urgent need to shift focus from prevention alone to early detection and rapid response. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose Despite managed detection and response...
Mitigating human risk goes beyond training
As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organisations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. By Brian Pinnock, EMEA vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast But, at the same time, many are...
Western Digital adds nearline HDDs
Western Digital is shipping what it says is the world’s highest capacity UltraSMR HDD, up to 32TB leveraging energy-assisted PMR (ePMR) recording technology for hyperscalers, CSPs and enterprises. It is also shipping the highest-capacity ePMR CMR HDD with up to 26TB...
C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
A growing technology team is seeking an experienced Intermediate C++ Developer to support and enhance fuel automation software solutions built on contactless smart card technology. The role involves both new development and maintenance, as well as close collaboration...
Expert Front End Developer & Application Owner at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Step into a hub where innovation meets cutting-edge IT! We provide advanced IT solutions across a global enterprise, driving data intelligence, cloud initiatives, and next-gen applications. Here, you'll work alongside talented teams on exciting projects, from...
Retail Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming and optimising our retail operations. If you're passionate about solving business problems, driving process excellence, and working across the full...
Expert Front End Developer & Application Owner at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Step into a hub where innovation meets cutting-edge IT! We provide advanced IT solutions across a global enterprise, driving data intelligence, cloud initiatives, and next-gen applications. Here, you'll work alongside talented teams on exciting projects, from...
Retail Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Woodstock
We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming and optimising our retail operations. If you're passionate about solving business problems, driving process excellence, and working across the full...
Senior Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the role:We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our Impact Platform team. The role requires expertise in API and ETL development, AWS cloud technologies, and data-driven programming. You will work on complex projects, develop scalable solutions, and...
Server Engineer at Accolade Consulting
Installation & Configuration: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows server operating systems (2012 and up).Virtualization: Expertise in VMware administration, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery.Patch...
Senior Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the role:We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our Impact Platform team. The role requires expertise in API and ETL development, AWS cloud technologies, and data-driven programming. You will work on complex projects, develop scalable solutions, and...
Server Engineer at Accolade Consulting – Gauteng Rosslyn
Installation & Configuration: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows server operating systems (2012 and up).Virtualization: Expertise in VMware administration, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery.Patch...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Calling All Scrum Superheroes – We Need YOU to Level Up Our Agile Game!Hey Agile Rockstar!Yes, YOU – the one who lives for velocity charts, gets goosebumps from a perfectly groomed backlog, and can turn a blocked story into pure team magic. We're on the hunt for a...
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