Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks
A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...
Supply chains, built to be efficient, were also built to break
The convergence of physical and digital supply chain risks demands a new strategy, writes Pushpinder Singh, partner and global practice leader: supply chain transformation and offerings at the IBM Institute for Business Value. Just last week, fresh strikes in the...
Minister debunks ‘myth’ of 30% pass mark
Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube has debunked the popular myth that 30% is the matric pass mark. “We must put this stubborn myth to rest,” she says, adding that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) is earned by meeting minimum requirements across a full...
Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats
Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...
2025 holiday PC shipments exceed expectations
Global PC shipments grew 9,6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching 76,4-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The results cap off a...
Technology, talent, trust to redefine the workplace
2026 will see businesses doubling down their focus on their people. As not only their biggest asset, but also one of their greatest investments - companies are ensuring that their teams are being offered the wellbeing, training, development and new technology-driven...
Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both
Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...
Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade
Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...
Bitcoin fights back as Fed comes under fire
The latest confrontation between the US Justice Department and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin a beneficiary of the unease. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, speaking as...
Meta set to cut Reality Labs workers
As it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Meta is expected to cut about 10% of the workforce in its Reality Labs business that work on metaverse development. The cuts could affect as many as 1 500 of Reality Labs’ 15 000 employees. People working on...
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Extreme Networks updates ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA
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Cisco secures enterprise AI transformation
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Wise Move partners with MyProperty to simplify home relocation
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Mediclinic aims for carbon neutrality, invests in renewables
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These are the main business headaches related to IT security
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Resilience is key for businesses in 2025
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A guide to GenAI in banking
The global banking landscape is experiencing seismic shifts, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and evolving consumer expectations. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead in the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa South Africa, with its...
Adaptigent, Africonology in strategic African partnership
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Junior UI/UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you will play a key role in supporting our design team by contributing to the creation of intuitive, user-centred designs for our digital products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your design skills and gain hands-on...
Cloud Solutions Architect at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their IT Service Management (ITSM) team. The role is aligned with ITIL best practices and focuses on the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable solutions within their...
Junior UI/UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you will play a key role in supporting our design team by contributing to the creation of intuitive, user-centred designs for our digital products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your design skills and gain hands-on...
Project Manager IT at QES
Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River
Job Title: Project Manager - Independent Contract Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Independent Contractor Reports To: Head of Technology / Delivery Manager Company Overview:My client operative in the Retail / financial services...
Hardware Technician – Control Equipment
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...
Hardware Technician – Control Equipment – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...
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...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...
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