Strategic AI deployment set to drive significant growth
By 2029, chief financial officers in organisations that implement strategic AI and technology portfolio resource deployment will unlock an additional 10 points of margin growth, according to Gartner. “Three quarters of CFOs are raising their tech budgets for 2026,...
Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters
What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk. Since early March, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has alerted that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting far more than energy...
Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029
The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...
SA’s procurement problem isn’t cost – it’s capability
A new global report from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global professional body for procurement and supply with a presence in over 180 countries, has revealed a fundamental shift in how organisations manage procurement, with...
Warehouses as we know them are about to change
By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as “robot-centric” facilities, with humans being optional, according to Gartner. As warehouse workers become less willing to perform manual tasks, many organisations will be challenged to sustain...
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...
Iran eases some Internet restrictions
As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...
Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster
For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...
EC wants Google to share search engine data
The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click...
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ST Engineering iDirect, Q-KON partner to expand African connectivity
ST Engineering iDirect has announced a strategic partnership with Q-KON to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa. The collaboration is expected to significantly lower barriers to entry for Q-KON and its customers, enabling businesses and organisations of all sizes to...
The real ROI of security: Moving beyond cost to performance
In South Africa, security is still widely viewed as a grudge purchase, a necessary expense rather than a strategic investment. Too often, buying decisions focus on upfront price, with the assumption that most security products offer similar protection. But the reality...
Ransomware is shifting targets – and many organisations are not prepared
Ransomware attacks are evolving rapidly, moving beyond the simple encryption of files to target the systems organisations rely on to recover from an attack. According to Phila May, executive GTM at inq. Digital, this shift is forcing technology leaders to rethink how...
Access Bank calls for collaboration to boost intra-African trade
Roosevelt Ogbonna, MD and CEO of Access Bank, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers and businesses to accelerate trade within Africa and unlock the continent’s economic potential. Speaking at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC...
Digital ID, trust, collaboration the next phase of financial inclusion in Africa
Across Africa, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway, writes Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa. Governments, regulators, and innovators have spent the past decade building the foundations of a more inclusive digital financial ecosystem, through investments...
IATA highlights air cargo priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: accelerating digitalisation; strengthening global standards; and enhancing safety and security. “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting...
MyProperty introduces property portal with AI voice search
MyProperty has completed the migration of its South African property portal to the new MyProperty Africa platform. The switchover brings South Africa on to the same next-generation infrastructure that powers the broader MyProperty Africa network, introducing new tools...
NTT Data unveils Nvidia-powered enterprise AI factories
NTT Data has announced an initiative to deliver Nvidia-powered enterprise AI factories that drive innovation and operational excellence for organisations worldwide. The company’s new enterprise AI factories provide full-stack, domain-specific solutions that integrate...
Robotics lab opens at Mpumalanga school
The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) launched their first jointly funded robotics laboratory at the Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. The lab will provide students with hands-on experience in robotics and...
Consumer Rights Day: Why human-centric cybersecurity is essential
South African businesses have become masters of the "customer journey." We invest heavily in frictionless interfaces, hyper-personalised marketing, and lightning-fast delivery. We’ve successfully put the consumer at the heart of our digital universe, but as we...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916 – Gauteng Pretoria
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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Intermediate SQL Developer
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
Junior IT Support
Our client is looking for a competent Support Engineer to provide fast and useful technicalassistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.An excellent Support Engineer must have good technical knowledge...
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Our client is looking for a competent Support Engineer to provide fast and useful technicalassistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.An excellent Support Engineer must have good technical knowledge...
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?? SAP SD Consultant (Contract | Hybrid | Pretoria)We're looking for an experienced SAP SD Consultant to join a dynamic global team supporting enterprise SAP environments.?? Essential Skills:- SAP SD Certification- Strong hands-on SAP SD experience- Operations support...
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