Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions
Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...
Brace for unprecedented data centre buildout in 2026
In 2025, talk of the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble grew stronger, with frontier projects such as Stargate dominating the headlines. Meanwhile, server densities continued to grow to satisfy the voracious demand for compute placed by AI workloads. As a result,...
Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity
Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...
AI, specialisation the winning combo for high-performing partners
The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and delivering measurable customer outcomes. These are the findings of a new IDC study of more than 2 000 software resellers, commissioned by Sage....
Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future
Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0 a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...
Rise in salary payments for 2025
There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...
OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...
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Interlink the supply chain with blockchain technology
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Turn data into insights with AI
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SA is having silent tech waste crisis
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Leverage AI for resilience in data security
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Intelligent dispatching can save businesses money
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Look out for matric warning signs
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The rise of hybrid cooling in African AI and HPC
The future of IT thermal management is here - and it's a hybrid of air and liquid cooling technologies, writes Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa at Vertiv. Enterprises across the globe are adopting high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial...
Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure
South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial...
Network Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...
Data Engineer (24 Months contract )
Data EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL...
System Engineer
Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...
Power Procurement Project Manager
Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...
Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Randburg
To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...
Junior Helpdesk Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Specific RequirementsQualifications: T Diploma or/ IT CertificationsExperience:Experience in a technical support role dealing with customer issues and resolving matters telephonically. As well as experience with device preparation.Job Knowledge:Technical knowledge...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
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Junior ERP Analyst at City of Cape Town
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