FOMO creates perfect storm for World Cup merchandise scammers
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise is running low, while fans all over the world are scrambling to get their favourite player's shirt in time for the final matches. And this is creating a perfect storm for cyberscammers. “Attackers know that FOMO (fear of...
Large-scale campaign uses fake free software to deploy a RAT
A remote admin tool ScreenConnect is being distributed through fake websites designed to mimic the official pages of well-known software products. In total, researchers identified more than 90 domains spanning 10 languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese,...
SA fans among the most colourful at 2026 World Cup
South African fans were named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football fan Sam...
AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries
By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...
Real take-home pay falls to two-year low
South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...
Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue
South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...
Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market
The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...
Chinese debutant is world’s most powerful supercomputer
The 67th edition of the TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers has been released – with LineShine, a previously unlisted system installed in China, debuting at Number 1 and displacing El Capitan as the world’s most powerful supercomputer as measured...
Markets get ‘cold shower’ as tech rout forces reality check
Global stock markets sold off sharply yesterday as a wave of selling swept through tech and semiconductor stocks, prompting investors to reassess some of the assumptions that have driven markets higher over the last two years. This is the bearish analysis from Nigel...
Affordability reshapes SA vehicle demand
South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the automotive landscape....
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SA can’t afford manual, fragmented systems in 2026
2026 is a defining year for South Africa's public procurement landscape. As compliance tightens under the Public Procurement Act (PPA), digital procurement is no longer a future ambition, it is fast becoming a governance requirement. For public institutions still...
How we can survive the knowledge cliff and silent de-industrialisation of the factory floor
South Africa’s manufacturing and heavy industry sectors are facing a demographic reality that threatens to undo decades of operational maturity. A generation of highly skilled senior floor managers, toolmakers, and artisans is approaching retirement, bringing the...
A stray bullet, a damaged laptop, and a woman who refused to stop
Resilient women are a force to be reckoned with – and South Africa has no shortage of them. They show up every day to build careers, raise families, study, start businesses and keep moving forward, even when the odds are stacked against them. But resilience shouldn’t...
Creative ways to retain talent on a budget
South African companies are rethinking how they reward employees as economic pressure continues to squeeze both businesses and households. Instead of relying on salary increases, many employers are turning to more creative, benefits-driven strategies to support staff...
Africa could leapfrog legacy cybersecurity models
South African organisations - particularly those responsible for critical infrastructure - need to rethink their reliance on legacy “trusted network” approaches. “It’s a major systemic risk,” says Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON. However, the fact that...
Resilience is the new competitive advantage
In today's digital economy, continuous connectivity is no longer a luxury but an expectation, making uninterrupted uptime essential. By Richard Schumacher, Seacom group MD: digital infrastructure Yet many organisations still treat redundancy as a technical...
Investing in AI? Psychological safety in the workplace comes first
The world is experiencing an AI rush as organisations push ahead with implementing AI productivity tools, automation systems and other resources in their businesses, but are they truly ready for AI and what it entails in the workplace? The assumption is that AI...
Infrastructure, skills and the AI opportunity key to building SA’s digital future
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50-billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. By James...
The AI productivity paradox – and how to avoid ‘AI-washing’
As global headlines increasingly report AI-driven layoffs in the US and other major markets, and companies pause hires and leave roles unfilled while expecting remaining team members to absorb the workload, South African employers and employees alike are considering...
The AI talent gap: how we can save the next generation of developers
The integration of AI into software development is not merely another industry trend. It represents a fundamental restructuring of how technology is built, who builds it, and how engineering talent is cultivated. That's the view of Lisa Jasper, head of talent...
Senior CRM Developer (Zoho Specialist) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the RoleAn opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Zoho Developer and Team Lead to take ownership of the design, development, customization, and optimisation of a full Zoho ecosystem, including Zoho CRM and related applications.This role requires a balance...
Junior IT Support Technician (Helpdesk) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Launch Your IT Career as a Junior IT Support Technician!Join a dynamic organisation where you'll gain hands-on IT experience while supporting users and learning from a skilled team in a fast-paced environment. What's In It for YouCareer growth and mentorshipHands-on...
Senior Software Developer (Full Stack + AI/Automation) – Cape Town at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Overview A leading investment and technology-driven organisation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Developer to join its growing team in Durbanville, Cape Town.This role is ideal for a highly skilled full-stack developer with strong experience in AI...
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Senior Software Developer (Full Stack + AI/Automation) – Cape Town at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Overview A leading investment and technology-driven organisation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Developer to join its growing team in Durbanville, Cape Town.This role is ideal for a highly skilled full-stack developer with strong experience in AI...
Java Developer – Remote Remote
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Our client is seeking a BI/Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on professional who thrives in a data-focused environment and enjoys building scalable analytics and data solutions. Key...
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Key Responsibilities: Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Senior Data Scientist – Graph Analytics, AI and Financial CrimeRole purposeTo design, develop, deploy and optimise advanced analytics, machine-learning and graph-based solutions that generate actionable insight from complex, interconnected enterprise data.The Senior...
M&A Analyst
Our client is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their teamDo you have the following:2-3 years experience in M&A.Degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, & Word. Desired Skills: analyst mergers acquisitions Learn more/Apply for this...
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