IT distribution revenues hit record $24,3bn
Sales through the IT distribution channel increased 6% year over year to $24,3-billion in Q4 2025, marking the strongest quarter on record for North American distribution, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT), powered by GTDC. The record Q4...
SA is turning to AI for learning, work and opportunity
A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that South African users are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of...
Hybrid working can help to reduce employee burnout
The vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid...
OpenAI and Broadcom ink deal for AI chips
OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. OpenAI will design the accelerators and systems, which will be developed and deployed in partnership with Broadcom. By designing its own chips and systems, OpenAI can embed...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
EU’s Chat Control threatens the most secure messaging apps
Security specialists Surfshark say that its study of popular messaging apps reveals 90% of them use end-to-end encryption. But while some messaging apps are highly committed to user privacy, their efforts might not be sustainable in the long-run. Surfshark says the...
Unlocking the potential of biodegradable circuit boards
Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more environmentally friendly, biodegradable boards for use in wireless...
Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste
Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...
Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger
Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems - child hunger - and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that...
World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...
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Agriculture dips after strong Q1
Following a surprise robust quarterly growth of 13,5% in Q1, agriculture reversed course as widely expected and fell by 2,1% q/q in Q2 of 2024 with a -0,1-percentage point contribution to overall GDP. By Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial...
Traditional learning methods fall short
South African classrooms today are more diverse than ever before, and the need for personalised learning journeys is greater than ever before. To ensure that each student reaches their full potential within these diverse environments, the adoption of adaptive learning...
CHOC, Core bring learning program to hospitals
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA and Core, a distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo, have partnered to introduce the iSchoolAfrica iPad Learning Programme to four hospital schools in Gauteng, including the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital School situated inside the...
5G FWA to catalyse growth in Africa’s digital economy
According to the Facts and Figures 2023 report, just 37% of Africa’s population uses the Internet, representing a digital divide for hundreds of millions of people. Only a tiny fraction of the continent’s people have access to a high-speed broadband connection at...
Check Point Software unveils MSSP portal for partners
Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled its innovative Portal designed for both managed security service providers (MSSPs) and distributors. According to Canalys, the global MSSP market is projected to grow by 14,2% annually, driven by increasing cyber threats...
Sales incentive app aims to drive channel growth
Achievement Awards Group has launched performXP, a mobile app designed to transform sales incentives for channel and distribution partners. performXP was developed in South Africa by Achievement Awards Group, and integrates sales incentives, communication, performance...
Security in a rapidly-changing landscape
Allianz Commercial South Africa, in partnership with Cox Yeats hosted a hybrid panel discussion that brought together industry experts to delve into the pressing issue of cybercrime. The panel discussion, moderated by Mongezi Mpahlwa, partner at Cox Yeats, included...
Mastercard, Smile ID accelerate merchant onboarding in Africa
Mastercard has teamed up with Smile ID, a leading African digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider, to streamline the merchant onboarding process for businesses in Nigeria and across Africa. The collaboration will see Mastercard provide Smile ID with its Merchant...
Huawei Cloud targets SA’s virtualisation challenges
Huawei Cloud has moved to help South African businesses overcome soaring costs and licensing challenges in the virtualisation space, offering secure, seamless and highly cost-effective alternatives to legacy virtualisation solutions. A roadshow staged in Johannesburg,...
Africa risks poverty, economic hardship in climate change fight
Organisations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. By NJ Ayuk,...
Advanced Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Overview:We are looking for a skilled Back End Developer to join our team. The role involves delivering robust backend solutions while also contributing to the frontend code base and full-stack projects. You will work closely with feature teams to design,...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and methodical Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience. The successful candidate will assist in building and developing omni-channel communication and activation solutions, support project scoping, management,...
Senior Mobile Developer – iOS & Android – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a Senior Mobile Developer with strong expertise in iOS, Android, and React Native. This senior role combines hands-on development, architecture design, and mentorship, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative mobile applications. Key...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a dynamic SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) to power next-gen Group Reporting and financial analytics. You'll design the data structures, build the models, optimise the reports, and shape the future of global financial insights, all with the...
Full Stack PHP Developer
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Senior Java & Angular Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for a dynamic SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) to power next-gen Group Reporting and financial analytics. You'll design the data structures, build the models, optimise the reports, and shape the future of global financial insights, all with the...
Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Senior Data Architect – Geospatial & Telco Systems at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and optimize our geospatial data infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and seamless integration with telco systems.Role Overview: As a Senior Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining the...
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