SA tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase
South Africa’s Tech & Durable (T&D) goods consumer has entered a new era of consumption embodied by “justify it” behaviour, according to NielsenIQ, which says their mindset has adjusted from “Can I afford this?” to “Will I feel this purchase was worth it six...
Supply chain autonomous planning will see gradual growth
By 2030, only 5% of organisations implementing some form of supply chain planning automation will make at least 10% of their planning decisions autonomously, according to research group Gartner. While organisations are already making substantial investments in...
Anderon secures funds to scale and expand quantum wafer technology
IBM subsidiary Anderon has finalised a $1-billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the US Department of Commerce to accelerate its R&D efforts to advance the country’s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities. Anderon operates a state-of-the-art...
Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses
Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...
Ensure your AI adds value
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Summit in Sandton - The true impact of artificial intelligence (AI) could be both more and less than organisations expect. This is the word from Jonathan Tullett, research director of IDC, who explains that an AI project could be...
Four in five SA adults are online – only one in three shops
The next phase of e-commerce growth in South Africa depends on delivery costs, payment access, trust, and local-language services, according to the Online Retail in South Africa 2026 report. Internet access now reaches 79,1% of South African adults, yet only 34,2%...
African cities rank among world’s most enthusiastic AI adopters
London, Dubai, New York City, Washington DC, and Amsterdam top the rankings of the world’s most intelligent cities, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), but African cities do stand out in one major aspect – AI adoption. The top ranked cities...
Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers
Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...
Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam
A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...
Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening
As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...
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Africa’s AI future dangles on a US-China tightrope
The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is rapidly fracturing into two distinct, increasingly incompatible ecosystems dominated by the US and China. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations For the developing world, particularly Africa, this bifurcation...
FCM Travel rolls out AI-powered booking feature
FCM Travel has launched an AI-powered conversational booking feature which will allow travellers to simply describe what they need and receive options shaped by their policy, profile, past trips, loyalty status and preferred routes, dramatically cutting the time it...
Mimecast unveils Agent Risk Centre and Managed Threat Response
Mimecast announced two significant platform additions at Black Hat USA 2026: the beta of Mimecast Agent Risk Centre, a new capability for discovering, monitoring, and governing AI agents across the enterprise; and Managed Threat Response, a redesigned 24/7 managed...
BlueVision partners with Fluency Security
BlueVision has announced a strategic partnership that will see Fluency Security’s award-winning behavioural analytics into BlueVision’s Fusion Cloud service with the goal of sharpening cloud threat detection across South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Canada....
Partners support SMEs for cross-border growth
South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa scale their businesses, access new markets and participate more...
Corex wins SteelSeries distribution
Corex has been appointed as an official South African distributor for SteelSeries. SteelSeries provides gaming and esports peripherals, and is particularly well-known for products that support professional gaming. “This partnership allows us to bring their world-class...
Closing SA’s digital gender gap
South Africa's digital transformation journey has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to digital public services and hybrid workplaces, technology is increasingly shaping how businesses operate and...
Real‑time monitoring the new backbone of data centre resilience
The modern data centre has become a fundamentally different environment from what it was even a decade ago. High-density computing, AI‑driven workloads, and escalating energy demands have reshaped the operational landscape, compressing the margin for error to almost...
Mastercard appoints new regional lead
Mastercard today announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed president of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. The company’s EEMEA region was expanded in recent years, bringing additional markets to what is...
Joburg’s tech brain drain raises the stakes for IT talent
New data suggests that South Africa’s technology brain drain is becoming more prevalent, with Johannesburg emerging as a key source of professionals considering emigration. By Neil Lund, MD of Paracon by Adcorp A snapshot of 437 IT, software, data, and cybersecurity...
IT Intern
Open to all races12 month fixed contract. The IT Intern will provide technical support to the Information Technology department by assisting with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will gain...
IT Intern – Gauteng Sandown
Open to all races12 month fixed contract. The IT Intern will provide technical support to the Information Technology department by assisting with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will gain...
Senior Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Analyst role is responsible for unlocking value from data by making complex information accessible, meaningful and actionable for stakeholders across the organisation. The role transforms data into insights that support strategic decision-making, optimise...
Senior Data Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Data Analyst role is responsible for unlocking value from data by making complex information accessible, meaningful and actionable for stakeholders across the organisation. The role transforms data into insights that support strategic decision-making, optimise...
On-Site Technical Support Technician
Position: Junior Support Technician (On-Site) Location: Montana, Pretoria Permanent RoleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Technical Support Technician to start a career in telecommunications and technology.The successful candidate...
On-Site Technical Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Position: Junior Support Technician (On-Site) Location: Montana, Pretoria Permanent RoleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Technical Support Technician to start a career in telecommunications and technology.The successful candidate...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to lead projects that transform customer experiences?We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex Call Centre, Contact Centre and Telephony transformation projects from initiation through to successful deployment and...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ready to lead projects that transform customer experiences?We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex Call Centre, Contact Centre and Telephony transformation projects from initiation through to successful deployment and...
DevOps Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology environment. This intermediate-to-senior opportunity is ideal for a technically versatile professional with strong cloud, CI/CD, infrastructure automation and operational support...
Service Desk Analyst (Windows 7, ITSM, HEAT) (KZN Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist is seeking a meticulous & strong technical Service Desk Analyst to join its team at its KwaZulu-Natal division. Your core role will focus on extracting/analysing raw data to create reports and present...
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