The Middle East oil crisis is SA’s EV wake-up call
International oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel during the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and South Africa is bracing for what economists warn will be the highest single-month fuel price increase in the country’s history. “With early projections from...
Customers’ data exposed in Liberty breach
Liberty has warned customers about a data breach that has exposed some personal information. Customers today received an SMS reading: “Liberty recently detected unauthorised access to your personal information. “Your policies and investments remain secure and our...
AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags
A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...
Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge
A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...
AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure
AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...
New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions
Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...
Nvidia and Synopsys partner on engineering and design
Nvidia and Synopsys have expanded their strategic partnership to tackle design and engineering across industries. R&D teams, from the semiconductor industry to aerospace, automotive, industrial and beyond, face significant engineering challenges including...
South Africans spent big on Black Friday weekend
Peach Payments saw a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to 2024. “Over the four-day weekend we processed more than 2,69-million transactions, to a total value of more than R1,86-billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and cofounder...
SASE accelerates as enterprises prioritise unified networking, security
The shift from software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) to secure access service edge (SASE) is reshaping enterprise connectivity strategies. According to GlobalData, the shift is driven by hybrid work, cloud migration, and rising security challenges that demand...
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Emirates cabin crew to step into the virtual world for safety training
Emirates is extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to safety. The airline’s nearly 23 000 cabin crew team, responsible for the safety of millions of travellers every year, will soon be able to complete their recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency...
Westcon-Comstor boosts profitability
Westcon-Comstor has announced an increase in profitability, alongside strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to a software, services and subscription-based recurring revenue model. Posting its first-half results for the six months to 31...
Nutanix hosts first Cloud Day in Lagos
Nutanix has successfully held its first-ever Nutanix Cloud Day in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to driving digital transformation in West, East, and Central Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and...
New CTO for Obscure Technologies
Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Philip Francis as chief technology officer. Francis brings 15 years of experience in the IT industry to the role having gained expertise in networking, infrastructure and securing the enterprise. “Philip has a...
Sophos to acquire Secureworks
Sophos has announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks in an all-cash transaction valued at about $859-million. Sophos is backed by software investment firm Thoma Bravo. Sophos’ experience in managed security services and end-to-end security...
Hewatele breathes easy following vital SAP implementation
Kenyan social enterprise Hewatele has is modernising its technology systems as it aims to transform its production capabilities and scale up supply of life-saving medical oxygen to facilities throughout East Africa. Hewatele is a social enterprise in Kenya that...
Wibmo, EFT Corporation strengthen payment security
Wibmo, a PayU company, and EFT Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to introduce security technology for digital payments in South Africa. The partnership will bring the Wibmo Areion 3DS Server (3DSS), designed to enhance online transaction security and...
Digital tipping arrives at Sasol forecourts
Sasol, is rolling out Tipped, a digital tipping solution that makes it easy and convenient for customers to tip petrol attendants straight from their smartphones. Tipped is a digital tipping and payment solution for workers to receive gratuities, using a QR code and a...
African School of Governance initiative opens its doors
The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. The ASG aims to address the...
Commvault, Pure Storage help financial institutions meet DORA requirements
Commvault has announced a joint cyber readiness solution with Pure Storage that can play a role in helping organisations comply with evolving and stringent regulations. For example, the European Union’s (EU) Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), slated to take...
UAT Tester (x4)
Job description:General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the...
Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
What You'll Do: Full Stack development and maintenance of a Production Planning Capacity Management platform. Translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. Participate in Agile ceremonies, refine user stories, and propose system designs....
Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...
Network Administrator
Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements Day to day administration of Cisco, Fortinet firewalls, switches and routers, including interface configuration and routing protocols Day to...
Information Security Manager
Job Description:The Information Security Manager will lead our client's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the...
Network Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements Day to day administration of Cisco, Fortinet firewalls, switches and routers, including interface configuration and routing protocols Day to...
Information Security Manager – Remote Remote
Job Description:The Information Security Manager will lead our client's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the...
Senior Angular Developer
Senior Angular DeveloperLocation: Johannesburg or Cape Town (hybrid way of work)Digital group SA - AppDev - (6 – 12 Months Contract)The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic development team. The successful person will be...
Mobile Solution Architect Lead
Mobile Solution Architect Mobile Solution Architect Lead will take full ownership of our client's consumer mobile ecosystem. The mission is to oversee the current delivery, evaluate the existing code, and lead the strategic transition to an in-house engineering team...
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