Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...

Poorest workers pay the most for data

For millions of cashiers, guards and cleaners, staying connected is unaffordable. A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. In Europe, the same gigabyte costs less...

Global server market shows no signs of slowing

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase...

Daily AI usage among workers soars

There has been a significant increase in AI adoption and excitement among global desk workers - with daily AI usage higher by an astounding 233% in just six months, according to Salesfoce’s latest Slack Workforce Index. The survey of 5 000 desk workers around the...

ChatGPT-mimicking cyberthreats surge

In 2025, nearly 8 500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, according to Kaspersky. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted...

Developing countries face record-high public debt burdens

Global public debt rose to $102-trillion in 2024 – with developing countries accounting for nearly one third of that amount – $31-trillion – and paying a record $921-billion in interest which strains budgets and puts vital public services at risk. In the latest...

Property sales point to business confidence ‘stutter’

Business confidence among commercial property brokers declined in the second quarter of 2025 of 2025, reversing the upward trend observed in previous quarters. This is one of the findings from The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey, which assesses a sample of...

SA team selected for 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has named the team that will represent South Africa at this year’s International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Sucre, Bolivia next month. The IOI is described as the world’s most...

Governments drive growth in satellite Internet market

The global satellite Internet market is expected to reach $22,6-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030. Satellite Internet is a wireless network that provides access to satellite dishes both in...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

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DSG teams up with Securonix

Digital Solutions Group (DSG) has announced a strategic partnership with US cybersecurity vendor Securonix. Under the terms of the partnership, DSG will provide system integration and support services to Securonix through its digital resilience division, enabling...

#ForeverWena debuts WhatsApp chatbot

In the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, technological innovation emerges as a powerful ally. #ForeverWena has launched a WhatsApp chatbot designed to increase awareness and education efforts surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly among the youth. ForeverWena's WhatsApp...

Access Bank, Mastercard partner on cross-border payments

Access Bank Group has launched a new solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent. By leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move, Access Bank will offer instant,...

Root and TFG win Insurance Implementation Leader award

Insurtech Root platform and its customer TFG (The Foschini Group) have won the Insurance Implementation Leader category of the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. Last year, TFG moved its insurance book onto Cape Town-based start-up Root's digital policy...

Cisco appoints David Meads as VP

Cisco has appointed David Meads as vice-president for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad. In this role, Meads will be responsible for Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, with a focus on...

Is your face still keeping your banking app safe?

In Asia, a disturbing threat has emerged where malicious actors get victims' facial data and create convincing deepfake videos to gain access to their bank accounts. This raises the question: How can you ensure the safety of your money in the face of this new threat?...

Embracing AI to reshape customer interaction

World Innovation and Creativity Day fell on 21 April, reminding us of the boundless potential inherent in human ingenuity and technological advancement writes Tamara Rajić, director of business strategy: EMEA at Infobip. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the...

How tech can help law firms enhance efficiency, security

In a world where US attorneys argued for more than three years over a comma in a contract, the pressure on legal practices to account for every piece of information and every minute of their time over protracted periods, has never been greater. This need, coupled with...

The speed of change increases the cybersecurity challenge

If you are the kind of person who does not pay much attention to technology, you might assume that advances have slowed down in recent years. After all, every phone upgrade only seems to come with marginal improvements and the same is broadly true for your TV, laptop,...

Schools in De Aar benefit from .za Schools Digitisation Project

The .za Schools Digitisation Project, spearheaded by the .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has reached a significant milestone with the digitisation of Hoërskool Theron Secondary School and Emthanjeni Primary School in De Aar, Pixley ka Seme District, Northern...

Cybersecurity Engineer (3 year contract) – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will develop security policies and...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 3+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Senior BI Developer – Remote Remote

Role:Our client is seeking a full-time Senior BI Developer with strong business intelligence and data engineering expertise to join the company dynamic and growing Data Science team. Key Responsibilities:As part of the company Data Science team, you will report...

Front End Developer – 0240

Front End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Front End: Java, Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or similarGood understanding of frameworks and libraries like JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScriptFamiliar with UX and using Figma.Testing: Unit Test Frameworks like...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field5-8+ years' experience in PL/SQL or...

Java + Python Backend Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're not just building software, we're shaping the future of digital energy and mobility. You'll be part of a global team working on cutting-edge cloud solutions, microservices, and next-gen tech that keeps people and products moving. Think fast-paced, innovative,...

Front End Developer – 0240 – Gauteng Pretoria

Front End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Front End: Java, Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or similarGood understanding of frameworks and libraries like JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScriptFamiliar with UX and using Figma.Testing: Unit Test Frameworks like...

Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field5-8+ years' experience in PL/SQL or...

SPECIALIST – SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

PURPOSE OF JOB To lead and deliver complex software development or enterprise application projects by applying expert-level project management, stakeholder engagement, governance, and technical oversight to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery aligned to strategic...

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