A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

AI now influencing the future of the office

AI is accelerating the pace of business and forcing companies to rethink how much and what style of office space they need - opting for the benefits of flexible and decentralised workspace models, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). The...

Falling launch costs set to boost VLEO satellite market

Global investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites will reach nearly $10-billion by 2031 – up from $5,2-billion in 2026 – according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of almost 100% will be driven by: Expanding commercial interest in launching...

FNB launches SME digital enablement programme

FNB and Edge Growth have launched the FNB Digital Enablement Programme (DEP), an 18-month, hands-on journey designed to help SMEs modernise their operations and compete with greater confidence and agility. DEP moves beyond traditional training by offering real...

Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams

Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...

EdTech really isn’t all about AI

EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...

Capetonians face high air pollution risk

More than 40% of Cape Town’s metropolitan population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) which has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the area. The...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Strategic wireless investments drive higher ROI in the AI era

WiFi has evolved into a strategic growth engine capable of delivering a multiplier effect - where a single network investment drives compounding returns across employee productivity, customer engagement and revenue. This is the headline finding from Cisco’s new State...

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Call for applications for AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Limited...

Diversification pays dividends for JSE

The JSE has announced notable earnings growth for its 2024 financial year during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and muted economic growth in the first half of 2024. The robust performance for the bourse was supported by business resilience and stability...

Nokia, industry partners accelerate AI-RAN development

At Mobile World Congress 2025, Nokia and its ecosystem of industry partners KDDI, SoftBank, T-Mobile US, and Nvidia have outlined the advances made in the deployment and optimization of revolutionary AI-powered Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as the future...

Ariston, Sensor Networks in strategic partnership

Water heating company Ariston and Sensor Networks, a South African manufacturer of smart geyser devices and home energy management solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that builds on several months of product development, refinement and certification. The...

Infobip, Bayobab transform SMS services in Africa

Infobip has entered into a strategic five-year partnership with African digital connectivity provider Bayobab. Bayobab will use Infobip’s communication platform as a service (CPaaS) customer modules and routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and...

Amantha Naidoo joins NTT Data executive

NTT Data has announced the appointment of Amantha Naidoo as managing executive for South Africa, effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Naidoo will be responsible for driving NTT Data’s growth and strategy execution in the South African market, while supporting...

Africa’s energy should balance fossil fuels and renewables

There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. That’s the prediction of the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook Report on...

SA’s e-commerce on track for 1bn transactions in 2025 

E-commerce has become an everyday necessity for South Africans, writes Jonathan De Matteis, head of sales at Pay@. Initially, only a niche audience was willing to see past some of the technology’s growing pains, such as purchases being limited to card transactions and...

Investing in human capital management pays off

A company’s growth and success are inextricably linked to its employees. They are the heartbeat of any organisation – driving innovation, productivity and prosperity. It’s no wonder therefore, that many businesses view their workforce as “human capital” – an...

A comprehensive guide to HMI and OT protection

In the realm of industrial cybersecurity, understanding potential attack vectors is vital for developing robust defence strategies. By Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for...

Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...

Power BI Consultant – Remote Remote

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Power BI Consultant - Fourways.Salary: R50,000 to R60,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis position turns raw data into actionable insights for the business. You will help clients make...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Developer

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Developer - Rivonia.Salary: R 70,000 to R 100,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis position builds custom enterprise resource planning...

Senior Software Developer (Level 1)

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Advanced) to join a global feature team responsible for developing and maintaining production-critical systems supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) supply processes across international plants.This role...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2193 – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User.Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical...

Agile Master (Senior) 1423 – Gauteng Pretoria

Assesses the agile maturity of the team and organisation and coaches the team to higher levels.Co-ordinates product planning, together with Product Owners.Co-ordinates and leads relevant agile ceremonies.Assists with internal and external communication and improving...

GIS & Data Analyst (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, build, and maintain mapping products and analysis layers, primarily through ESRI GIS tools as the next GIS & Data Analyst sought by a leading Automotive Tech company. You will clean, manage, and document the collection of spatial, tabular, and...

DevOps Engineer (Mid – Senior) – Netherlands (Relocation Role)

ENVIRONMENT: A Company who builds and scales AI, SaaS and Talent platforms, is looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native environments. You will be responsible for automating infrastructure, improving...

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