National campaign aims for safer solar PV
The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in partnership with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations, and civil society, has launched the Safe Solar PV & Storage campaign to promote safe,...
Telegram blocks are effective in reducing underground activity
Modern messengers, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others, are often used for illicit purposes, but there are effective defenses that can help limit the damage. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence conducted an in-depth monitoring of over 800 blocked...
Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
10 teams to vie for $2m in prizes in AI and manufacturing innovation
The 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing have been announced - with each team receiving $50 000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists...
Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity
Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...
AI, specialisation the winning combo for high-performing partners
The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and delivering measurable customer outcomes. These are the findings of a new IDC study of more than 2 000 software resellers, commissioned by Sage....
Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future
Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0 a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...
Rise in salary payments for 2025
There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...
OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...
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Tech innovation essential to meeting customer needs
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Demand for digital infrastructure for data centres is rising
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Navigating SA’s financial regulations
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Retool the workforce for 4IR
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Vertiv ready for Kenyan telco, data centre partnerships
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AI integral to future of software development jobs
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Reliable delivery key to good customer experience
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The critical role of whistleblower protection in fighting financial crime
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AI is transforming financial services
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Network Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...
Data Engineer (24 Months contract )
Data EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL...
System Engineer
Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...
Network Security Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...
Data Engineer (24 Months contract ) – Gauteng Pretoria
Data EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...
Front-End Web Developer
Front-End Web DeveloperBring Stunning Interfaces to Life in a Fast-Paced Creative AgencyIllovo, Sandton Office-Based | R18,000 - R25,000 p/m (DOE) About Our ClientThis is a dynamic digital media agency known for crafting clean, high-performance websites and digital...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 3335
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Data Analyst
Shape the data story behind smart business decisions Is this you? You thrive on problem-solving, spotting patterns others miss and turning data into clear insights. You're a confident communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams, but also work well...
Front-End Web Developer – Gauteng Illovo
Front-End Web DeveloperBring Stunning Interfaces to Life in a Fast-Paced Creative AgencyIllovo, Sandton Office-Based | R18,000 - R25,000 p/m (DOE) About Our ClientThis is a dynamic digital media agency known for crafting clean, high-performance websites and digital...
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