Children get switched on to AI
With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online behaviour, with growing...
Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’
Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...
Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools
A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which includes Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...
Malicious email attacks spike in 2025
According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...
Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...
CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI
CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...
Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff
Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...
Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic
After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...
Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year
Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...
Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever
A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...
More News Today
Technology empowers at-risk communities
In the healthcare sector, when people “fall through the cracks”, it often reveals deeper systemic issues: unmet health and social care needs. Vulnerable communities across the globe face these challenges, and traditional healthcare systems often struggle to bridge...
Ceres reaps the fruits of smart energy innovation
Ceres Fruit Processors, established in 1976, is a leading producer of fruit juice concentrates and purées. In response to energy supply challenges in a vulnerable and intermittent supply landscape, NEC XON was tasked with providing a fully integrated solution using...
Advanced cyberthreats target holiday shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers worldwide eagerly anticipate snagging deals during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales. However, this heightened online activity also draws the attention of cybercriminals. A recent report from FortiGuard...
Bolt partners with AA to train drivers on road safety
Bolt hosted a road safety training session for its drivers at its Driver Engagement Centre in Randburg as part of its global safety campaign. Facilitated by experts from the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) Bolt’s emergency button provider, the session...
Road users urged to take up a tag to reduce toll congestion
As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive season holidays to assist in reducing congestion at the busy toll plazas across the country. “The...
Tetra Pak, Cycliq debut recycled polyAl-based E-pallet
Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak and Cycliq, a South African plastics injection moulding company specialising in high-quality plastic pallet solutions, have launched Africa’s first locally-manufactured E-pallet. The solution could reduce...
SAMA uses AI to make healthcare more accessible
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day event titled “Roundtable on AI for...
Green Digital Infrastructure Empowers an Intelligent Africa
To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. Fan Shixing, Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept., delivered this...
1Day Africa Study Highlights R21 Vaccine as a Cost-Effective Solution to Malaria Compared to Popular Interventions
)/-A groundbreaking study by 1Day Africa, the African chapter of U.S. public health nonprofit 1Day Sooner, has revealed the high cost-effectiveness of the new R21 malaria vaccine compared to existing interventions such as insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs), seasonal...
Stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday
South African shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90,60million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica...
Senior BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
Data Solutions Architect (MS Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Data Solutions Architect (Microsoft Fabric & Databricks)Area: Gauteng, CT or DurbanHybrid/ RemoteSalary - R75k - R85k Dep on Exp.Role OverviewOur client is seeking a highly skilled Data Solutions Architect to design and guide the delivery of modern...
Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead)
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership...
Web Developer
WEB DEVELOPERLocation: Pretoria, GautengNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: - BCom Degree.- Minimum 5 years' experience.- Front-end and Back-end experience is essential.ROLE OVERVIEW: The Web Developer will build and maintain secure, high-performance web platforms using PHP,...
Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead) – Gauteng Midrand
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership...
Web Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
WEB DEVELOPERLocation: Pretoria, GautengNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: - BCom Degree.- Minimum 5 years' experience.- Front-end and Back-end experience is essential.ROLE OVERVIEW: The Web Developer will build and maintain secure, high-performance web platforms using PHP,...
Senior Utilities Analyst
About the RoleA Senior Utilities Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate utility consumption tracking, billing oversight, and cost recovery across a diverse property portfolio. The role requires strong analytical capability, advanced reporting skills, and a...
Senior Software Developer (Waterfall)
In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...
Senior Utilities Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
About the RoleA Senior Utilities Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate utility consumption tracking, billing oversight, and cost recovery across a diverse property portfolio. The role requires strong analytical capability, advanced reporting skills, and a...
Senior Software Developer (Waterfall) – Gauteng Midrand
In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...
View more career listings on our Careers Section