Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

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...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

Mustek anticipates improved earnings

Mustek's shareholders have been  informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...

Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...

Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks

The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability

The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...

Developing nations’ entrenched debt under the spotlight

The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched today (22 October) during the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16). The new Forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as...

Axiz extends Veeam backup protection with Ootbi distribution

Axiz has entered into a distribution agreement with Object First, the company behind the Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliance set up by Veeam founders Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov. The partnership will provide African organisations with enhanced data...

OpenAI takes on Google with new browser

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser based on ChatGPT. The new launch adds more pressure on Google, following last year’s addition of search in ChatGPT. “Your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together,” reads a statement...

Bigger businesses have bigger security blind spots

As organisations scale, their human-centric security governance appears to weaken, creating significant business risk. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s 2025 Africa Human Risk Management Report. Other key findings from a continent-wide study of business...

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NEC XON gains Palo Alto Prisma SASE Specialisation

NEC XON has achieved "Prisma SASE Specialisation Level" from Palo Alto Networks. Armand Kruger, head of cyber security at NEC XON, has been pivotal in driving the partnership with Palo Alto Networks. "Our efforts have not only led to this significant achievement but...

Why enterprise AI needs connected clouds

As AI evolves alongside the expansion of cloud computing, it gains significantly enhanced capabilities for storage, processing and data management. By Erica Langhi, associate principal solutions architect at Red Hat Modern enterprises are capitalising on this by...

Cybereason launches SDR Data Ramp Program

Cybereason has launched it SDR Data Ramp Program with Observe, allowing new customers of Cybereason's Next Gen SIEM Detection & Response (SDR) product to send up to 1TB of log data per day free for the first 90 days, enabling in-depth analysis and extraction of...

Datacentrix is Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year

Datacentrix has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. According to Louis Van den Berg, business development...

Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills

Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa's top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company's Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy Instructors' Summit...

What the new Living Wage really means for low earners

Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15 000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of...

Embrace the DevSecOps advantage

Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...

Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre

Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...

SAP, business leaders seek innovation in East Africa

Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met last week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa's economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations...

React Developer (Menlyn) LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Knowledge:Frontend: React, Vue, or Angular andBackend: Go, C, Java, JavaScript or similar languages and/orMobile: Experience with React Native or similar mobile frameworks is a plus.Software Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality,...

Application Support Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

A global force in logistics covering all modes of transportation, including contract logistics and other sophisticated and digital-driven supply chain solutions is seeking an Application Support Analyst who will be responsible for the operational support, maintenance,...

BI/Reporting Specialist

Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BTech/BScSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

BI/Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BTech/BScSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Senior Backend Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in Pretoria. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in Pretoria. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC...

Senior Java Developer

Our client is looking for a senior developer who is passionate about Cloud development to join their interdisciplinary and international team. Besides participation in exciting projects, you will have the opportunity to work with a state-of-the-art cloud tech stack....

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a senior developer who is passionate about Cloud development to join their interdisciplinary and international team. Besides participation in exciting projects, you will have the opportunity to work with a state-of-the-art cloud tech stack....

Data Scientist – PowerBI Expert

We're hiring a Data Scientist with expert-level PowerBI experience. This role is within the financial services industry and our client seeks to employ a Data Science professional on a contract basis. Initial contract duration: 6-months.Location:...

Business Analyst EvdB

Elicit and translate business requirements from stakeholders to clear technical requirements which can be measured and tested as well as ensuring that all new requirements are aligned with product strategy.Translate business requirements into clearly defined user...

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