Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026
Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...
Stormy weather ahead for the global economy
The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...
Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...
Most ICT job roles now include AI skills
AI roles now dominate tech market growth, according to the second study released by the AI Workforce Consortium titled “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” Led by Cisco, the consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leaders...
Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...
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...
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BDO partners with KnowBe4
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Cofinity partners with African data centre providers
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NTT Data unveils ultralight Edge AI platform
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Generating watts from waste
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AI simplifies global payroll for businesses and professionals
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Can AI help solve our health crisis?
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Four things to consider before investing in AI
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Cloud Fundis slashes analytics processing costs by 50%
Data is the lifeblood of the digital age, and the ability to quickly and accurately analyse ever-increasing volumes of data is often what sets organisations apart from their competition. The sheer volume of data, coming from various different modern and legacy...
Technology will help restore efficiency and confidence in aviation’s baggage processes
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Infobip becomes an Oracle ISV partner
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration Cloud. Now, businesses using any Oracle solution can access Infobip's omnichannel platform...
Head of Software – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
Linux Engineer
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Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline Management Design, 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 Server...
UI / UX Designer (Senior) 3330 – Gauteng Pretoria
Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial...
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 )
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