‘Valuable’ personal data worth just €2 per user for GDPR non-compliance
Last year, European data protection authorities issued over 330 penalties for GDPR non-compliance, totaling nearly €1,15-billion in fines. The most expensive mistake was processing personal data without a sufficient legal basis, particularly within the media,...
NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big
NASA researchers successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, saving fuel and money. On 12 January 2025, the Crossflow Attenuated Natural...
New CEO for Microsoft SA
Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...
Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’
HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...
Details on the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack
Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm's patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research,...
Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced
Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...
New cloud platform looks to transform global air traffic
Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs making it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace...
Thauronix gears up for SA’s changing cybersecurity landscape
Thauronix has become the latest South African company to join the Thales Accelerate Partner Network, enabling local organisations to access world-class technologies that safeguard digital assets and ensure secure access across complex IT environments. Thales IAM...
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Challenges and opportunities for emerging telcos
The African telecommunications market has seen significant consolidation over the past decade, characterised by mergers, acquisitions, and closures such as Telecel's acquisition of MTN's operations in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea Conakry; as well as its acquisition of...
Succession planning key to fast-tracking gender diversity
Despite the ongoing focus on gender diversity in the workplace, including fair remuneration and representation, the numbers continue to reflect glacial progress at best. According to The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Gender Gap Report released last month, closing...
What business leaders need to know about AI in security
New artificial intelligence (AI) tools help criminals orchestrate elaborate frauds. Earlier this year, thieves made off with $25-million from engineering firm Arup, impersonating the company's CFO to manipulate an employee into transferring the money. More recently,...
Efficiency and scale drive innovation in West Africa
Organisations operating in the highly-competitive West African market are leveraging technology-led innovation to unlock significant efficiency gains and scale into new markets and capabilities. This was the key takeaway at SAP Innovation Day Nigeria, held in Lagos...
Vertiv tackles AI compute with high-density data centre solution
With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv has launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-equipped...
Unlocking the transformative potential of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to supercharge every aspect of business and society, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. Rather than fearing job displacement, we can harness AI to drive widespread growth and prosperity. By fostering local innovation,...
Professionalising skills in the BPO sector will promote growth
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a growth industry with many opportunities for young people to find sustainable, long-term employment opportunities regardless of their educational background. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This is not a myopic industry...
ITAD governance crucial for ESG compliance
Neglecting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in ITAD can have disastrous consequences, including significant financial losses, legal troubles, and reputational damage. Gartner highlights that strong governance in ITAD is crucial for risk...
Businesses urged to strengthen security posture
Implementing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and data protection are the first proactive steps to strengthening the security posture of any business. Organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0...
Generalists are becoming the new MVPs at work
As economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts - or the threat of them - continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to futureproofing one's career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist. A generalist might sound...
Head AI and Data Engineer
A leading Digital Intelligence & Big Data company is seeking an experienced Head AI and Data Engineer to take full ownership of their proprietary data platform and drive innovation across their AI and data infrastructure in Cape Town. This is an exciting...
Intermediate RPA Developer
Key Responsibilities:Process?Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.?Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.?Develop, test, and deploy RPA...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0886 NM
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
RPA Developer (six months contract)
RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Develop, test, and...
Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A leading Digital Intelligence & Big Data company is seeking an experienced Head AI and Data Engineer to take full ownership of their proprietary data platform and drive innovation across their AI and data infrastructure in Cape Town. This is an exciting...
Intermediate RPA Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key Responsibilities:Process?Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.?Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.?Develop, test, and deploy RPA...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0886 NM – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
RPA Developer (six months contract) – Gauteng Pretoria
RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Develop, test, and...
RPA Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about transforming business processes through intelligent automation? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, problem-solving, and impact is part of your daily work?If yes — we want, YOU to join our client's forward-thinking team as an RPA...
Senior Team Leader: Security Systems Support
The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the Company GroupJOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of...
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