CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era
The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...
Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery
The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...
EdTech really isn’t all about AI
EdTech specialist, Injini, has released the fourth edition of its African EdTech Insights Report, questioning whether the technology being deployed in African schools is actually serving the purpose its designed for. Titled "When Technology Meets the Classroom: What...
Capetonians face high air pollution risk
More than 40% of Cape Town’s metropolitan population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) which has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the area. The...
Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA
The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....
Strategic wireless investments drive higher ROI in the AI era
WiFi has evolved into a strategic growth engine capable of delivering a multiplier effect - where a single network investment drives compounding returns across employee productivity, customer engagement and revenue. This is the headline finding from Cisco’s new State...
World’s most trusted brands are cybercriminals’ entry point of choice
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, has released its Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2026. The latest findings show that Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand, appearing in 22% of all phishing attempts...
Ransomware, AI drive shift from recovery confidence to proven data resilience
There is a growing disconnect between how confident organisations feel about cyber resilience and the reality of recovery outcomes, according to Veeam’s latest Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026. As ransomware, regulatory pressure, and AI-driven data risk grow,...
Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029
The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...
SA’s procurement problem isn’t cost – it’s capability
A new global report from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global professional body for procurement and supply with a presence in over 180 countries, has revealed a fundamental shift in how organisations manage procurement, with...
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Yazi raises first institutional round from 3 Capital Ventures
Yazi, an AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, has closed its first institutional funding round led by 3 Capital Ventures (3CV), the South African early-stage venture firm that spun out of Allan Gray. The investment will be used to accelerate product...
Tracker appoints Silvia Schollenberger as chief commercial officer
Tracker has appointed Silvia Schollenberger as its new chief commercial officer, effective from 3 March 2026. Schollenberger will lead the new Tracker commercial business area, overseeing the product, sales, marketing and customer operations. This brings Tracker’s...
Vertiv shares insights on the infrastructure evolution for the AI age
Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming 45th edition of the Digital Transformation Summit. The event is set to take place on 11 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. A...
NjiaPay closes $2,1m seed investment
Payment performance partner NjiaPay has closed a $2,1-million seed funding round led by European B2B SaaS investor Newion. This follows a year of strong commercial traction, with NjiaPay strengthening its client base across high-growth startups and global franchises...
CGTech scoops Palo Alto Networks Partner of Excellence award
Westcon-Comstor has announced that its partner CGTech has been recognised as Partner of Excellence at the inaugural Palo Alto Networks Partner Xchange Awards. The recognition highlights CGTech’s rapid growth and market impact, having achieved Palo Alto Networks...
Orca Fraud raises $2,35m to scale real-time fraud intelligence
Orca Fraud, a real-time fraud intelligence platform, has raised $2,35-million in an oversubscribed seed round to advance its transaction monitoring and fraud intelligence capabilities across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Norrsken22, with...
AI-simulated humans are on the rise – and it’s not as unhuman as it sounds
To the uninitiated, the idea of AI-simulated humans still feels like science fiction. By Louise Polders, head of innovation at neon octopus Until recently, this was a topic that split the research world into opposing camps: those firmly against it, those...
Is capex becoming a liability?
The global shift in technology manufacturing toward AI and hyperscale infrastructure is not a temporary disruption but a structural realignment, as highlighted by an IDC report. By Kuben Ramsamy, head of sales at HPIFS Africa As component supply tightens and device...
Africa needs to be the world’s next tech creator
For decades, the story of global technology has been geographically predictable. Innovation is conceived in California, manufactured in Shenzhen, refined in Tokyo, and consumed everywhere else. Africa, in this script, has largely been cast as the market. Not the...
The next gender gap is time
Women often bear the hidden cost of lost time; improving access restores it, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei South Africa. A country reveals who holds power by watching who gets to wait. Waiting is often framed as a minor inconvenience, yet...
Java Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...
Front-End Developer (Advanced) 1849
Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...
Senior Java Developer
Seeking a Senior Java Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. The role involves full-cycle development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and support. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years of...
Front-End Developer (Advanced) 1849 – Gauteng Pretoria
Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a Senior Java Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. The role involves full-cycle development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and support. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years of...
Software Engineer: Back-End III
Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...
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Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...
Front-End Developer (Senior) 0828 – Gauteng Pretoria
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...
Senior Data Engineer (AI-Driven Engineer) (CPT – Hybrid)
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