SA is turning to AI for learning, work and opportunity
A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that South African users are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of...
AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure
By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...
Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse
Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...
Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics
This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...
Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs
Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...
AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth
The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....
Trust in GenAI surges
IT and business leaders have greater trust in generative AI (GenAI) than any other form of AI, according to new research commissioned by SAS. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative exploring AI use and adoption also found that only 40% are investing...
SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...
Poorest workers pay the most for data
For millions of cashiers, guards and cleaners, staying connected is unaffordable. A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. In Europe, the same gigabyte costs less...
These jobs are in demand
The future of work in South Africa will be shaped by rising demand for professionals that offer a strong blend of technical skills, business acumen and digital fluency. This is according to Pnet’s September 2025 Job Market Trends Report, which explores 15 jobs that...
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The impact of AI on the future of work
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Actionable solutions for FIs to fight money laundering
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Ricoh’s cloud portfolio, security score top marks
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LULA acquires Zeelo’s SA operations
LULA, an enterprise ride sharing platform which was launched eight years ago, has acquired Zeelo's operations in South Africa. The operations will transition to LULA's tech-enabled ride-sharing solution, which enables people to be collected from their homes and taken...
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Data Engineer (Senior) 1236 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mid to Senior .NET Developer
Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720 – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
Mid to Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
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