AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

France signs in social media ban for kids

France has become the first European country to restrict social media access for children. The new law was passed this week and could go into effect from September. One provision of the new law restricts social media access for children under the age of 15. It also...

Acer celebrates 50th birthday with big discounts

To celebrate a half-century of global innovation, Acer South Africa is turning its 50th birthday into a win for its customers. During August, the official Acer Store will host an anniversary event featuring daily half-price deals, interactive prizes, and a grand...

AI makes future workspace needs harder to predict

AI is accelerating the pace of business and forcing companies to rethink how much and what style of office space they need, opting for the benefits of flexible and decentralised workspace models. According to a new study of CEOs and CFOs from International Workplace...

Finance organisations on the lookout for digital talent

The promise of AI in the finance function - and challenges in obtaining the required digital talent - are driving leading CFOs to concentrate hiring efforts and development resources on employees with the necessary aptitude and attitude to meet the function’s digital...

Strongest start to new vehicle sales in 13 years

New vehicle sales in South Africa continued their strong start in 2026, with naamsa reporting 209 838 units sold in the first four months, 12,5% higher than the same period in 2025 (186 599 units) and the strongest January-April performance since 2013 (217 296 units)....

New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...

LiveTwin uses AI to monitor Mpumalanga forests

Reama AI Technology, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa's industrial sectors, has launched its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga....

WSIS Prizes honour top tech solutions for digital development

South Africa’s Reach Digital Health has been received an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) award for its MomConnect system. The 15th annual WSIS Prizes honour innovative technological approaches that support global development. The awards, announced at the...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

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Why Mythos is a problem for legacy code, not for cybersecurity vendors

In July 1851, an American locksmith named Alfred Charles Hobbs sat down in an upstairs room at Joseph Bramah's Piccadilly shop with a padlock that had hung in the window for sixty-one years, beneath a standing offer of two hundred guineas to anyone who could open it...

The cost of doing nothing just went up

Rising IT hardware costs and supply constraints now carry real operational and financial risks, writes Marcelle Steyn: strategic sales lead at InnoVent. There’s a disconnect in many South African businesses right now. IT teams are under pressure to deliver on refresh...

The pitfalls of quick AI solutions for KYC processes

While artificial intelligence (AI) races ahead across the financial services sector, compliance specialists are warning that shortcuts in Know Your Customer (KYC) systems could expose companies to serious legal and regulatory risks. Desigan Naidoo, executive manager:...

Infrastructure modernisation is Africa’s most urgent opportunity

Across Africa’s fastest-growing markets, digital transformation has moved from aspiration to boardroom priority. By Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of Seacom Cloud adoption, artificial intelligence, data platforms, and IoT-enabled ecosystems are no longer fringe...

Africa on the edge of a digital future

The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced security, and cost savings. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure power: SSA at Schneider Electric...

Check Point launches Agentic Exposure Validation

Check Point Software Technologies has launched Agentic Exposure Validation (AEV) for Exposure Management, to put defenders on equal footing with AI-driven attackers. As frontier AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 gain the ability to autonomously...

Acer debuts Snapdragon-powered laptops

Acer has introduced the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15, broadening the company’s laptop portfolio with a greater range of devices powered by Snapdragon. A premium ultraportable AI laptop, Swift Spin 14 AI features a Snapdragon X2 Elite or Snapdragon X2 Plus...

Vertiv expands liquid cooling portfolio

Vertiv has expanded its end-to-end thermal chain with the launch of the Vertiv CoolChip CDU 2300 and Vertiv CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These liquid cooling technologies support the growing demands of AI and...

4Sight Holdings reports revenue increase

4Sight Holdings has reported robust financial results for the financial year ended 28 February 2026, including a 16,3% increase in revenue to R1 163,5-million and operating profit growth of 45,8% to R71,7-million, as enterprise customers increasingly embed artificial...

Senior Database Administrator at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The purpose of the Senior DBA is to lead the administration, security, and optimisation of the Oracle database and application server estate that underpins Adapt IT Education's software delivery and on-premises hosted platforms. This includes taking...

Technical Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Shift Into the Fast Lane of Innovation!Tired of the same old grind? Ready to apply your analytical superpowers where they actually move the needle — in shaping the future of premium mobility?We are hunting for a standout Business Analyst to join the high-octane...

Software Developers with Oracle (CH1253) – Western Cape De Waterkant

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving innovative software solutions within the Financial Services sector? Our client, a reputable organization committed to excellence and technological advancement, is seeking experienced Software Developers with Oracle...

Cyber Security Engineer at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Apply technical knowledge and expertise in designing, building, implementing and maintaining secure complex systems and architectures to ensure the security and safety of data systems within the FIC in order to support the overall strategic direction and...

Intermediate Software Developer (Oracle) – CH1253

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking an experienced and passionate Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and...

C# Developer

Logistics and Distributions company with international footprints is looking for a Senior C# Developer to join their permanent team in the East of Johannesburg We are looking for a Senior developer with proficiency in Web and Windows services, strong RestAPI & MS...

Senior Software Developer (C#) – CH1252

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join our diverse team of C# developers. They are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

C# Developer – Gauteng East Rand

Logistics and Distributions company with international footprints is looking for a Senior C# Developer to join their permanent team in the East of Johannesburg We are looking for a Senior developer with proficiency in Web and Windows services, strong RestAPI & MS...

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