UN calls for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all
The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is...
FNB App Academy, UJ Business School partner on digital education
FNB, together with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS), has announced a collaboration for the 2026 FNB App Academy programme, aimed at expanding access to credible, future-ready digital education and strengthening pathways for youth into South...
Applications open for Global Cleantech Innovation Programme
outh Africa’s infrastructural challenges are well documented: The grid is overloaded; water scarcity is growing; and transport concerns are constant. What’s worse, though, is the 60% youth unemployment recently revealed by Stats SA. But where there is a lack of...
SA fans among the most colourful at 2026 World Cup
South African fans were named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football fan Sam...
AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries
By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...
Real take-home pay falls to two-year low
South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...
Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue
South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...
Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market
The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...
Chinese debutant is world’s most powerful supercomputer
The 67th edition of the TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers has been released – with LineShine, a previously unlisted system installed in China, debuting at Number 1 and displacing El Capitan as the world’s most powerful supercomputer as measured...
Markets get ‘cold shower’ as tech rout forces reality check
Global stock markets sold off sharply yesterday as a wave of selling swept through tech and semiconductor stocks, prompting investors to reassess some of the assumptions that have driven markets higher over the last two years. This is the bearish analysis from Nigel...
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Red Hat debuts sovereign and private cloud capabilities
Red Hat has announced the expansion of its sovereign and private cloud capabilities, empowering global organisations with greater control over their technology and data. As operational independence becomes both a regulatory directive and strategic mandate, Red Hat is...
AI-driven personalisation is redefining CX
Despite record investment in digital campaigns, many South African brands are still pushing irrelevant messages that drive opt‑outs instead of engagement. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip The gap between what customers expect and what many brands...
CX moves to the centre of business strategy
As markets remain competitive and customers grow less tolerant of friction, 2025 marked a clear shift in how organisations think about customer experience (CX) – particularly in business-to-business environments. According to Grant Phillips, Group CEO of e4, customer...
Iress accelerates platform modernisation with Thoughtworks
Iress has announced a strategic partnership with global technology consultancy Thoughtworks to accelerate platform modernisation and unlock AI-enabled growth across its Wealth businesses. The partnership will support Iress in executing its strategy to modernise core...
What comes after GenAI? And what it means for African innovation
For the past three or four years, the world has lived through what is probably the fastest adoption of a general-purpose technology in modern economic history, with systems becoming embedded in ordinary working life so quickly that companies, governments, and...
Naked gives a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT
South African insurance platform Naked believes it has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide a final, binding car insurance quote. The launch also appears to make Naked the first South African...
Xero delivers Claude integration
Xero has announced its live integration with Anthropic, the company behind Claude. Building on a multi-year partnership announced in late March, the speed to market of the integration marks a significant milestone for Xero customers. The partnership brings Claude...
Nissan and Red Hat co-engineer software-defined vehicles
Red Hat has announced a landmark engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Company to build its next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration would involve Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to provide a standardised, scalable Linux...
NEC XON and Avaloq advance wealth management tech in Africa
NEC XON and Avaloq, both part of NEC Corporation, have combined Avaloq’s banking and wealth management platform with NEC XON’s regional presence to support the digitalisation of Africa’s wealth management sector. The collaboration focuses on helping financial...
A seven-nation army couldn’t hold my backlog
By Barry Buck - Anyone who has stood in a Champions League stadium knows the sound. Stomp, stomp, clap. The White Stripes riff converted into a 60 000-person chant before kick-off. There is no better soundtrack for enterprise project queues in 2026. The work keeps...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...
Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder
Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...
Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript/Typescript)
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) to join a high-performance consulting delivery team working across multiple client environments. This role offers exposure to complex, production-grade systems across various industries, with...
Senior Tech Lead (Golang, Java, React)
Platform Modernisation & Architecture: Define and lead the migration from JSP-based frontends to a modern frontend architecture.Evaluate frameworks, build proof-of-concepts, and deliver incremental improvements without disrupting production.Assess and drive...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript/Typescript) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) to join a high-performance consulting delivery team working across multiple client environments. This role offers exposure to complex, production-grade systems across various industries, with...
Senior Tech Lead (Golang, Java, React) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Platform Modernisation & Architecture: Define and lead the migration from JSP-based frontends to a modern frontend architecture.Evaluate frameworks, build proof-of-concepts, and deliver incremental improvements without disrupting production.Assess and drive...
Software Developer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewThe Mid-Level Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining features across the full technology stack of a web platform.You will work across: React/TypeScript frontend (modern UI architecture) Node.js/Express backend APIs...
Software Developer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewThe Mid-Level Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining features across the full technology stack of a web platform.You will work across: React/TypeScript frontend (modern UI architecture) Node.js/Express backend APIs...
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