AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse
Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...
Retail, e-commerce face new threats in 2026
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the global retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,2% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains...
Choosing to buy local can strengthen communities
Nearly three million SMEs employ more than 13-million South Africans – and this Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs, according to RCS. “Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs - RCS urges consumers to prioritise local businesses...
Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
US, China close to a TikTok deal
Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...
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Huawei provides a preferred hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa
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Online books aim to making reading fun
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Ricoh makes Time listing for sustainability
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Is your business failing CX 101?
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Senior Data Engineer
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Junior ERP Analyst at City of Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)- APPLICATIONS ERP SOLUTION CENTRE JUNIOR ERP ANALYST TWO POSTS WITHIN HR TALENT MANAGEMENT: AND INTEGRATED SERVICESBASIC SALARY: R415 782 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 189/25 - CIVIC CENTRE, CAPE TOWN...
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UX/UI DesignerBring Your Vision to Life Design User Experiences That MatterCape Town | R40,000 - R50,000 | Office-Based About Our ClientOur client is a creative digital agency at the intersection of technology and design, delivering innovative, user-first experiences...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Head AI and Data Engineer
A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands-on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their...
Business Analyst (Lending) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Javascript Engineer
Senior JavaScript EngineerJoin a product-led team pushing the limits of [URL Removed] innovationCape Town-based | R50,000 - R70,000/month | On-site About Our ClientThis fast-growing tech company is building cutting-edge digital products from their Cape Town HQ, with a...
Dynamics 365 Senior Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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