Countdown to ZANOG@iWeek2026
With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates there is no cost to register. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network...
AI is fueling biometric fraud in southern Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly reduced the cost, while increasing the scalability and quality of deepfake fraud. In addition, as identity becomes part of the fabric of many essential applications, fraudsters increasingly attack the online ID capture pipeline...
Local demand for cash remains resilient
Despite tracking slightly lower than in previous years, cash remains important for the South African economy, according to the inaugural PayInc Cash Index. “Although levels are 3,7% lower than a year ago and cash supply has eased, PayInc’s reporting metrics indicate...
Data centres fuel global construction boom
The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...
AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics
There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...
Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge
The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...
Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple
Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...
Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%
Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...
Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
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SAP, business leaders seek innovation in East Africa
Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met last week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa's economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations...
Private 5G will be a gamechanger for automation and industry
Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value...
Proptech uses AI to provide a competitive advantage
While the property industry globally has traditionally been a laggard when it comes to the use of technology, focusing more attention on assets such as physical buildings rather than technology, this has rapidly changed. A growing number of businesses are now...
Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in South Africa goes to great lengths to provide employees and employers with a structure they can use to address matters around conduct and discipline. By Dumisani Ndiweni, partner at Webber Wentzel However, since the LRA and Commission...
Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP, GM for Middle East and Africa
Qlik has announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as senior vice-president and GM: Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled to welcome Tejas Mehta to the Qlik team," says Gareth Vincent, senior vice-president of sales: EMEA at Qlik. "His leadership and vision will be...
NWK partners with BCX, Q-KON to enhance comms
NWK, South Africa's oldest agricultural company and known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-KON to enhance its communication capabilities. In a strategic move aimed at bolstering operational...
Receiving stations ensure access to MTG satellite data
The first of a series of PUMA-2025 receiving stations specifically designed to capture data from the next-generation of Meteosat geostationary satellites has been installed in Nairobi, Kenya. It will ensure that Kenyan meteorologists can use the most accurate and...
Liquid and Globalstar partner to deliver high-speed 5G access
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Liquid, says:...
Now UNO is available for in-car gaming
Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group have announed that Mattel's classic card game UNO will be revealed this week for in-car gaming at gamescom 2024. "We continue to increase the value of the overall digital experience for our customers," says Stephan Durach, senior...
Arcserve’s Comprehensive Disaster Recovery
Johannesburg, Wednesday 14th August, 2024: According to Arcserve Southern Africa, A well-defined disaster recovery plan is crucial for minimising downtime and ensuring operations are returned to normal, quickly. "Any such plans should also incorporate a data backup...
Data Scientist
This is an exciting career opportunity for someone with a Masters degree in Data Science or studying towards this. Someone with the ability to work with complex data sets and with strong problem solving skills, Desired Skills: Innovation Continuous Improvement Data...
Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)
Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)Build and scale modern communication platforms with real-world impactPretoria (office-based) | R30 000 - R40 000 About Our ClientOur client is a communications software company delivering scalable messaging and communication...
Data Scientist – Western Cape Stellenbosch
This is an exciting career opportunity for someone with a Masters degree in Data Science or studying towards this. Someone with the ability to work with complex data sets and with strong problem solving skills, Desired Skills: Innovation Continuous Improvement Data...
Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript) – Gauteng Pretoria West
Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)Build and scale modern communication platforms with real-world impactPretoria (office-based) | R30 000 - R40 000 About Our ClientOur client is a communications software company delivering scalable messaging and communication...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The purpose of the IT Project Manager III role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery of multiple, cross-functional, global and large-scale IT projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The purpose of the IT Project Manager III role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery of multiple, cross-functional, global and large-scale IT projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Strong Intermediate who wants to move into a Senior role) who combines strong hands-on development skills. You'll help shape architecture, guide technology choices, mentor developers, and work closely with clients to...
Scrum Master LW
Empowering software development teams to apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher levels of Scrum maturity and flow.Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation...
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