AI research aims to help children with epilepsy
After nearly a decade of uncontrolled seizures and repeatedly being told their child’s brain scans were “normal”, Matthew and Jenny Sanan have launched a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign to fund Project Unseen, a South African research initiative exploring how...
SA young scientists recognised at Taiwan International Science Fair
Two exceptional young scientists from Limpopo and the Western Cape have been recognised for their innovative research projects at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Karabo Mpuru, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane, and Yu-Yao...
AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher
Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...
Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste
South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...
Young entrepreneurs honoured as Anzisha opens 2026 fellowship
Applications for the Anzisha 2026 Fellowship are open, following the conclusion of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit. The Fellowship backs Africa’s youngest founders with venture-building support, coaching and a continent-wide peer community to help...
Entrepreneurship must be part of the DNA of SA universities
South Africa’s higher education institutions have made significant strides in embedding entrepreneurship, but more could be done to encourage innovative thinking. This is the word from Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, deputy minister of higher education and training, speaking at...
CompTIA recognises Africa’s top trainers
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a profound impact on how we learn, what we learn and how we teach. This is the word from Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, speaking at the biennial CompTIA Partner Awards held last...
Developing economies boost global trade
Global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of 2025, despite volatility, policy shifts and persistent geopolitical tensions. This is one of the findings of the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released today. And,...
Major gaps in local SMB cybersecurity
SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees - are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks -...
Africa is still cybercriminals’ favourite target
Africa is once again the most targeted global region for cyberattacks, according to Check Point’s September Threat Intelligence Report, with an average of 2 902 attacks per organisation per week. Telecommunications, government, and consumer goods and services led in...
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Akamai and Exclusive Networks Africa join forces
Cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks Africa has announced a new local partnership with Akamai Technologies, the cloud company that powers and protects life online, with a view to assisting the organisation to further entrench itself across the African...
Vertiv premiers TimberMod and AI-focused portfolio
Vertiv is participating in the forthcoming Pan African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference 2024, being held in Sandton (16 and 17 July 2024). The event addresses the needs of those involved in the creation of data centres and critical digital infrastructure across...
How to unleash SA’s BPO potential
South Africa has evolved into a global hub for business process outsourcing (BPO), offering a wide range of services including IT support and software development. With the BPO industry growing at an annual rate of 22% over the last four years, South Africa presents a...
AI heralds a new era for business productivity and efficiency
The technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift comparable to the spread of smartphones in the mid-00's. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa While we've had a constant stream of technological advancements since then,...
Digital world makes defending against more relevant
In a hyper-connected, always-on world, both citizens and businesses must develop robust, multi-layered cybersecurity strategies to combat the flourishing cybercrime ecosystem. By Michael de Neuilly-Rice, cyber security architect at NEC XON These illicit markets have...
SMEs, you are the low hanging fruit for cybercriminals
According to an IBM report, on average it takes nearly 287 days to detect and contain a data breach. A lot of damage can be done in such a long period of time. For one thing, your reputation can go down the drain along with your dream of selling this great little...
Cybersecurity an organisational responsibility given the threat from AI
While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, are now important tools in industries ranging from travel and insurance to media and finance. By Wendy Tembedza, partner, Dario...
Dealing with quiet quitting in a modern workplace
The traditional notion of physical presence as a measure of productivity and commitment is being challenged. Instead, there is a shift towards valuing emotional engagement and connection with work, even if it means employees are not always physically present. However,...
Solar power offers a reprieve from electricity tariff hikes
Steep electricity tariff hikes mean South African consumers are still battling electricity woes, making the switch to solar more sensible than ever, says Versofy Solar co-founder and CEO, Ross Mains-Sheard. South Africans are starting to feel the pinch of the 12,7%...
Manage the risks of public WiFi
Public WiFi is quite popular at cafés, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. To...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Shape thefuture of data with high-impact analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. Is this you?You're analytical, solution-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentwhere complex data challenges fuel your curiosity. You enjoy turning raw datainto...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Sandton
Solution Architecture involves designing, describing, and managing the engineering of solutions aligned to specific business problems. The Solutions Architect leads this function and is responsible for defining and presenting the overall technical vision of the...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2433
Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0816
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...
IT Support Technician at Acnode
We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2433 – Gauteng Pretoria
Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0816 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...
IT Support Technician at Acnode – Western Cape Durbanville
We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...
Senior Data Warehouse Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...
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