HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery
South Africa's travel and tourism sector is in a strong recovery phase in 2025 - marked by a record-setting number of jobs and growing domestic spending, according to the Tourism Trends in South Africa 2025 report. While the sector's total economic contribution is...
Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...
Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...
AI training initiative launched for African SMEs
AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...
Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards
The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...
Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents
New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...
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Industry engagement fuels graduate success
Professional industry experts possess valuable insights into the complexities of day-to-day business activities, including rapid developments in their respective fields, which means they have a crucial contribution to make in the development of university curricula....
NEC XON gains Palo Alto Prisma SASE Specialisation
NEC XON has achieved "Prisma SASE Specialisation Level" from Palo Alto Networks. Armand Kruger, head of cyber security at NEC XON, has been pivotal in driving the partnership with Palo Alto Networks. "Our efforts have not only led to this significant achievement but...
Why enterprise AI needs connected clouds
As AI evolves alongside the expansion of cloud computing, it gains significantly enhanced capabilities for storage, processing and data management. By Erica Langhi, associate principal solutions architect at Red Hat Modern enterprises are capitalising on this by...
Cybereason launches SDR Data Ramp Program
Cybereason has launched it SDR Data Ramp Program with Observe, allowing new customers of Cybereason's Next Gen SIEM Detection & Response (SDR) product to send up to 1TB of log data per day free for the first 90 days, enabling in-depth analysis and extraction of...
Datacentrix is Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year
Datacentrix has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. According to Louis Van den Berg, business development...
Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills
Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa's top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company's Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy Instructors' Summit...
What the new Living Wage really means for low earners
Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15 000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of...
Innovation doesn’t have to be collateral damage to FI legacy system budgets
Technology investment has continued apace and, according to Gartner, IT spending in the banking and investment services market is forecast to increase by 8,7% in 2024 and is expected to reach $1-trillion by 2028. But even with all this money being thrown at IT, many...
Embrace the DevSecOps advantage
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...
Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre
Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...
Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE robust Cybersecurity operations, proactive threat detection, and effective risk management as the next Mid-Tier Security Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. This role involves collaborating with IT and Security teams,...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...
Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE robust Cybersecurity operations, proactive threat detection, and effective risk management as the next Mid-Tier Security Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. This role involves collaborating with IT and Security teams,...
Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...
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My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in an Agile environmentStrong practical knowledge of the Scrum...
SharePoint Developer (6 month contract) 120 hours p/m (on-site) Isando (TB)
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, deploying and maintaining SharePoint solutions, as well as providing ongoing support to end-users. Must have proficient experience with web development & front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS,...
Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in an Agile environmentStrong practical knowledge of the Scrum...
SharePoint Developer (6 month contract) 120 hours p/m (on-site) Isando (TB) – Gauteng Gauteng
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, deploying and maintaining SharePoint solutions, as well as providing ongoing support to end-users. Must have proficient experience with web development & front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS,...
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