Global data centres face rising climate risks
Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...
Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market
Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button
Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than 51 000...
Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
AI, innovation should be top budget priorities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...
VAT compliance could address revenue challenges
As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....
BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...
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Passkeys will offer passwordless, unphishable web browsers
South Africans have become used to excellent in-app security when it comes to banking and other online transactions. Looking ahead, passkey technology will mean we could soon enjoy the same unphishable, biometric-based solution in the browser, boosting consumer...
Tech evolution levels the retail playing field
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The evolution of ethics in an age of AI and big data
Over the past decade, advancements in big data and artificial intelligence (AI) have drastically transformed our world, creating many new opportunities, but also giving rise to many challenges, particularly about ethics. This transformation is especially evident in...
Data culture, governance key to maximising generative AI capabilities
Data security and reliability have always been core pillars of a data program. But rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have made these components all the more important. Ensuring AI is fuelled by accurate, comprehensive data is key to realising its full...
Embedding a culture of security
Security culture. This is more than training employees, sneaking fake phishing tests and putting cybersecurity on the budget. It's a culture of using security solutions as part of the very fabric of the organisation to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure the...
Rewriting recruitment …
The recruitment model needs to be disrupted and reimagined if it wants to keep up with a radically evolving talent landscape, writes Lindsay Cowan, CEO of One Degree. The projected gross volume of the gig economy is anticipated to exceed $455-billion in 2023. This...
How network surveillance can revitalise SA’s train network
South Africa's public transport systems are pivotal. Yet, Cape Town's recent minibus taxi strike exposed its vulnerabilities, affecting both commuters and the region's economy. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications The Western Cape felt the...
Delta Scan wins Africa leg of Start-Up World Cup
Delta Scan, with its engineering drone-based inspection technology and digital analysis, has walked off with the African leg of the Start-Up World Cup Pitch Competition at Africa Tech Festival that played out in Cape Town last week. "I appreciate the belief the judges...
The rise of the micro datacentre industry
Micro datacentres today play an all-important role in supporting edge computing infrastructure, bringing computing closer to the source of data whilst reducing latency, and improving performance. It is a role that is set to evolve and grow, with the micro datacentre...
Strong passwords for a better Black Friday
The digital era we live in is a double-edged sword. While it offers convenience and accessibility, it also poses risks, especially when it comes to our personal data and online security. One critical aspect that is often underestimated is the power of using strong...
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst (Cloud Focus) – Advanced Location: Menlyn / Home Office (Hybrid) Work Type: Flexible Hours – 1960 hours per 12-month period Citizenship: Preference for South African citizens/residents. Applicants with valid work permits are also...
Back End Developer – 2851
Back End Developer with 5 years' experience in the IT Industry as well as 2+ years DevOps Engineering experience AND Java, Spring Framework, Unit Testing, REST, Swagger, Jira, Confluence, Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengDevelopment:Java,...
Desktop Support Intern
The ICT Desktop Support Engineer Intern will play a key role in delivering end-user support across our organization. Working closely with our ICT support team, you'll gain practical experience in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, assisting...
Back End Developer – 2851 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer with 5 years' experience in the IT Industry as well as 2+ years DevOps Engineering experience AND Java, Spring Framework, Unit Testing, REST, Swagger, Jira, Confluence, Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengDevelopment:Java,...
Desktop Support Intern – Gauteng Edenburg
The ICT Desktop Support Engineer Intern will play a key role in delivering end-user support across our organization. Working closely with our ICT support team, you'll gain practical experience in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, assisting...
Senior Data Engineer
Job DescriptionSummaryOur client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, APIs, and data platforms. This role will focus on ETL/ELT processes using Matillion and Snowflake, API...
Business Data Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Business Data Manager to join our team, based in JHB-onsite.This role is responsible for overseeing and ensuring proper data management and governance within Group Finance.Job Responsibilities:Creating & enforcing policies for effective data...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Job DescriptionSummaryOur client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, APIs, and data platforms. This role will focus on ETL/ELT processes using Matillion and Snowflake, API...
Business Data Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a Business Data Manager to join our team, based in JHB-onsite.This role is responsible for overseeing and ensuring proper data management and governance within Group Finance.Job Responsibilities:Creating & enforcing policies for effective data...
Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Angular (Web Developer) to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Angular and modern web technologies, a good eye for UI/UX, and the ability to build scalable and responsive applications....
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