Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use
A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...
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...
What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?
With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...
Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams
With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...
Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...
Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability
Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...
Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety
At the recent Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer. By exploiting a zero-day vulnerability...
Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...
IBM launches new defence-focused AI model
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...
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Businesses urged to strengthen security posture
Implementing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and data protection are the first proactive steps to strengthening the security posture of any business. Organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0...
Generalists are becoming the new MVPs at work
As economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts - or the threat of them - continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to futureproofing one's career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist. A generalist might sound...
Redefining retail through store reinvention
It was just four years ago during the pandemic - with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward. Today,...
Eric Sampson is new Spark Schools MD
Earl Sampson has been appointed as the new MD of Spark Schools South Africa, direct responsibility for the operation of the Spark portfolio in South Africa. Spark Schools group CEO Stacey Brewer says Sampson offers rich multicultural insights from his work in...
Ticketmaster expands in Africa with Quicket acquisition
Ticket marketplace Ticketmaster is acquiring Quicket, a major player in Africa's general admission event and festival ticketing, to further support the rapidly growing live events market across the continent. Having launched in 2022, Ticketmaster serves some of South...
Data sharing could drive African financial inclusion
Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continents vast economic potential. By Thabo Molefe, head of...
The evolution of zero trust
Around 18 months ago, I was writing about the "endless journey" to zero trust, writes Dave Russell, vice-president: enterprise strategy at Veeam. I used the word "endless" because zero trust is a mindset rather than a product or a destination - it's a target to aim...
Shift to omnichannel payments drives efficiency, enhances CX
Even as more retailers turn to setting up online storefronts to extend their presence and cater to shoppers looking for convenience, the majority of South Africans still prefer to shop at physical stores, and retailers are looking for a solution that gives them a...
Are there cracks in the hybrid working model?
Hybrid working is no longer a trend; it has become a way of working for many organisations and employees. "But, as with the adoption of any new course of operation, there are always issues and learnings along the way," says Vuyiseka Ntshuntshe from Bizmod. Many...
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Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks Pipelines and related services. Create and optimise data models and data warehousing solutions to support reporting and analytics needs. Build high-quality...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)
A strategy and innovation consultancy focused on digital transformation in Africa, working with governments and companies to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and create digital solutions for public and private sectors, is seeking an...
Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks Pipelines and related services. Create and optimise data models and data warehousing solutions to support reporting and analytics needs. Build high-quality...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Western Cape Cape Town
A strategy and innovation consultancy focused on digital transformation in Africa, working with governments and companies to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and create digital solutions for public and private sectors, is seeking an...
DevOps Engineer (AI/ML) at Datonomy Solutions
We're looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong MLOps experience to help operationalize AI and Machine Learning models across the business. You will build and manage the cloud, infrastructure, and pipelines that allow Data Scientists and ML Engineers to deploy models...
DevOps Engineer (AI/ML) at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Bellville
We're looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong MLOps experience to help operationalize AI and Machine Learning models across the business. You will build and manage the cloud, infrastructure, and pipelines that allow Data Scientists and ML Engineers to deploy models...
Software Support Technician (Afrikaans speaking)
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Data Analyst
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.You will: Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key...
Software Support Technician (Afrikaans speaking) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Melrose
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.You will: Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key...
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