The end of queueing at Home Affairs?
The Department of Home Affairs has officially launched its new Digital Partnership Model with nine branches of Capitec Bank and Standard Bank now offering Smart IDs under its Online Verification Service – with another eight branches slated to go live by the end of the...
Anthropic files lawsuits against the Pentagon
Anthropic has sued the US Department of Defense, challenging the Pentagon’s decision to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk. The company has filed two lawsuits, accusing the Pentagon of using the designation to punish the company on ideological grounds....
Key talent management trends leaders should prepare for
Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner. The research group has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will...
All the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Programme
Meta has announced all the national winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025 - a programme bringing together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using the Llama large language model to address real challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture,...
Europe stands united in data centre race
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...
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,...
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Epson evolves Heat-Free Line Inkjet printing
Epson launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market, offering the energy-saving and productivity advantages afforded by Epson's existing Line Inkjet printers but in a smaller, A4 format. Boasting high print and scan speeds (up to...
Peach Payments acquires Operativa
Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa as a going concern. The acquisition sees the full Operativa team integrated into Peach Payments, with Operativa co-founders Dayne Olivier and Ben Janecke taking...
SA business attracts clients in 46 countries
Pragma, a South African-based enterprise asset management company, is achieving global recognition and growth via its targeted software platform. This is according to recently-appointed CEO Scott Gibson, who says: "Pragma's roots are in engineering consulting...
Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries
Small business platform Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 -- an initiative offering more than R8-million in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans and help drive future success. Entries for...
Exclusive Networks certifies as Infoblox Diamond-level distributor
Exclusive Networks has become the first Distributor Partner to achieve Diamond-Level certification in Infoblox's Skilled to Secure Partner Program for EMEA as it gears up for growth with a new Infoblox Professional Services agreement. In today's rapidly evolving...
NetScout expands IT observability at the edge
NetScout has introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of...
Mimecast debuts Human Risk Management platform
Mimecast has launched its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, in response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors. The platform will provide visibility into an organisation's risk...
Absa enhances digitally-powered financial solutions in Africa
Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space, with enhanced features such as advanced machine learning algorithms and improved data analytics. "We are strengthening our digital offerings across all segments and using advanced analytics to enhance...
Standardisation helps to bullet-proof OT security
South Africa is not being spared the scourge of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks. As recently as 22 June, the National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that blocked communications between its information systems, resulting...
Vertiv adds next-generation UPS
As global electricity demand from data centres is expected to double by 2026 - largely driven by computing and cooling requirements from AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC (high-performance computing) - it is crucial to have a robust backup power solution to provide...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...
Data Engineer
Our client is on the lookout for a talented and innovative Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting hybrid position offers the perfect blend of flexibility and collaboration in a vibrant work environment. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
MI & Reporting Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
The MI Data & Reporting Analyst will serve as a strategic enabler within the Collections & Recoveries squad, driving the adoption of AI, data science, and advanced analytics to optimise performance and support the bank's technology transformation. The role...
Senior Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using Data Platforms. Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the information classification requirements on a need-to-know basis. Data...
Project Manager
?? We're hiring - Senior Project Manager (12 month contract)Position OverviewOur client in the banking industry is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using Data Platforms. Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the information classification requirements on a need-to-know basis. Data...
Project Manager – Gauteng Gauteng
?? We're hiring - Senior Project Manager (12 month contract)Position OverviewOur client in the banking industry is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have...
Senior Data Scientist
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...
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