Business travel’s hot list for 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...
Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...
Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks
Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...
SITA says it’s not to blame for delays in crucial Commissions of Inquiry
Following the outcry over the delay of the Madlanga and Mkhwanazi Commissions of Inquiry – which have reportedly “infuriated” President Cyril Ramaphosa – the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is looking to clarify its role in the non-procurement of ICT...
Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...
Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success
New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...
In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes
South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...
Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...
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Distance learning: due diligence must go beyond credentials
The distance learning sector in South Africa continues to grow apace, as prospective students seek alternative pathways to costly full-time, in-person university studies. But with this growth has come the proverbial explosion of offerings on the market, many of which...
An expert takes a closer look at education policies
With the upcoming elections looming, South Africa's political parties are all promising education reform, but will their plans deliver real change? Voters must separate well-intentioned promises from practical solutions to identify if any of these plans can truly move...
Rural schools benefit from online maths and science support
Pupils at six rural schools in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are showing exceptional academic progress in mathematics and science thanks to a partnership between Mondi and the Ligbron e-Learning System. The Ligbron e-Learning System is a distance-learning project...
TelkomLearn aims to empower every child
TelkomLearn is a new digital learning platform poised to transform access to premium educational resources. The platform provides quality courses through accredited partners. TelkomLearn offers a comprehensive suite of digital learning resources, aggregating credible...
Payfast rebrands to Network International
The company Payfast has rebranded to become Network International. Its online e-commerce payment platform, is now 'Payfast by Network'. "Our partners, merchants, and consumers can expect the same quality payment experience from the 'Payfast by Network' e-commerce...
Koosh Panday joins AFSUG board
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of Koosh Panday to its board of directors. Panday currently serves as an SAP Alliance Partner and programme delivery lead at Accenture. Previously, he held several key positions in the industrial...
Nutanix wins Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award
Nutanix has won the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the inaugural Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. "We are thrilled to receive the Intelligent Data Centres Storage Partner Award at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024," says Alex Russell,...
Tech bootcamps help to bridge the skills gap
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, hundreds of thousands of matriculants face critical decisions about their professional future. Tech-based careers, buoyed by the rapid digitisation of almost all aspects of our lives, present lucrative opportunities. By Riaz Moola,...
Cybersecurity research empowers law enforcement
The threat landscape has expanded in recent years as our world has become more interconnected. This has resulted in cybercriminals seeking out more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities for profit. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African and venture markets at...
Do you know your cloud backup responsibilities?
Creating backups is crucial, and many rely on cloud backups to keep our data safe. Yet the majority have the wrong idea of how these backups work and whether their data is actually covered. As we celebrated World Backup Day last month, let's look at who is responsible...
BI Analyst (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
SummaryOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their fast-growingstartup company in the agriculture industry. The BI Analyst will be responsible for analyzing largedatasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to...
Desktop Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
UX Designer
UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...
Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal)
SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...
Desktop Support Engineer
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...
Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...
Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment/MLOps) (CPT Hybrid/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...
Software Engineer (Citrusdal)
SummaryOur client is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in datamanagement, transformation, and analytical product development. The ideal candidate will beresponsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend...
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