More needs to be done on air pollution reporting
A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking....
OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract
OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...
Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement
Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...
FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
How to combat disinformation attacks
By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...
WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...
iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists
iStore Education has announced the two three finalists in each category of the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, following a record 225 submissions from 32 schools across five provinces. A total of 62 standout entries were shortlisted and sent to the international...
How earth observation can aid public health
A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...
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The use of drones in precision farming takes off in SA
The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision farming - a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for...
Navigating financial crime and regulatory challenges in cross-border transactions
According to McKinsey research, cross-border payments are a major revenue driver for payments companies and banks, representing worldwide flows of around $150-trillion a year. Remittances offer particularly attractive opportunities for money launderers, terrorist...
Africa reaches important milestones on its data centre journey
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Africa's data centre market is attracting significant interest from foreign direct investment (FDI) and subsequent institutional investors. For one, the continent plays an important role in data centre developers' efforts to meet...
Why your bank isn’t up to the task of sending money offshore
South African banks love to promote their tech credentials. They'll incorporate any awards they win for innovation or tech integration into their marketing materials and race each other to introduce new app features. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex For the most...
Digital communications empowers African SMEs
The African small business landscape is brimming with potential. From active markets to innovative entrepreneurs, the continent represents a vibrant hub of economic activity. Yet, in this dynamic environment, standing out and reaching customers can be a challenge,...
AI helps finance teams work smarter
Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in financial systems is driving finance teams to work smarter and consequently enhancing business efficiencies. Gary Govender, strategic business development manager at Alnet Technologies, highlights the pivotal role of...
Could automation be the answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?
With South Africans last having experienced load shedding on 26 March, many are cautiously optimistic that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes. But the reality is they're far from over. In early June, for example, the country's four...
Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa
On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has...
Xinghe Intelligent Network bridges the transition from the Digital Era to the Intelligent Era
"Intelligent technologies are fast approaching, driving us to constantly innovate networking technologies so as to better embrace business changes.” That was the message from Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line during his keynote at Huawei...
Turrito aims to empower IT teams with Argantic acquisition
Internal IT teams face a multitude of unique challenges, requiring specialised skills and experience to address specific needs. Traditional IT systems, which are often rigid and expensive to modify, only intensify these issues. The pressure to rapidly adapt...
Senior Python Developer (AWS/Azure) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with strong cloud engineering expertise across AWS and/or Azure. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on Python development experience, deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, and a proven...
Senior Python Developer (AWS/Azure) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with strong cloud engineering expertise across AWS and/or Azure. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on Python development experience, deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, and a proven...
C# .Net Developers
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements 5-6 years expBSc/BTechC# .Net Core / .Net...
API Developer
Job DescriptionThe API Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that support Company's enterprise integration strategy. The role enables seamless communication between internal platforms, external...
C# .Net Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements 5-6 years expBSc/BTechC# .Net Core / .Net...
API Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
Job DescriptionThe API Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that support Company's enterprise integration strategy. The role enables seamless communication between internal platforms, external...
X3 Senior Project Managers
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
X3 Senior Project Managers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
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