Supply chain shifts to autonomous business
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for a new era of business in which decision-making and execution increasingly shift from siloed automation to outcome-driven autonomy, according to Gartner. Autonomous business is defined by Gartner as a strategy that...
African startups rewrite the AI playbook
Kenya’s emergence as a leading African tech investment hub will come into sharp focus this week as the continent’s most ambitious startups take centre stage at East Africa’s largest tech and AI event in Nairobi, bringing technology that ranges from AI running on a $5...
Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...
SA young scientists heading to Taiwan
Two Eskom Expo for Young Scientists winners are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) with pioneering scientific research that reflects the innovation, scientific curiosity, and global competitiveness of the...
11 news species on the Red List
Eleven new species have been uplisted to the 2025 Regional Mammal Red List of Threatened Species, indicates their declining conservation status, while three mammal species have been downlisted due to improved status. The latest assessment of the status of mammals in...
How leading organisations are making AI work
The World Economic Forum has released a new report revealing successful AI stories that are already delivering measurable performance gains and how pioneering organisations are moving beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerates and...
Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...
The C-suite in 2026 is optimistic, disciplined, flexible and AI-powered
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence. According to International Workplace Group’s latest State of the C-Suite report, 95% of CEOs are optimistic about 2026 and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, after a year marked by economic...
New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features
Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organisation creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling...
Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant
The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...
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IoT solutions drive business growth
The Internet of Things (IoT) makes it possible for businesses to run smoother, faster, and smarter. Ipuseng Maseko, sales support specialist at Trinity Of course, IoT has been around for quite some time. But more than the traditional routers and tracking units, we...
Tips oh how to win at trading
South Africans seeking to diversify their investment portfolios and gain greater financial independence are increasingly turning to forex trading as a viable primary or secondary income stream. Forex trading is hugely popular in South Africa, with an estimated 80 000...
Use MFA to build a stronger business
Cyber threats lurk around every corner; therefore, businesses must prioritise their security measures as never before. The stakes are high; a single data breach can lead to financial ruin, loss of customer trust, and long-lasting reputational damage. By Kumar Vaibhav,...
African business leaders urged to drive continent’s transformation
The president and chief executive of the pan-African Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the continent. Speaking at the just concluded African Renaissance Retreat held in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote pointed...
Connecting the forgotten with quality healthcare
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa's ratio of doctors to patients is notably low, with just 0,8 doctors per 1 000 people, compared to the recommended 2,5 per 1 000. This shortage is particularly severe in rural areas, where healthcare...
Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry
There is a developing global trend concerning lawsuits filed against 'big tech' by regulators and consumers over the use of potentially deceptive 'dark patterns'. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, Lesedi Mathumetse, candidate attorney and...
Independent talent can help project teams adapt and thrive
How do businesses build effective project teams in times of uncertainty? The answer often lies outside of traditional hiring practices, writes Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized. By tapping into the rich reservoir of independent talent, companies can...
DevOps or die: Why companies must transform software delivery
Organisations need to break down silos between development, operations and security teams to streamline processes and deliver value to users more frequently and reliably. This is according to Stefan Swart, fractional chief technology officer of DVT, addressing a...
Obscure Technologies is Sendmarc partner for Africa
South African cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has been selected by Sendmarc as its partner in Africa. Francois van Hirtum, MD of Obscure Technologies, says the company is continually adding best-of-breed products to its solution stack. “The addition of...
Data key for consumer loyalty as retailers look to AI
As the world transitions into the information age, data-driven insights, automation, and data management are becoming increasingly vital for business survival. For retail businesses in South Africa, whose success depends on maintaining a healthy customer base,...
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Durbanville
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote)
Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Low Code Developer
Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote) – Gauteng Gosforth Park
Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706 – Gauteng Pretoria
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Low Code Developer – Western Cape Citrusdal
Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...
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