Disruptive technologies like AI and robotics will reshape the future of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are the central disruptive technologies that will transform work and workplaces, and this disruption is already underway. However, technologies like autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the Industrial Internet also have important...
Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats
Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...
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...
Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming
After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...
How AI affects a world of shattered norms
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...
Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...
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What comes next for AI?
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Balancing AI and human judgment in credit decisions
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Effective implementation key for public procurement legislation success
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Why spatial data accuracy matters
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Are employers really trying to recruit and retain top coders?
Organisations have a real shot at tackling the talent shortage by changing how they hire coders and making sure their employees are happy, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. As we move towards a more digitised world and many businesses pivot towards e-commerce and...
Is your CEO safe from whaling or spear phishing?
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This looks like a job for industrial AI
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Will SA brands rise to the new e-commerce challenges
As global e-commerce giants like Amazon, Shein and Temu set their sights on South Africa's growing e-commerce space, local retailers may find themselves feeling the pinch. By Thomas Kingombe, MD and partner, and Vishakha Chopra, project leader at BCG Johannesburg Will...
How exporters can overcome cross-border payment challenges
Cross-border trade is a key driver of the South African economy, accounting for over half of the country's total exports. However, South African exporters face several challenges in receiving cross-border payments, including high transaction fees, currency conversion...
Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...
JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. The Java Developer will be responsible for designing,...
Backend Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
There is a demand to support the Oracle business community with Organisation as a backfill resource. To provide functional support to Organisation ERP system users on assigned modules with focus on testing, business analysis, system setup and configuration.To take...
Buying Categories – Data Analyst at Food Lovers Market – Head Office
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Lover's Market Retail division consists of almost 100 Food Lover's Market stores in sub-Saharan Africa, which includes six Food Lover's Eateries. The retail division also includes 32 Diamond Discount Liquors and Market Liquors stores,...
Buying Categories – Data Analyst at Food Lovers Market – Head Office – Western Cape Brackenfell
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Lover's Market Retail division consists of almost 100 Food Lover's Market stores in sub-Saharan Africa, which includes six Food Lover's Eateries. The retail division also includes 32 Diamond Discount Liquors and Market Liquors stores,...
Junior Systems Engineer at Milkor
Role SummaryThe Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, verification, and qualification of complex systems that combine hardware and software to meet customer and operational requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary...
Junior Systems Engineer at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town
Role SummaryThe Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, verification, and qualification of complex systems that combine hardware and software to meet customer and operational requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary...
Senior Python Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton.The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for building and...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton.The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for building and...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
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