WSIS Prizes honour top tech solutions for digital development
South Africa’s Reach Digital Health has been received an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) award for its MomConnect system. The 15th annual WSIS Prizes honour innovative technological approaches that support global development. The awards, announced at the...
AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA
AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio
Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...
SA organisations are breached every three hours
Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...
UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs
Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...
Why parents share children’s moments online
Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...
Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...
Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...
Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, EchoStar to join S&P 500
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make a number of changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices. NAPCO Security Technologies will replace Alexander & Baldwin in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening...
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Unlocking the future of connectivity
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How FIs can stay ahead with advanced digital verification methods
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Is GenAI overhyped?
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Cell-boosting technology can help protect SA businesses
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How to navigate the rising tide of online scams this festive season
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How to identify and avoid fake tokens
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Should all tokens be equal in the crypto market?
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Empathy the game-changing skill in CX
Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world. By Liezel Jonkheid, director and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab Labelled a ‘soft skill’, it’s a complex trait to develop that requires...
Quick fixes versus long-term gains
Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...
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Scrum Master – Remote Remote
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)
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Design and develop complex SAP WM/EWM solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Maintaining and optimising existing implemented warehouse management features.Perform system testing and support...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) – Gauteng Sandown
Role Summary To develop and optimize ERP and automation solutions across the Online Application System, Data Warehouse, BI/Analytics, and CRM platforms. Build and maintain high-performance software that supports business objectives and enhances operational efficiency....
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0168 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)
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Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote – Remote Remote
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