AI emerges as growing competitive threat to commercial brokers
UK commercial brokers are increasingly recognising artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive threat as conversational AI creates new ways for customers to research insurance and obtain pricing without initially engaging a broker, according to GlobalData....
Anderon secures funds to scale and expand quantum wafer technology
IBM subsidiary Anderon has finalised a $1-billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the US Department of Commerce to accelerate its R&D efforts to advance the country’s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities. Anderon operates a state-of-the-art...
Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening
As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...
There are remedies for .za domain name fraud
Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...
Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA
Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...
20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing
Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...
OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework
OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...
How to beat the runaway cost of AI tokens
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Sandton - For much of the 20th century, oil was the currency that drove the economy. As we entered the 21st century, businesses started to refer to data as the “new oil”. Today, organisations are realising that data is only...
SA consumers comfortable with AI making financial decisions
Consumers are ready to take the next step in their relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) with four in 10 South African consumers comfortable with AI agents applying for credit, according to new research from Experian. The study – AI in Risk: The Rise of...
Trustworthy practices boost companies’ ROI in AI
A new SAS report with research insights by IDC uncovers what’s powering the organisations winning the race to profit from their AI investments: embracing trustworthy AI measures. Organisations applying trustworthy AI practices were 15 times more likely to report...
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DNI commits R2bn to expand connectivity, drive inclusion
DNI, a privately-owned South African investment company, has announced investments exceeding R2,1-billion across connectivity, digital services, and fintech, expanding access to the tools and services that empower meaningful participation in the digital economy and...
SETA controversy shows why board appointments cannot be a tick-box exercise
Reported findings by the AGSA of irregularities in the appointment of Accounting Authorities at 15 SETAs raise serious concerns about the integrity of public-sector board appointment processes, says the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA). According to...
Esri SA demos how to uncover insights around any location
Esri South Africa, a provider of geographic information system (GIS) technology and location intelligence solutions, has launched an interactive online experience designed to help businesses better understand the value of location in everyday decision-making. Called...
Nutanix supports Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid on Nutanix AHV
Nutanix has announced support for the general availability of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Hybrid with Nutanix AHV, giving organisations greater choice over where their virtual desktops and data run. This will enable organisations to run Azure Virtual Desktop...
Kaspersky debuts App Cleaner for macOS
Kaspersky Premium for macOS now includes App Cleaner, a feature designed to address a common challenge for Mac users trying to free up space on their devices: leftover files from uninstalled apps. Caches, preferences, support files and other associated data may remain...
Takealot promotes made-in-SA products
The Takealot Group, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), has launched the 2026 Takealot TIA Local Innovation Challenge, ‘Made Local’. South Africa has a wealth of innovative, locally manufactured products, with many entrepreneurs already...
Paymenow launches engageHR
Paymenow, an earned wage access and HR solutions platform, has launched engageHR, an AI-native employee self-service and HR platform. With engageHR, employees can check a payslip, apply for leave, update personal records, apply for a job, complete training and receive...
Cloudera and Mistral partner for enterprise data intelligence
Cloudera and Mistral have announced a strategic partnership to bring secure, sovereign AI directly to enterprise data wherever it resides. Cloudera and Mistral will combine Cloudera’s hybrid data and AI platform with Mistral’s sovereign AI models to give enterprises a...
Pan-African payment system enters next phase
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to accelerate adoption and transaction growth across Africa as it enters the next phase of its strategy, following significant expansion of its network and strong growth in payment volumes and values....
So your NPS improved: but are your services easier to access and use?
The conversation around customer experience (CX) has changed. What was once largely about making interactions easier or resolving problems quickly is increasingly about what those interactions enable customers, and the business, to do. By Richard Eberlein, executive...
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Our client is looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within an established IT environment.The role will focus on facilitating effective Scrum practices, supporting delivery teams and helping maintain a productive Agile environment throughout...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within an established IT environment.The role will focus on facilitating effective Scrum practices, supporting delivery teams and helping maintain a productive Agile environment throughout...
IT Project Manager
My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Cyber Program Manager to join them on a 12 month contract 3 Day in office , 2 days WFHOwn laptopTelecoms Role Purpose The Cyber Programme Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination and delivery...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand
My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Cyber Program Manager to join them on a 12 month contract 3 Day in office , 2 days WFHOwn laptopTelecoms Role Purpose The Cyber Programme Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination and delivery...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration, availability, performance, and documentation of the network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient network...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration, availability, performance, and documentation of the network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient network...
Senior Data Analyst (SQL, SAS, Python, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly meticulous & strong technical Senior Data Analyst is wanted by a fast-growing FinTech company where your core role will be to analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and work closely with stakeholders to develop solutions...
Senior Data Analyst (SQL, SAS, Python, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A highly meticulous & strong technical Senior Data Analyst is wanted by a fast-growing FinTech company where your core role will be to analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and work closely with stakeholders to develop solutions...
Embedded Software Engineer – (In-office – Umhlanga)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Research and Development team. The successful candidate will manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle, designing and delivering scalable,...
Embedded Software Engineer – (In-office – Umhlanga) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Research and Development team. The successful candidate will manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle, designing and delivering scalable,...
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