The ‘grey swan’ risks threatening global digital stability
As digital systems become more interconnected and dependent on invisible technical foundations, new categories of cyber risks are emerging beyond traditional malware, ransomware, and disruption. In new analysis, Alexander Gostev, chief technology expert at Kaspersky,...
Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom
A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
UCT launches African Hub for AI safety, governance debates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) have launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security, a platform designed to ensure that African perspectives are at the centre of global artificial intelligence (AI) safety...
Nokia, fibertime roll out fibre to the townships
In collaboration with Nokia – and in line with its goal of connecting 2-million homes by 2028 - fibertime is expanding its fibre broadband access footprint to include an additional 400 000 homes located across South Africa’s underserved communities. As part of the...
Passengers are already digital … why isn’t travel?
Passengers are losing patience with time-consuming airport processes – they are living digital-first lives; they manage their finances, health, and mobility from their phones – but when it’s time to fly, they’re still asked to queue, print, and repeat. This year’s...
Gaia telescope captures the Milky Way’s great wave
The Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre. We’ve known for about a hundred years that the galaxy’s...
Datatec expects increased earnings
Datatec has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025, alerting shareholders that earnings for the period will be substantially higher than last year. All divisions within the group have delivered very strong financial performances in H1 FY26...
Glencore transitions to renewable energy with Discovery Green
Discovery Green and Glencore have signed a 20-year renewable energy supply agreement which will see the replacement of the majority of the electricity consumption at four of Glencore’s major mining operations with renewable energy. Starting in 2027, Discovery Green...
BBI and Huawei boost SA connectivity
Broadband Infraco (BBI) and Huawei have launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network aimed at bringing high-capacity, affordable broadband to millions of South Africans. “We are bridging the digital divide on two fronts - closing the digital inequality gap at...
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Avaya elevates customer engagement with Edify acquisition
Avaya's recent acquisition of Edify is a strategic move, capitalising on the evolving dynamics of customer experience. This acquisition not only positions Avaya to cater to the growing demand for proactive, relationship-oriented customer engagement, but also aligns...
Unlocking SA’s digital identity revolution
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Countering the threat of foreign interference
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The future of digital identity in South Africa
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Braintree retains LS Retail status
Braintree has been awarded LS Retail Diamond Partner Status for the fifth consecutive year. LS Retail, which provides software solutions for retail and hospitality industries, awarded only 34 partners of LS Retail worldwide, with only two awarded to partners in the...
CFS Group to sell Clarity TEM
CFS Group, part of the KID Group of companies, is now a reseller of Clarity Technology Expense Management (TEM) software by Apex BI. Corian Kruger, business development manager at CFS Group, says Clarity meets a growing need for organisations to gain more control over...
Robust data governance should form part of your PoPIA compliance, ESG strategy
Often, the first thing that comes to mind on mention of the acronym ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is reducing carbon footprint, and generally, implementing sustainable energy solutions along with this. By Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at DMP SA...
Outsourcing can reduce small business payroll risks
If your business has to deal with frequent tax penalties, compliance fines and legal disputes, it may be time to consider outsourcing your payroll to a professional payroll bureau. The financial and strategic benefits of payroll outsourcing have proven invaluable for...
Innovations driving next-gen data security
Data security stands as a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, traditional security measures are often inadequate in safeguarding sensitive information from sophisticated cyber-attacks. As businesses...
Long-term energy solutions drive mining resilience
According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. By Johan Helberg, head of mining at Aggreko, Africa, Middle East, and Asia The research firm underscored the...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Sandton
Solution Architecture involves designing, describing, and managing the engineering of solutions aligned to specific business problems. The Solutions Architect leads this function and is responsible for defining and presenting the overall technical vision of the...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2433
Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0816
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...
IT Support Technician at Acnode
We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2433 – Gauteng Pretoria
Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0816 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...
IT Support Technician at Acnode – Western Cape Durbanville
We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...
Senior Data Warehouse Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...
Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)
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Graduate Software Developer OpportunityOur client is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate with 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in C#/.NET. Join their team and work on exciting projects that make an impact!Requirements:Degree in Computer Science...
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