IBM and Riyadh Air build first AI-native airline
IBM and Riyadh Air have announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and...
AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks
Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...
Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content
Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...
AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria
With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...
SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone
Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....
Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs
Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...
Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax
Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...
Vodacom partners with SA Rugby
Building on its longstanding relationship, Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby affiliated competitions. From junior to...
Network International expands portfolio with Absa
Absa Business Banking has appointed Network International - a leading digital commerce group in the Middle East and Africa – as its digital payments technology partner. Network will provide Absa with end-to-end payment processing capabilities through a single payments...
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Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa
While Africa continues to face challenges around healthcare accessibility and cost, there are glimmers of hope on the digital horizon, writes Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become home to one in three people by the end of the...
How tax automation could boost the digital economy
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Reinventing the workforce in the age of GenAI
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CIPC hack could have serious consequences for SA organisations
The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) holds the registration details of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights within a vast database that comprises ID numbers, addresses, contact information and more. It has also...
Veeam recognises top African partners
Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2023 Veeam ProPartner Awards in Africa, celebrating the achievements and dedication of Veeam Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners. The award winners have successfully...
Avanti Communications appoints sales director
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Ransomware attacks are a growing threat for Kenyan businesses
Businesses in Kenya are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by cyber threats, especially ransomware attacks, which are growing in both frequency and sophistication and can have devastating effects on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution...
How microgrids could alleviate load shedding
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that South Africans experienced 600 hours less load shedding over the past three months than they did in the same period last year. But, while this has been welcomed, the threat of load shedding still...
Fintechs help drive financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa
As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sees growth in fintech operators, it will become easier and safer for people to send money back home, writes Nikki Kettles, executive of licences and payments regulation at Mukuru. With half of Africans migrating to...
Cybersecurity strategies for cloud acceleration in financial services
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Senior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Systems Analyst to join our IT team. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, leading the analysis, design, and implementation of complex IT systems and solutions. You will provide technical...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...
Mid – Level Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Systems Analyst to join our technology team. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, analyzing requirements, designing system workflows, and supporting the...
Java Developer
BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...
Mid – Level Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Systems Analyst to join our technology team. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, analyzing requirements, designing system workflows, and supporting the...
Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...
Systems Analyst (Junior Level) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Systems Manager – Automotive – Remote Remote
A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...
Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
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