Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

These are SA’s most in-demand jobs in 2026

Pnet has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for...

Expert cautions agentic AI could be a ticking timebomb

As autonomous AI agents enter commerce, consumers are warned that it is scaling faster than trust, accountability and awareness. According to Miguel Fornes, information security manager at Surfshark, the unprecedented acceleration of agentic AI is entering a new and...

The worrying state of mental health in SA’s township adolescents

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that more than half of adolescents in a South African township are living with significant symptoms of anxiety and depression - and that the ways they cope with stress may be making their struggles worse. In her...

Air cargo on the up in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...

inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field

Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...

Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn

Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...

The rise and rise of the AI PC

Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...

PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility

The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...

Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...

Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...

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A call to rethink data protection in today’s threat landscape

Today's cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, posing significant data challenges, and placing organisations under immense pressure to safeguard their business, whether from internal or external attacks. By Modeen Malik, principal systems engineer at Commvault...

How to navigate the cryptocurrency security maze

In an era where the allure of cryptocurrencies captivates the imagination of the global market, the double-edged sword of the decentralised and unregulated nature of these digital assets presents opportunities and significant security challenges for businesses. This...

A fake doctor’s note could cost you your job

It's the law: if you are absent from work for more than two consecutive days, or more than twice within eight weeks, you have to provide a doctor's note to your employer, according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Some employees, however, think...

Don’t let innovation be a casualty of rapid digital transformation

While there is no doubt that banks around the world fast tracked their digital transformation plans as a result of the pandemic, a report from Accenture posits that the rapid growth in digital services may have negatively affected innovation in the sector. In order to...

AI is driving data centres to the edge

The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the rapid growth and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is shaping the design and operation of data centres. By Ben Selier,...

Conferences examine Africa’s potential

Africa's doors are open for business, with huge untapped potential across its vast markets. The procurement and supply chain professions have a pivotal role to play in Africa's growth and success as they can drive collaboration, partnerships and cross-border trade,...

New ISO certifications vital for providing a mature service offering

Datacentrix has achieved several information security and privacy management, quality management, and occupational health and safety certifications from the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO). "I am pleased to announce our recent achievement of...

In the AI era, SA must choose a regulatory path

As South Africa steps into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), there's a concerted effort by our government and several bodies within the ICT sector, to strike a balance between embracing the potential of AI and ensuring responsible practices. By Ayavuya Jack,...

Financial sector must comply with new IT risk regulations

South Africa's financial services companies, including insurers, have until 15 November 2024 to comply with the requirements of the new Joint Standard for IT Governance and Risk Management, issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority....

Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Intermediate .Net Developer (Blazor) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We're hiring an intermediate Full Stack Developer to build new features and maintain our clients WPF + Blazor app. You'll work primarily in C#, Blazor, and Entity Framework Core with SQLite (codefirst). The focus is solid execution: shipping...

Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

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