Kids face a mental health crisis and global knowledge gaps
A new child and youth mental health report sheds light on the scale of our global knowledge gaps on the correlation between childhood technology use and childhood mental health impacts. Over the past decade, mental health conditions in children and adolescents have...
IBM and the Recording Academy strike a chord
IBM, the official artificial intelligence (AI) & cloud partner of the Grammy Awards for nearly a decade, has announced the launch of a new fan engagement solution. By tapping into the power of agentic AI, GRAMMY® IQ built with IBM watsonx transforms the Recording...
Cisco’s lower prices drive WiFi 7 surge
Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue grew by double-digits for the second consecutive quarter - confirming its emergence from the doldrums of 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco has kept its average WiFi 7 AP price significantly below...
Calling all young innovators …
Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses with applications now open for an incubation programme that boosts innovative enterprises and job creation. The Orange Corners Designs...
Chinese automakers reshaping SA’s used car market
Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with - giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed, and the same...
Cable cuts result in Azure network latency
Microsoft Azure users might experience delays due to cable cuts in the Red Sea. Microsoft states that, starting yesterday (6 September 2025), network traffic traversing through the Middle East may experience increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea....
Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire
Billionaire Elon Musk could soon become a trillionaire. A new pay package being proposed by the Tesla board could make boost its CEO’s net worth – already an impressive $400-billion – to over $1-trillion. There is a caveat, though: the payday depend on Tesla meeting...
Chandra observes a star’s inner conflict before it explodes
The inside of a star turned on itself before it spectacularly exploded, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Today, this shattered star, known as the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, is one of the best-known, well-studied objects in the sky....
Consumers distrust AI-powered search results
A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...
AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits
A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...
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ESG and the link to executive compensation
Executive compensation needs to be linked to ESG performance which is driven by the imperative of multistakeholder capitalism and heightened attention to sustainability issues. This is the opinion of Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. There has been a noticeable shift in...
Zebra Technologies launches Sustainability Partner Recognition Programme
Zebra Technologies has launched its Sustainability Partner Recognition Programme to acknowledge channel partners who implement Zebra solutions to achieve sustainable outcomes. The new programme is open to all Zebra PartnerConnect hardware and ISV partners globally....
Saving electricity could be the key to solving the water crisis
Millions of Johannesburg residents face a critical water shortage, raising concerns about the city's long-term water security. While Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda recently unveiled a comprehensive water security strategy, Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at...
AI, IoT are powering disruption in key industries
Separately, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already driving significant development in industries like manufacturing and banking, but in tandem, the two technologies present powerful opportunities in a wide range of sectors. IoT,...
Will data centres be able to keep up with future digitalisation?
As we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv's recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for strategic clients in EMEA...
Access to data must be balanced with security in a borderless world
Before the internet, businesses tended to operate in smaller areas and in a very siloed manner. Today, however, there is a global online economy, and the geographical boundaries that limited business operation areas have fallen away. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk...
Bridging sub-Saharan Africa’s digital divide
Last month, we commemorated national Human Rights Day in South Africa, writes George Barrett, country director: South Africa at the British Council. It gives pause to reflect on the long, hard-fought struggle for freedom and constitutional rights won 30 years ago....
Moving point-of-sale into a smarter future
The digitalisation of the modern world economy is being driven rapidly by a shift from traditional payment methods. Fatima Khota, business unit manager of Rectron's point-of-sale (PoS) division, looks at how retailers in the formal and informal sector are adopting...
Service economy comes with challenges – but opportunities too
Ask most people which sector they think makes the biggest contribution to the South African economy and they'll probably say something like mining or farming. A few might even mention tourism and manufacturing. In reality, those sectors are all dwarfed by the...
The expansion of industry-specific ERP solutions
As industries have evolved, so have their needs for enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Originally conceived as versatile tools suitable for a broad array of sectors, ERP systems have proven invaluable in streamlining operations across diverse industries. By...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
WordPress Web Designer and Video Editor
WordPress Web Designer and Video EditorMultimedia meets magic. Websites meet wow. Salary: R35 000 R45 000 depending on experienceLocation: Fully remoteDo you have a thing for clean code, sharp visuals, and scroll-stopping video edits?A fast-growing creative agency is...
Fullstack .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. What You'll Do:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to take ownership of cutting-edge enterprise systems? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering scalable, cloud-native applications from concept to...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
WordPress Web Designer and Video Editor – Western Cape Cape Town Region
WordPress Web Designer and Video EditorMultimedia meets magic. Websites meet wow. Salary: R35 000 R45 000 depending on experienceLocation: Fully remoteDo you have a thing for clean code, sharp visuals, and scroll-stopping video edits?A fast-growing creative agency is...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
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SAP Basis Administrator
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology. 5 - 7 years' experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level. Minimum Functional Requirements At least 5...
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