How do the world’s largest diamonds form?
The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular, resorbed (CLIPPIRs) – form have remained poorly understood. A University of Cape Town-led (UCT) study by the...
CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era
The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...
Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance
More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...
WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown
A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....
New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...
Uber Eats reveals South Africans’ cravings in 2025
South Africans did not simply order takeaways this year. They curated, choreographed and customised. They left notes that read like diary entries, they elevated fried chicken to a national treasure, and they turned the comments box into a place for romance, precision,...
As child deaths rise, Gates Foundation calls for action
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4,6-million children...
Salesforce recognises SA’s digital leaders
Salesforce the South African organisations using its platform and partner ecosystem to cut costs, accelerate sales cycles and improve operational performance. Across this year’s finalists in the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, companies report an average 35% saving in...
Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996
Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...
IT leaders worry about cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions
Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year. This is the headline finding from a Veeam Software poll of 250 senior IT and business decision-makers conducted worldwide...
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Ricoh’s cloud portfolio, security score top marks
Ricoh has been named a leader once again by global market insight and research firm Quocirca in its Cloud Print Services Market Landscape, 2024 report. According to Quocirca's research, 69% of organisations are already using a cloud print management solution. Quocirca...
LULA acquires Zeelo’s SA operations
LULA, an enterprise ride sharing platform which was launched eight years ago, has acquired Zeelo's operations in South Africa. The operations will transition to LULA's tech-enabled ride-sharing solution, which enables people to be collected from their homes and taken...
Trend Micro debuts Inline NDR
Trend Micro has announced Inline NDR, available in the Trend Vision One platform where it improves detection and response across all security functions rather than operating as an isolated solution. NDR tools are commonly deployed in large enterprises that have many...
KID Group marks 25th anniversary with leadership changes
Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID) Group has announced key leadership changes as part of its growth and succession strategy. The group, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, continues to expand its capabilities and footprint to help customers keep pace with...
Open source and the future of AI
It's one thing to answer the IT challenges of today, but today is fleeting, and tomorrow is here before we know it, writes Chris Wright, chief technology officer and senior vice-president: global engineering at Red Hat. At Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest you've seen...
Coursera celebrates AI Appreciation Day with new courses
In celebration of AI Appreciation Day, Coursera, a global online learning platform, has launched several new initiatives to empower individuals and institutions with GenAI skills. These include a new selection of GenAI-focused content and credentials, enhancements to...
Epson wins WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2024
Epson's high-performance cushioning material made from used copier paper has won a WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2024 in the Electronics category. This is the second time that Epson has received a WorldStar Award, the first being in 2007 for ink packaging for...
Accountability deficit hampers good governance
We are not doing enough to hold delinquent directors accountable - and that's having a knock-on impact on the overall state of governance. By Vikeshni Vandayar, executive: governance and corporate services at the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA) The King...
Liquid C2 launches Cloudmania in Egypt
Liquid C2 has expanded its Cloudmania business into the Egyptian channel partner ecosystem. Cloudmania is Liquid C2's distribution business unit for cloud and cyber security solutions, with operations in 35 countries across the Middle East and Africa. Cloudmania's...
SA travel fintech scores $300k funding from US investors
South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay.com has secured $300 000 (over R5,4-million) funding from Silicon Valley and New York-based investors: DFS Lab and DCG. The company plans to use the funding to expand the business into Africa and build on the significant...
Solutions Architect at PnP
Role SummaryThe Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the organisation against Cybersecurity Threats and secure sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as POPIA, PCI. The...
IT Systems Analyst (East London / Centurion)
Our client is looking for an IT Systems and Application Analyst that will be responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and optimization of business applications and IT systems across the organization. This role involves working closely with business users, IT teams,...
Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in API testing, automation scripting, and modern backend technologies. This role will support the Private Lending project and involves validating critical lending workflows, ensuring...
Data Engineer (Corporate Lending – Corporate Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture and infrastructure necessary for effective data processing and analysis. This role involves collaborating with data analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that...
Solutions Architect at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryThe Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the organisation against Cybersecurity Threats and secure sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as POPIA, PCI. The...
IT Systems Analyst (East London / Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for an IT Systems and Application Analyst that will be responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and optimization of business applications and IT systems across the organization. This role involves working closely with business users, IT teams,...
Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in API testing, automation scripting, and modern backend technologies. This role will support the Private Lending project and involves validating critical lending workflows, ensuring...
Data Engineer (Corporate Lending – Corporate Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture and infrastructure necessary for effective data processing and analysis. This role involves collaborating with data analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that...
Senior Business Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contractThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability,...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis 3 Day in office hybrid model / Cape Town based / Seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to support and drive customer-facing financial...
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