Secure critical infrastructure by tackling technical debt
As policymakers confront new cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, an urgent threat hides in plain sight end-of-Life (EoL) technology beyond its supported lifespan. By Eric Wenger, senior director of technology policy...
Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn
According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...
Salaries slide in July
The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card
Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...
Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally
A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...
Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates
A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...
Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags
According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...
Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...
Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom
Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...
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SAP Africa recognises partners
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Decoding financial crime to address an AML emergency
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Integrating GenAI into the cloud
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SA’s digital revolution can transform manufacturing
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A consumer-friendly guide to lithium-ion batteries
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All the winners from the Salesforce 2024 South African Partner Awards
Salesforce has announced the winners of its annual South Africa Partner Awards 2024 across nine categories. Salesforce's partner ecosystem in South Africa continues to grow strongly to support our customers and their increased demand for skills. In 2023, Partner...
RPA Developer
A reputable client based in Durban North is seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join their growing automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that enhance business processes and...
Business Process and Test Analyst
Responsibilities:Business Analysis (45%)Evaluate and analyse information.Evaluate, analyse and document current and future business processes to determine their viability, identify strengths and weaknesses in operations and explore ways IT can improve, enhance, and...
RPA Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
A reputable client based in Durban North is seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join their growing automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that enhance business processes and...
Business Process and Test Analyst – Western Cape Oakdale
Responsibilities:Business Analysis (45%)Evaluate and analyse information.Evaluate, analyse and document current and future business processes to determine their viability, identify strengths and weaknesses in operations and explore ways IT can improve, enhance, and...
PLC Programmer
Amanzimtoti (Durban) - An established engineering firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems is seeking a skilled PLC Programmer to join their Durban branch. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a passion for precision,...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
We're hiring a Senior Systems Integration Engineer in Johannesburg and Cape Town on our client's behalf to deliver end-to-end Java-based system integration projects for key clients. This client-facing role suits a technically skilled software professional with strong...
Mid–Senior .NET Developer
Our client is seeking a Mid–Senior .NET Developer to join its engineering team responsible fordeveloping and scaling a cloud-based identity verification platform serving both private and public sectorclients. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development...
PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Amanzimtoti (Durban) - An established engineering firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems is seeking a skilled PLC Programmer to join their Durban branch. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a passion for precision,...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're hiring a Senior Systems Integration Engineer in Johannesburg and Cape Town on our client's behalf to deliver end-to-end Java-based system integration projects for key clients. This client-facing role suits a technically skilled software professional with strong...
Mid–Senior .NET Developer – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a Mid–Senior .NET Developer to join its engineering team responsible fordeveloping and scaling a cloud-based identity verification platform serving both private and public sectorclients. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development...
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