Fynd launches in SA
Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group as its first strategic customer in the market. The move also comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector is...
Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...
Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching
Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...
Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out
South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...
Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences
There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...
From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA
New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...
Is AI underrated as a travel agent?
Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...
Nvidia updates AI model for Project G-Assist
At Gamescom, Nvidia is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their Nvidia RTX systems with voice and text commands. The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves...
SoftBank Group and Intel in $2B investment deal
SoftBank Group and Intel have signed a definitive securities purchase agreement, under which SoftBank will make a $2-billion investment in Intel common stock. Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, comments: “Semiconductors are the foundation of every...
AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice-chair
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since...
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A year of being grey(listed)
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Outsourcing IT can drive competitive advantage
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Safeguarding sensitive information in an era of global mobility
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Tech Wise Solutions secures direct distribution for Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group
Tech Wise Solutions has entered into a direct distribution agreement with Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group. The partnership aims to enhance accessibility, product availability, and overall cybersecurity solutions for its valued resellers. "We are pleased to...
Strategic planning, enhanced efficiencies counter rising costs for SA farmers
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Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity
The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa, says smaller chains, online gaming sites and their customers are equally susceptible. Fortunately, there are...
BI / Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence and reporting solutions. This role requires a mix of technical skill and financial understanding, ensuring data is accurate,...
Junior Software Developer (CH1169b) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Developer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer
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Software Engineer
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Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SKA Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the SKA Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and skills across multiple domains,...
Business Process and Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Business Process and Test Analyst to join our IT team. The successful candidate will evaluate and analyse business processes, elicit and document requirements, and translate them into effective IT solutions. This role...
Snr Software Developer
Snr Software DeveloperCenturionOffice-based position Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification8+ year's relevant experience: .Net; .Net Framework; .Net Core; WinForms; MVC; WebApi; JSON; SOAP API; REST API; JavaScript; HTML; CSS; MS SQL; Postgres...
Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Snr Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion
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Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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