Turning screen time into growth time
In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...
IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition
IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...
Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership
Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...
Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...
Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite
Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...
WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025
Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...
Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding
Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...
AI means people are more vital than ever in HR
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...
Product refreshes, tariff expectations drive tablet growth
Worldwide tablet shipments grew 13,1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), totaling 38,3-million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Growth continued from the...
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How to navigate the fusion of GenAI and digital defence
The convergence of Generative AI (GenAI) and cybersecurity has emerged as a critical battleground amid ongoing digital transformation. Mandla Mbonambi, CEO of Africonology, asserts that in this dynamic intersection, cybersecurity professionals stand at the forefront,...
When is sharing oversharing on social media?
The recent "get to know me" trend on Instagram and TikTok may seem harmless, but cybersecurity experts have warned of the potential pitfalls of giving away too much of your personal information, particularly as it makes it easier for hackers to compromise your...
Deception technology crucial to unmasking the silent theft of data
The "silent theft" of data is an increasingly prevalent cyber threat to businesses, driving the ongoing leakage of personal information in the public domain through undetected attacks that cannot even be policed by data privacy legislation. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
Huawei Cloud Summit looks to AI-ready infrastructure
This year's Huawei Cloud Summit, with the theme of "Accelerate Intelligence with Everything as a Service", saw the launch 10 AI-oriented innovations and extensive industry expertise of Pangu models. The objective is an AI-ready infrastructure tailored to each industry...
Lenovo tackles telco transformation with Edge AI
Lenovo has unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data centre to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption. To support the...
Dell adds AI experiences to modern workspaces
Dell Technologies is set to introduce a portfolio of commercial AI laptops and mobile workstations designed to bring organisations and employee productivity into the AI era. "The next generation of PCs is emerging at a pivotal time - with upcoming refresh cycles and...
Why does your business need endpoint protection?
In today's world, where digital technology is everywhere, keeping our online information safe is more important than ever. For businesses, this means paying special attention to something called "endpoint protection". But what is an endpoint? Simply put, an endpoint...
In the race to digital wallets, don’t forget cash
Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into a seamless continuum for the customer. Extending the digital solution to a cash-based customer requires a "phygital"...
The next big shift in SA’s energy infrastructure
South Africans have, sadly, become accustomed to the utter disappointment and dismay of high levels of loadshedding, often after some or other positive promise from political heads. By Lance Dickerson, MD and co-founder of Revov This year's State of the Nation Address...
Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung collaborate on meeting room experiences
Cisco, Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have announced new meeting room solutions to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences for hybrid meetings. The companies lauched integrated video collaboration solutions for Cisco Room Series. They include Front Row, an...
Senior Business Analyst (Retail) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job SummaryThe Senior Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for identifying business needs, analyzing requirements, and proposing solutions that deliver value within the retail sector. This role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between business stakeholders...
Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1170)
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software,...
SQL Developer/Analyst (Contract) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in enhancing clients reporting experience by gathering business requirements and generating detailed specifications to implementing robust solutions and resolving queries as the next SQL Developer/Analyst wanted by an Independent Asset...
Senior Node.js Developer
Skills:Experienced in leading IT Teams 10+ years of production experience with Node.js in serverless environments 5+ years automated testing experience (unit tests, end-to-end tests) 5+ years hands-on AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS) Experience...
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
.Net Core Developer (Snr) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a Leading Automotive Innovator – .NET Core Developer (Hybrid, Gauteng)Are you a passionate C#/.NET Core Developer with a love for cloud-native applications and cutting-edge technology? Our client, a leader in the automotive space, is seeking a talented developer...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Actuarial Science, or...
Verification Analyst – BBBEE
This verification consultants are looking for a Verification analyst to join their team.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year experience...
Infrastructure Cloud Engineer
Drive cloud innovation in a global organisation at the forefront of Microsoft technology. Is this you? You're a solution-focused, proactive team player who thrives in fast-changing environments. With a strong grasp of cloud technologies and a passion for Microsoft...
Senior Back-End Software Developer – JHB
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to help build a robust and scalable SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives...
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