Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1
Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...
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...
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...
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SaaS evolution and innovation to accelerate in 2024
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Fortify data security to protect against cyberthreats and meet regulatory demands
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Debunking myths in finance and ERP
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Niche ISPs could lead in collaborative innovation
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Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies
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Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students
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Dell and partners launch Limpopo Solar Community Hub
Dell Technologies, in partnership with Utelize Mobile, SITA South Africa, Computer Aid International and Amandla Community Projects, has launched the Xitlhelani Village Solar Community Hub in Limpopo. Solar Community Hubs are solar-powered internet centres that...
Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta
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Obsidian partners with JetBrains
Obsidian Systems has been appointed as a JetBrains consulting partner in South Africa. JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions trusted by more than 15-million users worldwide. The...
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...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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IT Business Analyst
IT Business AnalystAccelerate your career with a tech-savvy team!FULLY REMOTE !R 850 000 - R 1 020 000 CTCJoin a dynamic and innovative company that offers expert property advice and free valuations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills and be part...
SAP Project Manager at QES
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Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Summary:The Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of IT and business projects within the Groups IT Portfolio. The role ensures the successful execution of initiatives that enable business efficiency, supply chain optimisation, and customer...
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