New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

Fuel bills won’t recover as quickly as they rose

South African organisations are undergoing the most severe fuel price shock in recent years driven by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Despite this week’s decreases, different grades of fuel are still R4 to R6 higher than what they were in...

SABA calls for legislative action against offshore gambling

The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) is calling for urgent action to block illegal offshore gambling websites. This follows the recent position adopted by the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) regarding proposals by the National Gambling Board...

Blockchain venture funding gains traction in Africa

Africa's blockchain industry is entering a new phase of economic relevance. This is according to the fifth edition of the CV VC African Blockchain Report, published in association with Absa Group. Blockchain accounts for 5,3% of all African funding Pan-African led...

Corporate redefinition demands versatile C-suite leaders

Rapid market change, technological disruption, and economic pressures are causing South African companies to no longer be content with incremental improvements to their core operations. To unlock new avenues for growth, businesses are increasingly diversifying by...

Urgent call to unlock youth potential in agriculture 

While agriculture remains one of the country’s most critical yet under‑utilised sectors for job creation, entrepreneurship and long-term economic inclusion, young people continue to enter the farming industry at far lower rates than required to secure the future of...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

Africa writes new rules for digital growth

Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption - it is actively authoring a new model of digital growth. This is the headline finding from a new report, "Africa's Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives," from BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston...

In the midst of chaos, Africa has the chance to reinvent

In a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving supply chains, technological transformation and changing patterns of trade and investment which are redefining the global economic landscape, Africa has an historic opportunity to reposition itself as a dynamic...

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Sage expands AI agents across finance, HR and operations

Sage has announced the advancement of AI agents across finance, HR and operations, embedding intelligent automation directly into core business systems. Sage is bringing these AI agents directly into the systems that businesses and accountants rely on, automating...

Bitexen launches in SA

Digital asset platform Bitexen is formally entering the South African market after 18 months of building a regulated presence, establishing banking relationships, and laying the groundwork for broader digital asset infrastructure Bitexen serves more than 4-million...

CMC Networks partners with Avant Communications

CMC Networks has partnered with Avant Communications, an IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides Avant’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined...

Forget prompts, manifesto engineering lets AI work with you

By Barry Buck - Most people prompt AI like they’re writing a Jira ticket. Specs, requirements, acceptance criteria. The output matches the input – competent, narrow, exactly what was asked for and nothing more. Then they wonder why their AI experiments feel...

SAS AI Navigator aims to bring order to AI chaos

The rush to implement AI leaves organisations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To bring order to the chaos, SAS AI Navigator will soon be...

Sage expands Sage Intacct Advisory

Sage has announced new AI-powered capabilities in Sage Intacct Advisory, an evolution of the Sage Intacct Accountants Programme. The upgrade provides a more structured, service-led approach, using AI-powered workflows and industry-specific templates and tools to...

IFC and Standard Chartered partner on supply chain finance

The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm – the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – and Standard Chartered have announced a new risk sharing facility aimed at strengthening supply chains and boosting business growth across Africa. The partnership will...

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs

Vertiv has acquired Strategic Thermal Labs LLC (STL), a specialist in advanced liquid-cooling technologies. As compute requirements continue to intensify, the interaction between server-side liquid cooling and supporting infrastructure increasingly influences broader...

Paymenow and PayCurve merge

Earned wage access and employee financial wellness platform Paymenow has merged with Johannesburg fintech PayCurve. The combined business will operate under the Paymenow brand. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stellenbosch, Paymenow now serves more than 750 000...

Meridian Realty adds AI visualisation to listings

Meridian Realty has launched Reimagine, a feature on its website that allows prospective buyers to instantly restyle property images and explore different design possibilities before visiting the home. According to Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian...

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Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystQualification:B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development EnvironmentM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experiencePhD/D.Eng...

IT Officer – Gauteng Pretoria

Hardware Procurement & Asset Management:Source and procure IT hardware (computers, laptops, peripherals, networking equipment, UPS devices) from reputable suppliers at competitive market prices.Obtain and evaluate a minimum of two written quotations for all...

C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

C# DEVELOPER (INTERMEDIATE TO SENIOR)Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend services.Implement data access solutions using...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimising business processes.Responsibilities include documenting and analysing business processes, contributing to process...

C++ Developer

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior C++ Developer to join a fully remote team in South Africa, working on high-performance real-time video streaming and processing applications used by leading global production studios. This role is ideal for a developer...

Senior .Net IoT Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a tinkerer who likes building cool and exciting products for large scale enterprises? Our clients in the consulting space are in search for a seasoned .Net Developer for a permanent position based in Bryanston.Excellent communication and an passion for...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Business Analyst is expected to possess advanced analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of systems, and expertise in optimising business processes.Responsibilities include documenting and analysing business processes, contributing to process...

C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior C++ Developer to join a fully remote team in South Africa, working on high-performance real-time video streaming and processing applications used by leading global production studios. This role is ideal for a developer...

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