UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) have uncovered a critical molecular "switch" that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. The study, published in Nature Communications, details how the spatial...
Moves from Western Cape to Gauteng surge
South African households are on the move in growing numbers, but the country’s internal migration story is no longer defined by a single coastal “semigration” narrative, according to the Wise Move 2026 SA Migration Report. New data points to a more dynamic cycle of...
AU resolves to correct Africa’s representation on maps
The Assembly of the African Union (AU), at its 39th Ordinary Session, has adopted a landmark decision to correct Africa’s misrepresentation in global cartography, geospatial systems, media and educational curricula. This milestone reinforces growing continental...
Bank accounts come under attack
More than one million online banking accounts were compromised by infostealers last year, as financial cyberthreats shifted toward credential theft and data reuse. Attackers are moving away from traditional PC banking malware and increasingly relying on social...
Open source after Mythos
There is a pattern we keep seeing in technology, writes Rob Thomas, senior vice-president of IBM Software and chief commercial officer of IBM. When software moves from product to platform and then from platform to infrastructure, the rules change. At the product...
Africa’s lithium pipeline gains momentum
Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain. A recent forecast by Wood Mackenzie projects that global lithium demand could exceed...
Coega and Eskom sign MoU for SA’s Nuclear New Build Programme
The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) and Eskom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic framework for cooperation in support of South Africa’s Nuclear New Build Programme (NNBP). The MoU sets out the basis for collaboration between...
SA is a top 10 self-driving holiday destination
South Africa has landed in the top 10 for global self-driving holiday destinations, clockin at number eight. This is according to an Auto&General index that analyses 10 data points, from traffic flow and road quality to climate and overall driving conditions. The...
New platform takes on AI’s biggest classroom problem
Ask any South African teacher about their biggest concern around artificial intelligence (AI), and the answer is often not about the technology itself, but about what happens to learning when getting the answer becomes easier than understanding it. As artificial...
Industrial AI moves into physical operations
AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...
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Unpacking Africa’s shifting landscape of data, cloud and sovereignty
Over the past few years, the data centre industry has undergone a profound digital transformation as organisations across various sectors continue to aggressively collect, store and analyse vast volumes of data, now called data modeling. By Wiaan Vermaak, group chief...
AI and cybersecurity: Trust must come before scale
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AI infrastructure is racing ahead
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Rethinking readiness in an age of uncertainty
South African businesses are operating in a period of structural change. By Richard Perez, founding director of the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town In his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R1-trillion...
Testing that changes the game
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Energy Partners delivers large-scale transition to energy autonomy for DSV
Energy Partners has completed one of South Africa’s fastest large-scale transitions to energy autonomy for global logistics giant DSV, delivering fully integrated energy systems across three distribution centres at the same time. In under 10 months, the company...
R800bn at stake: The urgency of SARS tax modernisation
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Luno launches crypto and tokenised stocks bundle
Crypto platform Luno has launched what it believes to be South Africa’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single...
Leadership development matters for retaining top local talent
As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. By Mark Watt, partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development...
Protect the 2026 balance sheet by fixing tech spend
If you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear: we are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom, writes Evan Berger, CEO of Go Rentals....
Backend Developer (Senior) 2578 – Gauteng Pretoria
They are looking for a Backend Developer to join the team to deliver a streamlined user experience, with opportunities to work on the frontend code base as well as the full stack.Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing...
Test Automation Engineer (Mid – Senior) – (Cape Town – Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Company who builds and scales AI, SaaS and Talent platforms, is currently looking for an AI-enabled Full Stack Developer to build and scale modern SaaS platforms where AI is embedded in core product functionality. You will work on production-grade...
Network Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of roleThe Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational administration, availability, performance, and documentation of the network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient network services while...
React Developer at Datonomy Solutions
Duties:Design, develop, and maintain front end applications using [URL Removed] ?Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code•? ?Build responsive, high performance user interfaces•? ?Integrate front end solutions with RESTful APIs...
Network Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
Summary of roleThe Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational administration, availability, performance, and documentation of the network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient network services while...
React Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Duties:Design, develop, and maintain front end applications using [URL Removed] ?Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code•? ?Build responsive, high performance user interfaces•? ?Integrate front end solutions with RESTful APIs...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2193
Development and maintenance on platform/application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User.Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical...
Agile Master (Senior) 1423
Assesses the agile maturity of the team and organisation and coaches the team to higher levels.Co-ordinates product planning, together with Product Owners.Co-ordinates and leads relevant agile ceremonies.Assists with internal and external communication and improving...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2193 – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform/application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User.Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system/technical...
Agile Master (Senior) 1423 – Gauteng Pretoria
Assesses the agile maturity of the team and organisation and coaches the team to higher levels.Co-ordinates product planning, together with Product Owners.Co-ordinates and leads relevant agile ceremonies.Assists with internal and external communication and improving...
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