Don’t be a distracted driver during this holiday month
April is distracted driving awareness month - a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake holiday trips to make a conscious decision to never drive while distracted (DWD). Insurance data says distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60% and...
Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates
Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...
UCT debuts Africa’s first higher education AI compute initiative
The University of Cape Town’s African Compute Initiative (ACI) aims to establish Africa's largest graphics processing unit (GPU)-intensive compute cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research in a higher education institution. The initiative is part of...
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro
Intel has launched its most advanced commercial client portfolio, built for professionals and powering more than 125 designs. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro delivers an optimised PC experience for end users with power-efficient performance, security...
Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market
There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...
Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships
Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...
Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial
Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...
Mike Lynch estate loses appeal over HPE payment
The estate of Autonomy founder Mike Lynch will be liable to pay Hewlett-Packard Enterprise up to $5-billion. This week the estate was refused permission to appeal a London High Court ruling that it needs to pay the amount originally awarded to HPE. In 2022, the court...
Shane Heraty succeeds David Meads as Cisco MEA-TRC head.
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as vice-president and GM of its operations in the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS (MEA-TRC) effective 1 May and responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial business in the region. He takes up the position from...
Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates
Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...
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TymeBank becomes GoTyme Bank
TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group - a banking group operating across multiple markets and serving 20-million customers worldwide. The change also introduces a new...
Retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure
As payment options multiply, forward-thinking retailers are capitalising on unified payment infrastructure to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and unlock new revenue streams. By Zanele Lazzari, head of enterprise sales at Altron FinTech The way...
Can cyber insurance protect from AI-powered criminals?
Cyber insurance was created for a world where most incidents looked familiar. It used to be all about ransomware, data breaches, business email compromises, or even outages. By Yaron Assabi, founder of eInsurer And, while many security incidents will continue to start...
Are brand-telco partnerships the future of MVNOs?
In recent years, we’ve seen countless successful brands dipping their toes into the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X The market has evolved into a dynamic space where non-traditional entrants, ranging from major...
How to get smoother performance from your Android smartphone
Don’t panic if your Android phone is feeling slow and unresponsive, it might not be necessary to trade it in for a new model. A few simple tweaks, fixes and behaviour changes can often restore smoother, more reliable performance. TCL suggests some quick tips for...
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO platform
When BDO South Africa, an organisation providing audit, advisory, tax and business service outsourcing services, set out to strengthen the project management discipline across its Financial Transformation Services environment, it quickly became clear that the project...
Networking shifts redefining SA’s digital landscape in 2026
By the end of 2025, nearly half of South African CIOs - up from just 11% the year before - had made AI their top investment priority, marking a dramatic shift driven by mounting pressures on IT teams. By Mandy Duncan, country manager of HPE Aruba Networking South...
Data centres are reshaping Africa’s power market
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centres and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity,...
Thauronix to distribute curated security solutions
Thauronix has announced that it is the distributor for NeoWave, Sectona, TransferChain, SecurityScorecard, Pulseway and WithSecure, bringing a curated portfolio of cybersecurity and IT operations solutions to customers and channel partners. Expanded access to strong...
Creating a new career path through drone upskilling
Somewhere in South Africa, a security guard on a quiet night shift imagines a different future, one where they feel accomplished, skilled, and positioned for real opportunity. Today, thanks to Rectron’s Drone Academy, that security guard can now complete their drone...
ERP Consultant – Functional – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Bring your hands-on expertise across operational ERP modules and your love of partnering with customers to optimise manufacturing, supply chain, and core operations through smart ERP solutions.Play a key role in delivering ERP implementations and improvements for...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Business Intelligence & ReportingDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, payroll-related insights, and departmental...
Data Engineer (Senior) 0122 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Data Engineer with strong experience in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions on Databricks. You will design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data flows, optimize performance, and collaborate with data...
Senior Business Systems Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT/SA Hybrid or Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a UK-based Non-Profit, has a 12-month fixed-term contract for a seasoned Senior Business Systems Analyst to lead the mapping, documentation, and optimisation of its end-to-end business processes. This is not a ‘maintenance' role, but a...
UI/UX Designer (CPT)
Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our user experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....
Data Analyst/AI – EvdB
Perform deep-dive analysis across diverse datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and business opportunities. Interpret business and project requirements to design meaningful, actionable data solutions. Respond to and manage multiple ad hoc reporting requests, ensuring...
Senior Business Systems Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT/SA Hybrid or Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a UK-based Non-Profit, has a 12-month fixed-term contract for a seasoned Senior Business Systems Analyst to lead the mapping, documentation, and optimisation of its end-to-end business processes. This is not a ‘maintenance' role, but a...
UI/UX Designer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our user experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....
Data Analyst/AI – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Perform deep-dive analysis across diverse datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and business opportunities. Interpret business and project requirements to design meaningful, actionable data solutions. Respond to and manage multiple ad hoc reporting requests, ensuring...
Senior System Engineer
To advance the maturity of the Company Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the Company Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on...
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