Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue
Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...
Strong solar flare caught on camera
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...
Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future
Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...
AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030
Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...
Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation
Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...
Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Eskom offers opportunities for young scientists
South Africa’s brightest young minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science...
Human customer service is still alive and well
By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...
Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery
Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...
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Don’t let innovation be a casualty of rapid digital transformation
While there is no doubt that banks around the world fast tracked their digital transformation plans as a result of the pandemic, a report from Accenture posits that the rapid growth in digital services may have negatively affected innovation in the sector. In order to...
AI is driving data centres to the edge
The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the rapid growth and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is shaping the design and operation of data centres. By Ben Selier,...
Conferences examine Africa’s potential
Africa's doors are open for business, with huge untapped potential across its vast markets. The procurement and supply chain professions have a pivotal role to play in Africa's growth and success as they can drive collaboration, partnerships and cross-border trade,...
Ricoh positioned in 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services
Ricoh has been positioned by Gartner in its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services (ODWS) report. This is the fourth consecutive year that Ricoh has been recognised by Gartner in the ODWS market. Gartner defines the ODWS market as the...
New ISO certifications vital for providing a mature service offering
Datacentrix has achieved several information security and privacy management, quality management, and occupational health and safety certifications from the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO). "I am pleased to announce our recent achievement of...
In the AI era, SA must choose a regulatory path
As South Africa steps into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), there's a concerted effort by our government and several bodies within the ICT sector, to strike a balance between embracing the potential of AI and ensuring responsible practices. By Ayavuya Jack,...
Financial sector must comply with new IT risk regulations
South Africa's financial services companies, including insurers, have until 15 November 2024 to comply with the requirements of the new Joint Standard for IT Governance and Risk Management, issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority....
The digital tightrope walk for business and human rights
AI offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation but also presents significant challenges and risks, especially concerning human rights and corporate governance, write Pooja Dela-Cron, partner, and Paula-Ann Novotny, senior associate from Webber...
Be proactive to protect against payment fraud
Amid a spate of high-profile payment fraud cases in South Africa, the need for robust fraud payment prevention measures has never been more apparent, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. In April 2023, three former bank employees received jail sentences of 15 years...
Do global e-commerce platforms herald a boom for SA SMEs?
The news that Amazon is eyeing the South African market is sparking predictions that a new online future is almost upon us, and the established local e-shopping scene will never be the same. The beneficiaries of a more competitive local scene are expected to be...
Head AI and Data Engineer
A leading Digital Intelligence & Big Data company is seeking an experienced Head AI and Data Engineer to take full ownership of their proprietary data platform and drive innovation across their AI and data infrastructure in Cape Town. This is an exciting...
Intermediate RPA Developer
Key Responsibilities:Process?Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.?Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.?Develop, test, and deploy RPA...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0886 NM
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
RPA Developer (six months contract)
RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Develop, test, and...
Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A leading Digital Intelligence & Big Data company is seeking an experienced Head AI and Data Engineer to take full ownership of their proprietary data platform and drive innovation across their AI and data infrastructure in Cape Town. This is an exciting...
Intermediate RPA Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key Responsibilities:Process?Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.?Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.?Develop, test, and deploy RPA...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0886 NM – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
RPA Developer (six months contract) – Gauteng Pretoria
RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Develop, test, and...
RPA Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about transforming business processes through intelligent automation? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, problem-solving, and impact is part of your daily work?If yes — we want, YOU to join our client's forward-thinking team as an RPA...
Senior Team Leader: Security Systems Support
The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the Company GroupJOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of...
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