Fixing the broken STEM pipeline for women and girls
South Africa has made undeniable progress in opening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to women. Classrooms are fuller, graduation ceremonies are more representative, and policy frameworks are more ambitious than ever before. Yet beneath these...
Non-biologic processes don’t fully explain Mars organics
In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover. In March 2025, scientists reported identifying small amounts of decane,...
AI pushes global attacks to record levels
Organisations experienced an average of 1 968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, representing a 70% increase since 2023, as attackers increasingly leverage automation and AI to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously....
Mobile banking dominates in Africa
Mobile banking in Africa has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage, officially becoming the primary way millions of people interact with their financial institutions. While previous years focused on the race for digital adoption, a new landmark study reveals...
No end in sight for public cloud growth
The global public cloud market size is anticipated to reach $2 729,95-billion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14,7% from 2026 to 2033. Owing to the high scalability and reduced operational costs...
Outsourced or hybrid SOCs the most popular choice
Most companies choose to outsource at least part of their security operations centre (SOC), with a significant number adopting SOC-as-a-service (SOCaaS), according to global research by Kaspersky. This strategic move enables organisations to benefit from...
A new way to map species habitat
Research led by scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and funded by NASA has been released. The study demonstrates a new method for combining field data, satellite imagery, and expert opinion to visualise the past, present, and future of habitat...
ACT challenges Home Affairs over ID verification costs
The Association of Communications and Technology (ACT), which represents several South African mobile network operators, has taken legal action against the Department of Home Affairs, over the increased cost of verifying users’ identities. The department recently...
The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach
Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...
AI infrastructure will become pervasive, says Huang
AI is becoming the foundation of the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history”, spanning energy and computing infrastructure, AI models and applications. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, in a discussion with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink...
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Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
Today’s digital economy is placing unprecedented strain on the power grid. For years, efficiency gains have kept electricity use relatively stable despite rising demand, enabling net-zero ambitions, writes Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa...
Evolve, stagnate or leapfrog? The African ERP crossroads
Enterprise resource management platforms were transformative for enterprise infrastructure. They unified back-office processes, reduced duplication and promised deeper control over compliance and data. They were also monolithic and complex. Over the years, the...
Children must be digital leaders
Scroll through any social media feed and you’ll see children everywhere, creating, sharing, and shaping conversations in ways unthinkable just a decade ago. By Refilwe Mokoena, child safety and protection manager, and Anzio Jacobs, programme officer: child safety and...
Zoho One offers a unified, intelligent platform experience
Zoho has announced numerous enhancements to Zoho One, its all-in-one business software platform. The latest update introduces a reimagined user experience designed to make collaboration easier, improve security, and deliver deeper intelligence across all 50+...
Will AI magnify or remedy financial literacy in Africa?
Before November 2023, generative artificial intelligence (AI) was a foreign concept for most, limited to the sci-fi genre and technical experts. That permanently changed when ChatGPT was launched in the public domain by OpenAI, writes Nick Manterfield, chief executive...
That Black Friday bargain might be a hard-to-spot AI scam
Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. By Richard Ford, group chief technology officer of Integrity360 With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday when there are already over 1-billion...
redAcademy and Flash Group empower net-gen tech talent
redAcademy has partnered with Flash Group, a South African fintech company, to close the business’ critical senior tech talent gaps. redAcademy will work closely with Flash Group to help them develop the skills they need without putting any additional pressure on...
YouTube and Vumatel partner on fibre, connected TV pilot
YouTube and Vumatel have announced a joint pilot program aimed at tackling digital inequality in South African township homes by enabling affordable, high-speed fibre connectivity bundled with Smart TV streaming. The initiative, launching in previously Alexandra will...
SA businesses underestimate cyber risks
A figure of 2 113 cyber security threats a week sounds daunting enough but, according to experts, this may only be a fraction of the total number impacting South African companies. In a July 2025 report, Check Point Software Technologies revealed the 2 000-plus figure...
Paystack integrates with Xero via Stripe
Payment gateway Paystack has announced a new integration through Stripe with Xero, the global small business platform, to digitise invoicing and make it easier for small businesses to get paid and manage their cashflow. The integration embeds secure payment processing...
Senior Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Backend Migration) at Datonomy Solutions
We are undertaking a strategic migration of an existing mobile and backend product into a previously built, modernised platform. This role requires a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer who is equally comfortable working across Flutter mobile applications and...
Software Developer (Odoo/Python) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To develop, customize, and maintain the company's Odoo ERP system. Responsible for writing high-quality, scalable Python code, managing code repositories, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust and efficient ERP solutions that...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading IT company is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong technical proficiency in Azure and AWS to join their team in Lanseria. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Cloud Engineer to ensure platform stability and security by designing...
Infrastructure and Network Technician. at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The Digital Services unit seeks to appoint Infrastructure and Network Technician whose key responsibilities will include Key Responsibilities: Identify problems, determine cause and implement solutions:Use diagnostic tools, check connections and...
Specialist Software Programmer: ERP
To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and...
Microsoft Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Microsoft 365 Specialist – Drive Digital Transformation & Collaboration Excellence Are you a Microsoft 365 expert who thrives on turning technology into real business impact? Do you love solving complex challenges, automating the mundane, and empowering teams to...
Specialist Software Programmer: ERP – Gauteng Gauteng
To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and...
Microsoft Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Microsoft 365 Specialist – Drive Digital Transformation & Collaboration Excellence Are you a Microsoft 365 expert who thrives on turning technology into real business impact? Do you love solving complex challenges, automating the mundane, and empowering teams to...
Java Developer
Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast end effectively.Cultivate and manage...
Senior Performance Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Project Background Multiple projects currently in execution across the following initiatives: Business Separation Digitization Generation Turnaround Distribution Turnaround Commercial Turnaround Strategy Testing resources will be assigned across multiple projects to...
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