Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Brace for unprecedented data centre buildout in 2026

In 2025, talk of the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble grew stronger, with frontier projects such as Stargate dominating the headlines. Meanwhile, server densities continued to grow to satisfy the voracious demand for compute placed by AI workloads. As a result,...

Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Vodacom Business becomes Google Cloud Premier Partner

Vodacom Business has become a Premier Partner for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in the Sell Engagement Model. “At Vodacom Business, we understand that digital transformation is no longer optional – it’s a business imperative,” says Sabelo Mabena, executive head of...

Young scientists recognised at Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni

Learners participating in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Ekurhuleni regional science fair have been awarded for showcasing ingenuity, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on their communities and the environment. The regional science...

IRBA and ISACA in digital auditing MoU

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - South Africa Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration between the two organisations. IRBA CEO Imre...

Men’s health has been ‘systematically neglected for decades’

Men across the world are dying younger and experiencing higher rates of illness than women - and it’s time for governments, global health agencies, and funders to act decisively. That’s the message from a new Bulletin of the World Health Organsisation article authored...

Robust July sales for SA’s used cars

The South African used car industry is growing from strength to strength - with the latest July 2025 numbers showing YoY and month-on-month growth, reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence and a resilient used vehicle market. The top five...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

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The role of subscription services in the payment landscape

After 2023 was defined by economic challenges and unexpected disruptions, South African consumers are gearing up for a more resilient and predictable 2024. The SpendTrend Report by Visa and Discovery Bank revealed a noticeable increase in online spending (up 13%...

Louise Steenekamp is new AFSUG vice-chair

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Board has unanimously appointed Louise Steenekamp as its new vice-chair, effective 15 February 2024. Having served on the AFSUG Board since January 2020, Steenekamp brings with her over two decades of extensive experience within the...

SA’s economic future depends on these five uncomfortable truths

When it comes to youth capital, South Africa is rich with opportunity. We have a young population who are hungry for knowledge and skills, and eager to work. By Aunyana Moloisane, MD of Optimi Workplace If given half a chance, they have the power to transform the...

NEC XON unlocks Fortinet Engage Preferred Services Partner status

NEC XON has been named an Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program, for South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Nigeria, with partner entities operating across sub-Saharan Africa. As an Engage Preferred Services Partner, NEC XON...

IBM debuts LinuxONE 4 Express

The new IBM LinuxONE 4 Express extends performance, security and AI capabilities of LinuxONE to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and within new data centre environments. The pre-configured rack mount system is designed to offer cost savings and to remove...

Can AI find your next C-suite hire?

AI is revolutionising business and we're all beginning to relax with it as we learn that it is generally to be welcomed rather than feared. By Dudu Mbatha, senior search consultant at Mindworx As a tool, it is excellent at making tasks less time-consuming and more...

Fighting fraud and financial crimes in the GenAI age

In today's increasingly digital world, fraud and financial crime has become a significant concern. By Marcin Nadolny, head of EMEA fraud, fincrime and data science at SAS Global research shows that 2022 saw a 72% increase in fraudulent activity while almost a quarter...

Prioritising data privacy and security

Ensuring data privacy and security isn't just a checkbox on the chief data officers (CDOs) to-do list - it's a continuous journey towards resilience and trust. By prioritising data governance, strengthening security measures, and fostering collaboration across...

Government urged to prioritise AI in education

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been comprehensively embraced in the private sector in South Africa in less than a year, but more must be done to ensure that the public sector - and especially students in public schools and universities - are also empowered and...

Mid-Level Data Analyst (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, the UK's most awarded and fastest-growing next-gen Telco/VoIP provider for small businesses is looking for a mid-level Data Analyst to own dashboarding and analytics across the business. Must have strong SQL experience – able to write complex...

Junior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join our growing team based in Paarl, Western Cape. This is an exciting chance to work on real-world data projects in...

Full Stack Web Developer at IT Career Switch

About the Role Must be fluent in English We're looking for a Full Stack Web Developer who's confident working independently, someone who can design, build, and launch an entire website from the ground up.You'll be a one-person development team responsible for creating...

Intermediate C# Developer LW

Maintain and debug existing ASP.NET (C#) applications hosted on IIS/Windows Server.Develop new features and enhancements based on business requirements.Work with SQL Server databases for data querying, stored procedures, and integration.Participate in change...

Intermediate C# Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Maintain and debug existing ASP.NET (C#) applications hosted on IIS/Windows Server.Develop new features and enhancements based on business requirements.Work with SQL Server databases for data querying, stored procedures, and integration.Participate in change...

BI Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our innovative team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This is an...

QC Tester

Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...

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