Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms
The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future
Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0 a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...
Rise in salary payments for 2025
There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...
OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...
Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global
As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...
Transforming the fight against HIV
Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...
All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant
Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...
A warning for all travellers
Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...
ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...
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RMB Ventures, Bopa Moruo acquire majority stake in Icon Oncology Holdings
RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo Private Equity, alongside management, has acquired a majority stake in cancer treatment provider Icon Oncology Holdings. The acquisition for an undisclosed sum has been approved by the Competition Commission. Since inception, Icon and its...
CRS Technologies appoints new CEO
CRS Technologies has announced the appointment of Desmond Struwig as its new CEO. Struwig succeeds company founder Malcolm Moodie, who transitions into the role of chairperson. "CRS is at an exciting point in its evolution, and I am looking forward to working closely...
Sage signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS
Sage has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to enhance how SMBs optimise their operations with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and tackle environmental responsibilities. Sage will develop a domain-specific...
AI-powered healthcare offers patients a brighter future
The driving force behind artificial intelligence (AI) is its potential to accelerate human progress and enhance our experiences in all areas of our lives, and in no area is this more significant than healthcare. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa...
Vertiv launches free online tool to streamline data centre planning and design
Vertiv has unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Vertiv Modular Designer Lite is a user-friendly, web-based application aimed at...
Schneider Electric launches pro-retailer channel programme in SA
Schneider Electric is launching its pro-retailer channel programme in the South African market, aimed at supporting the company's indirect partner network. Bradley Archer, virtual accounts manager at Schneider Electric, explains that apart from a limited number of...
POS partnership changes Zambia’s payment landscape
A partnership between payment innovation company ExiPay and loans and financial services provider Izwe has resulted in an all-in-one point of sale (PoS) solution, called Izwe Pay, that facilitates payments across mobile money and card payments in Zambia. It also...
DFA adds infrastructure and network upgrades
DFA and its parent company, Maziv, have followed up their network expansion project with two additional infrastructure upgrades to improve network stability in dense areas, accelerate delivery of new services and to future proof the network to provide for scale and...
6GHz spectrum a hot topic at WAPA event
One of the key takeaways from the recent Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA) Gauteng Regional event in Krugersdorp was that wireless internet service providers (WISPs) need to expand the use case for WiFi and identify new opportunities to unlock business...
Dell and CrowdStrike expand partnership
Dell Technologies and CrowdStrike have announced an expanded strategic partnership to deliver Dell's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon XDR platform, helping customers defend against increasingly complex cyberattacks....
Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team based in Centurion. Onsite, contract.The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms to support advanced analytics, BI, and...
Head – Data Management and Engineering
Seeking an experienced Head of Data Management and Engineering to lead the design and implementation of our client's enterprise-wide data strategy. This senior leadership role drives data quality, governance, and engineering excellence to enable data-driven innovation...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0070 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and implement Azure-based solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud architecture strategies.Lead the migration of on-premises applications to Azure.Ensure security and compliance of Azure environments.Optimize Azure...
Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team based in Centurion. Onsite, contract.The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms to support advanced analytics, BI, and...
Head – Data Management and Engineering – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Head of Data Management and Engineering to lead the design and implementation of our client's enterprise-wide data strategy. This senior leadership role drives data quality, governance, and engineering excellence to enable data-driven innovation...
Fintech Project Manager
Lead complex FinTech projects at the cutting edge of financial innovation. Is this you? You're a proactive and driven project leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Your natural ability to manage cross-functional teams, coupled with clear...
Senior Software Developer (PHP Larevel)
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive, hands-on experience in Laravel, Docker, MS SQL (especially Stored Procedures), and Azure. This is a senior-level technical role requiring deep expertise, independence, and strong diagnostic...
Fintech Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown
Lead complex FinTech projects at the cutting edge of financial innovation. Is this you? You're a proactive and driven project leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Your natural ability to manage cross-functional teams, coupled with clear...
Senior Software Developer (PHP Larevel) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive, hands-on experience in Laravel, Docker, MS SQL (especially Stored Procedures), and Azure. This is a senior-level technical role requiring deep expertise, independence, and strong diagnostic...
Junior Data Analyst
If your academic record reads like a fairy tale and you will thrive in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! In addition to drive evidence-based decisions, you will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of...
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